Instructional Services Assistant, State Assessments (Hybrid)

New York State Education Department; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Thirteen paid holidays annually

Paid vacation and sick leave

Health insurance options

Pension and retirement benefits

Job summary

The New York State Education Department’s Office of Education Policy seeks an Assistant in Instructional Services for the Office of State Assessment. You will support statewide assessment development and administration for students across grades, guiding schools, districts, and agencies on procedures and policies.

The role involves supervising editors, improving the online examination request system, and collaborating with ITS and other NYSED offices.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and NYS certification in a defined subject area with two years of full-time teaching experience.
• One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service or eligibility under reassignment/transfer rules.
• Telecommuting up to 30% and statewide travel of 10% are expected as part of the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide information, technical assistance, and policy guidance related to State assessments to school personnel and agencies.
• Communicate with schools and districts by telephone and email about procedures for state assessments.
• Oversee development of memos and materials for the NYS testing program and supervise editors.
• Assist in design and improvement of the online examination request system for NYS exams.
• Supervise staff providing technical assistance to school personnel and the public.
• Liaise with NYSED offices and contractors on technical matters concerning the online system.

Skills

Policy guidance

Communication

Supervision

Education

Master's degree

NYSED certification

Two years teaching experience

Job description

The New York State Education Department’s Office of Education Policy seeks an Assistant in Instructional Services for the Office of State Assessment. You will support statewide assessment development and administration for students across grades, guiding schools, districts, and agencies on procedures and policies.

The role involves supervising editors, improving the online examination request system, and collaborating with ITS and other NYSED offices.