Education Department, State
Location
Albany, NY | United States
Job description
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in the area of diversity, equity and inclusion, public policy, public administration, education or other fields related to diversity, equity and inclusion AND five years of educational and/or administrative experience involving the review, coordination and/or implementation of programs, policies and initiatives related to education or diversity, inclusion, equity, or equal opportunity OR five years of educational and/or administrative experience providing technical assistance to BOCES, districts, schools, or institutions of higher education. One year of experience at a supervisory level is preferred. A master’s degree may substitute for one year of the qualifying experience.
Duties Description
The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Education Policy is seeking candidates to fill the newly created position of Special Assistant in the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Within the context of the Department’s DEI guiding principles, a service-oriented approach through technical assistance and the release of guidance documents, as well as a P-20 continuum of supports and services, the Office of DEI serves to support districts, schools, and institutions of higher education across New York State in enhancing the capacity of educational leaders to develop policies and practices that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion, and in supporting educators in implementing such policies and practices with fidelity. Under the supervision of a higher-level Special Assistant (functioning as Executive Director), the incumbent of this position will function as an Educational Access and Opportunity Specialist and will provide critical support to districts, schools, and institutions of higher education in developing and implementing DEI policies and practices with fidelity. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Collaborate with the Executive Director to develop Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) educational resources and programs to support statewide advancement in DEI;
- Provide direct support to districts, schools, institutions of higher education, BOCES, local educational agencies, and other State agencies in a range of DEI areas, ensuring a multi-tiered support structure with both proactive/preventative and responsive supports;
- Lead projects aimed at increasing communication and support statewide in advancing DEI (for example, newsletters, webinars, advisory groups, and additional avenues);
- Reach out to districts and BOCES to gather information about current best practices and provide leadership in expanding the DEI Resource Repository to ensure that these practices are shared statewide;
- Respond to specific district challenges in the areas of DEI by providing targeted support and suggestions for overcoming these challenges;
- Respond to a range of questions/concerns submitted to the NYSED DEI email mailbox from across a range of districts and stakeholder groups;
- Facilitate and coordinate systems to share effective practices regarding DEI within the Department to help ensure a DEI lens in all areas, collaborating closely with offices within P-12;
- Build capacity of educators to meet the needs of a diverse student population by planning and conducting workshops and training programs which assist schools in improving the delivery of educational services as it relates to DEI and providing culturally-responsive school environments for all students, including specific strategies for supporting students within the LGBTQIA+ community, students with disabilities, and students from a range of cultural backgrounds;
- Develop guidance toolkits for districts/BOCES at all stages of implementation of DEI strategies (with a focus on supporting districts/BOCES in Year One, Year Two, and Year Three of implementation and beyond), utilizing the Culturally Responsive-Sustaining (CR-S) Education Framework;
- Support DEI leaders across the state through a statewide network aimed at building connections and sharing strategies among leaders;
- Contribute to the evaluation of the effectiveness of DEI programs and policies internally and externally;
- Prepare written materials such as reports or policy documents based on a range of DEI-related data, including results of surveys to gain input on needs and challenges across the state;
- Contribute to the development of strong working relationships with DEI leaders in BOCES, districts, schools, institutions of higher education, local educational agencies, and other public and private organizations across the State through site visits, meetings, attendance at statewide and local conferences, and Department initiated events;
- Research and generate insights to inform recommendations for improving DEI and culturally responsive policies and practices at the Department and for school districts and institutions of higher education, including developing a database of current DEI policies and practices in neighboring states, researching the impact of these policies and practices to guide possible next steps for the Department;
- Serve as a liaison with DEI committees in BOCES, districts, schools, and institutions of higher education; and
- Supervise office staff and perform other duties in support of the Office of DEI, as assigned.
Additional Comments
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position is in the exempt jurisdictional class and the incumbent will serve at the discretion of the Commissioner of Education. Filling of this position is contingent upon Division of Budget approval.
Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by March 27, 2024 to [email protected] (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (P12-2472/21931) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.
New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.
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Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
- Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
- Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
- Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
- Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
- Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.
Health Care Benefits
- Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
Additional Benefits
- Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
- NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
- Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
- Opportunities for telecommuting.
- Eligibility for various life insurance options.
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