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Confidential Investigator Special Investigations
Unit Supervisor
18 days ago
Est. Salary $37k-$70k
Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Director of the
Office of Special Investigations (OSI), the Confidential Investigator Unit
Supervisor will be assigned to perform, with wide latitude for independent
action and decision, highly confidential and sensitive investigations into
allegations of corruption, misconduct, and/or other illegal, unethical, or
improper activity by Department of Education employees. The Confidential
Investigator Unit Supervisor will be expected to: conduct victim, witness, and
subject interviews; interact with union representatives; author comprehensive
reports of his/her findings; and testify, when necessary, at administrative
hearings and/or trials.
Reports to: Director of the Office of Special Investigations
Direct Reports: Confidential Investigators and OSI
administrative support staff
RESPONSIBILITIES
Overall Responsibilities
·
Conducts complex and
special investigations.
·
Plans investigation
schedules and assignments.
·
Prepares, reviews,
evaluates, and acts upon allegations of wrongdoing.
·
Makes recommendations as
to the appropriate action to be taken prior to and following an investigation.
·
Writes comprehensive
reports of his/her investigative findings and conclusions for supervisory
review and approval.
·
Conducts security
surveys of agency operations and facilities.
·
Testifies at hearings,
trials, and court proceedings.
·
Advises subordinates on
difficult matters, and interprets rules, regulations, codes and policy for the
guidance of the investigating staff.
Unit Supervisor Responsibilities
Confidential Investigator will be assigned to
Specialty Units with responsibility for: assigning investigations to the
Confidential Investigators within their unit; arranging and organizing unit
trainings; reviewing the first draft of all investigative reports to ensure
that the investigations have been completed; coordinating regular case reviews
with team members; overseeing and tracking investigations, e.g., answering
questions, helping to strategize the investigations, etc; and informing the OSI
Director, Deputy Director, and Associate Director as to whom the investigations
have been assigned.
Testing/Grading/Credit Impropriety Unit
·
Investigate allegations
of tampering with standardized, state-issued exams (all grades) and allegations
of improper credit recovery.
·
Serve as the liaison to
the Division of Performance and Accountability.
Internet Acceptable Use Policy Unit (IAUP)
·
Investigate allegations
of IAUP violation, such as: downloading/viewing of pornography/child
pornography; using a DOE computer for Non-DOE purposes; using a personal
computer with inappropriate content in school; downloading personal information
to a DOE computer
·
Serve as the liaison to
OSI’s Forensic Analyst.
·
Responsible for
identifying, analyzing, and proposing new investigative strategies to the
office, and staying abreast of new trends and new technologies.
Fraud/Theft/Financial Impropriety Unit
·
Investigate allegations
of financial mismanagement or misappropriation.
·
Serve as the liaison to
the Office of the Auditor General.
·
Responsible for
organizing and overseeing audits.
Principal/Priority/Press Unit
·
Conduct investigations
of principals where allegations have been heavily reported in the press; cases
that have been expedited at the request of the Chancellor or General Counsel;
and cases that require expedition due to the serious nature of the allegation.
·
Serve as the liaison to
the General Counsel and his Chief Deputy, and to OSI’s Director, Deputy
Director, and Associate Director.
·
Respond to inquiries
from the press office and the Chancellor as requested by OSI’s Director, Deputy
Director, and Associate Director.
·
Inform the General
Counsel and/or his Chief Deputy as to whom the investigations have been
assigned.
·
Tracking and oversee
cases and timelines.
Qualification Requirements:
Minimum
·
A four year high school
diploma or its educational equivalent, and four years of satisfactory full time
experience in an industrial or governmental agency in the field of
investigation and law enforcement; or
·
A baccalaureate degree
from an accredited college, or education and/or experience equivalent to the
above.
Preferred
·
Ability to interview
students and adults.
·
Ability to complete
comprehensive written reports detailing the results of each investigation.
·
Candidates must possess
a valid New York State Driver's License and be willing to travel to Department
of Education facilities throughout New York City.
Salary: $65,000+
(Internal candidates who are selected for this
position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the
DOE will not make less than their current salary.)
Position will be posted until filled. We
encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.
