Associate in Education Research

Duties Description

The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Education Policy is seeking candidates for an Associate in Education Research position in the Office of Accountability (OA). This Office oversees accountability of schools and Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) in New York State for student academic results and the use of Federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) funds. The Office works to close the achievement gap by identifying needs and providing resources and best practices for continuous school improvement to support all schools and LEAs and implements New York’s ESSA State Plan, including the calculation of student growth and English Language Proficiency measures. This includes providing other analytic and data management support to OA. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Utilize quantitative and statistical tools to calculate accountability measures and to make institutional accountability determinations in accordance with New York’s ESSA State Plan and Demonstrable Improvement Determinations for schools in Receivership;
• Review business rules, technical reports, white papers, and communication materials;
• Maintain field communication related to New York State’s accountability system, including responding to questions, preparing public-facing communication materials, and giving presentations, as requested;
• Analyze the effectiveness of educational programs, supports and interventions by developing and examining data sets that include student achievement data, postsecondary variables and other related information;
• Develop policy recommendations regarding strategies for holding schools and districts accountable for performance;
• Interpret and communicate quantitative and qualitative analyses through written reports, oral presentations, and graphical representations;
• Prepare communications and presentations for the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, and Assistant Commissioner;
• Develop and present to stakeholders’ information regarding New York’s school and district accountability system;
• Develop new accountability metrics for public reporting and communication;
• Research best practices to support the development, architecture, and maintenance of data systems for accountability and program data;
• Respond to requests for ad hoc analyses to address policy or programmatic questions, including creating ad hoc data report; and
• Undertake special assignments, as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

NY HELPS

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Non-competitive Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:

• A master's degree and four years of professional research experience, of which at least two years must have been primarily involved in research on educational issues or topics.

A doctorate can substitute for one year of non-specialized experience.

PROMOTION: Current NYSED employees must possess one year of permanent service as an Assistant in Education Research.

Competitive Minimum Qualifications

Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Associate in Education Research.

Section 70.1 Transfer: Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements and have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in any of the Professional Educator Titles (Grade 26 or 28), as indicated here:

For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website.

55b/c Appointment: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must possess a current 55b/c eligibility letter and the following minimum qualifications:

• A master's degree and four years of professional research experience, of which at least two years must have been primarily involved in research on educational issues or topics.

A doctorate can substitute for one year of non-specialized experience.

It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

Additional Comments

This will be a permanent, competitive appointment or a permanent, non-competitive appointment. For 55b/c appointment, candidates must possess the minimum qualifications, a current 55b/c eligibility letter and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of master’s degree and experience will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. This position allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 30% each bi-weekly pay period and is granted at the discretion of the supervisor and the appointing office. Federal law may impose additional requirements or restrictions regarding positions that receive federal funding.

This position leads to a maximum salary of $125,001 based on annual performance advances. For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by June 4, 2026 to ***email_hidden*** (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OEP-211/63310) 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).
• Eligibility for various life insurance options.