Applications will not be accepted without a
resume and cover letter.
NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to
budget availability and/or grant funding.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Department of Education
of the City of New York to provide educational and employment opportunities
without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin,
alienage, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status,
disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, prior record of
arrest or conviction (except as permitted by law), predisposing genetic
characteristics, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offenses
and stalking, and to maintain an environment free of harassment on any of the
above-noted grounds, including sexual harassment or retaliation. Inquiries
regarding compliance with this equal opportunity policy may be directed to:
Office of Equal Opportunity, 65 Court Street, Room 1102, Brooklyn, New York
11201, or visit the OEO website at http://schools.nyc.gov/OEO
Required Skills
Required Experience
Job Location
NEW YORK, NY
Confidential Investigator Special Investigations
1 days ago
AMENDED
(Those who previously applied need not re-apply)
Position Summary: The Confidential Investigator will have wide
latitude for independent action and decision, in the performance of highly
confidential and sensitive investigations into allegations of corruption,
misconduct, and/or other illegal, unethical, or improper activity by Department
of Education employees. The Confidential Investigator will be expected to:
conduct victim, witness, and subject interviews; interact with union
representatives; author comprehensive reports of his/her findings; and testify,
when necessary, at administrative hearings and/or trials. Performs related
work.
Reports to: Associate Director of the Office of Special
Investigations
Direct Reports: N/A
RESPONSIBILITIES
·
Conducts complex and
special investigations.
·
Assists with the
planning of investigative schedules and assignments.
·
Prepares, reviews,
evaluates, refers and/or acts upon allegations of wrongdoing.
·
Conducts interviews of
all relevant parties to a complaint, including, but not limited to: the
complainant/victim, witnesses, students of varying ages, parents of students,
subjects of the investigation, and Department of Education employees.
·
Analyzes complaints of
misconduct, develops investigative plans, conducts fact-finding, reviews
documentation, conducts related research, prepares relevant correspondence, and
submits comprehensive confidential reports of the investigative findings for
supervisory review and approval.
·
Makes recommendations as
to the appropriate action to be taken prior to and following an investigation.
·
Documents investigative
activities and dispositions via the office’s database in a timely and
comprehensive manner.
·
Testifies at hearings,
trials, and administrative proceedings.
·
Interprets and accurately
applies relevant rules, regulations, codes and policies.
·
Interacts and
communicates with Department of Education employees and the wider community, in
person and via telephone, to intake and/or refer complaints of misconduct
lodged against departmental employees.
·
Advises Department
employees, school administrators, parents, students, and community members as
to the Department’s reporting requirements, and the Office of Special
Investigation’s intake and investigative policies, procedures, and protocols.
·
Maintains
confidentiality of investigations and of the investigative process.
In addition to the duties and responsibilities
described above, may serve as the Office of Special Investigation’s
Communications and Compliance Investigator:
·
Acts as the liaison to
internal and external legal and law enforcement offices seeking investigative
information and/or confidential files pertaining to Department of Education
employees.
·
Conducts data analyses
to identify trends and/or patterns of misconduct within DOE schools and/or
districts.
·
Advises administrators,
superintendents, and supervisors within the Office of Special Investigations,
the Office of Legal Services, and the department’s central office as to trends
and/or patterns of misconduct within DOE schools and/or districts.
·
Conducts internal and/or
external trainings on the Office of Special Investigation’s complaint intake
procedures, investigative protocols, Departmental reporting requirements, and
the disciplinary process.
·
Assists with the
organization and archiving of investigative files.
·
Oversees the scheduling
of investigative tours.
Qualification Requirements:
Minimum
·
A four year high school
diploma or its educational equivalent and four years of satisfactory full time
experience in an industrial or governmental agency in the field of
investigation or as law enforcement officer conducting criminal, special
victims, white collar crime and/or administrative investigations, or,
·
A baccalaureate degree
from an accredited college, or education and/or experience equivalent to the
above.
Plus
·
Ability to complete
comprehensive written reports detailing the results of each investigation.
·
Ability to interview
students and adults.
·
Proficient in Microsoft
Outlook, Excel and Word.
·
Must possess a valid New
York State Driver's License and be willing to travel to Department of Education
facilities throughout New York City.
Preferred
·
Proficient in Microsoft
Office (Access, Excel and PowerPoint) and other widely used computer programs.
·
Experience utilizing
Guidance Encase Forensic Software.
·
Experienced in examining
computer hardware including the removal of computer hard drives.
·
Experience or working
knowledge of the public sector and/or interest in public education.
·
Strong strategic thinking,
attention to detail, and ability to proactively identify key issues.
·
Ability to multi-task in
a fast-paced environment.
·
Highly organized in
order to track large amounts of case-related data.
·
Ability to maintain
chain of custody of all evidence gathered during the course of investigations
for possible criminal or administrative prosecution.
Salary: $65,000
(Internal candidates who are selected for this
position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the
DOE will not make less than their current salary.)
Position will be posted until filled. We
encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.
Applications will not be accepted without a
resume and cover letter.
NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to
budget availability and/or grant funding.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Department of Education
of the City of New York to provide educational and employment opportunities
without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, alienage,
citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, sexual
orientation, gender (sex), military status, prior record of arrest or
conviction (except as permitted by law), predisposing genetic characteristics,
or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offenses and stalking, and
to maintain an environment free of harassment on any of the above-noted
grounds, including sexual harassment or retaliation. Inquiries regarding
compliance with this equal opportunity policy may be directed to: Office of
Equal Opportunity, 65 Court Street, Room 1102, Brooklyn, New York 11201, or
visit the OEO website athttp://schools.nyc.gov/OEO
Required Skills
Required Experience
Job Location
NEW YORK, NY
Administrative Trials Unit Attorney
5 days ago
Position Summary: Under the direction of the Deputy Counsel of the
Administrative Trials Unit, with wide latitude for independent action, the
Administrative Trials Unit Attorney will serve as a legal representative of the
Chancellor performing sophisticated legal work in disciplinary proceedings.
Performs related work.
Reports to: Director of the Administrative Trials Unit
Direct Reports: N/A
Key Relationships: Director of the Administrative Trials Unit,
Superintendents, and Principals.
Responsibilities
·
Handles legal issues and
cases, including recommendations concerning the soundness of charges, preparing
specification of charges, coordinating the gathering of evidence, and briefing
witnesses.
·
Responsible for legal
cases that are complex and high profile in nature.
·
Represents the
Department of Education (DOE) in Education Law 3020-A proceedings and hearings
pursuant to Section 75 of the Civil Service Law.
·
Provides legal counsel
and training to Superintendents and Principals on disciplinary procedures.
·
Acts as a liaison to
executives within the agency and to other City agencies.
Qualification Requirements:
Minimum
Admission to the New York State Bar and three
(3) years of progressively responsible United States legal experience
subsequent to admission to any state bar.
NOTE: Selected candidates must remain members of the New York
State Bar in good standing for the duration of their employment.
Preferred
·
Minimum three (3) years
litigation experience.
·
Ability to rapidly
understand provisions of applicable laws and regulations.
·
Ability to write clearly
and concisely.
·
Ability to conduct legal
research efficiently.
Salary: $85,000+
Please include a resume and cover letter with
your application.
Applications will be accepted until position is
filled.
NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to
budget availability and/or grant funding.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Department of Education
of the City of New York to provide educational and employment opportunities
without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin,
alienage, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status,
disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, prior record of
arrest or conviction (except as permitted by law), predisposing genetic
characteristics, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offenses
and stalking, and to maintain an environment free of harassment on any of the
above-noted grounds, including sexual harassment or retaliation. Inquiries
regarding compliance with this equal opportunity policy may be directed to:
Office of Equal Opportunity, 65 Court Street, Room 1102, Brooklyn, New York
11201, or visit the OEO website athttp://schools.nyc.gov/OEO
Required Skills
Required Experience
Job Location
NEW YORK, NY
Attorney Teacher Performance Unit
11 days ago
(Those who previously applied need not re-apply)
Position Summary: Under the direction of the Office of the General
Counsel, with wide latitude for independent action, the Teacher Performance
Unit Litigation Attorney serves as a legal representative of the Chancellor,
performing sophisticated legal work on disciplinary matters and providing
training and counsel to school leaders. This team of attorneys will be assigned
to handle special disciplinary proceedings as part of a teacher quality
initiative and will have the opportunity to work on key policy initiatives in
conjunction with the Office of Labor Policy. Performs related work.
Reports to: Executive Deputy Counsel
Direct Reports: N/A
Key Relationships: Acts as liaison to executives within the
Department and to members of other City agencies.
Responsibilities
·
Handles legal issues and
cases including recommendations concerning determining the soundness of
charges, preparing specification of charges, coordinating the gathering of
evidence, and briefing witnesses.
·
Manages legal cases that
are complex and high-profile in nature.
·
Represents the New York
City Department in Education on Law 3020-A proceedings and hearings pursuant to
Section 75 of the Civil Service Law.
·
As part of a team of
attorneys, helps devise strategies for providing improved support and training to
school leaders around evaluation and discipline, and for spurring the
improvement or removal of poor performers.
·
Provides support,
counsel and training to Superintendents, Principals, and their designees on
disciplinary procedures, with an emphasis on documenting incompetence and poor
performance.
Qualification Requirements:
Minimum
Admission to the New York State Bar AND three
(3) years of progressively responsible United States legal experience
subsequent to admission to any state bar.
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York
State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
Preferred
·
Minimum three (3) years
litigation experience.
·
Excellent research,
analytical and communication skills.
·
Ability to rapidly learn
provisions of applicable law and regulations.
·
Ability to write clearly
and concisely.
Salary: $85,000+
Please include a resume and cover letter with
your application.
Applications will be accepted until position is
filled.
NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to
budget availability and/or grant funding.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Department of Education
of the City of New York to provide educational and employment opportunities
without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and
citizenship status, age, marital status, disability, prior record of arrest or
conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), and
to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual
harassment, or retaliation as required by civil rights law. Inquiries regarding
compliance with this equal opportunity policy may be directed to: Office of
Equal Opportunity, 65 Court Street, Room 1102, Brooklyn, New York 11201, or
visit the OEO website at http://schools.nyc.gov/OEO
Required Skills
Required Experience
Job Location
NEW YORK, NY
Employee Relations Attorney
25 days ago
Position Summary: Under the direction of the Office of Legal
Services and working in close coordination with the Senior Advisor for Talent
Management and Innovation, the Attorney serves as a legal representative of the
Chancellor, performing sophisticated legal work on disciplinary matters and
providing training and counsel to school leaders. The Attorney will focus on
work related to disciplinary proceedings for pedagogues assigned to the Absent
Teacher Reserve (ATR) pool. Performs related work.
Reports to: Director, Case Assessment and Review Unit, in
coordination with Senior Advisor for Talent Management and Innovation
Direct Reports: Case Assessment and Review Support Staff
Key Relationships: Senior Advisor for Talent Management and
Innovation; Director, Case Assessment and Review Unit; Executive Deputy
Counsel; Superintendents; Principals
Responsibilities
·
Handles legal issues and
cases including recommendations concerning disciplinary charges, evaluating
evidence, and advising school leaders of documentation needed for disciplinary
charges.
·
Manages legal cases that
are complex and high profile in nature.
·
As part of a team of
attorneys, helps devise strategies for providing improved support and training
to school leaders around evaluation and discipline, and for spurring the improvement
or removal of poor performers.
·
Provides support,
counsel, and training to Superintendents, Principals, and their designees on
disciplinary procedures, with an emphasis on documenting poor performance and
misconduct of pedagogues in the ATR pool in preparation for disciplinary
charges, where applicable.
·
Assists the Director,
Case Assessment and Review and Senior Advisor for Talent Management and
Innovation in planning, implementing, coordinating, and monitoring Department
programs surrounding ATR issues.
·
Makes recommendations to
General Counsel and General Counsel’s staff on policies and procedures
concerning discipline of pedagogues in the ATR pool.
Qualification Requirements
Minimum
Admission to the New York State Bar and three
(3) years of progressively responsible United States legal experience
subsequent to admission to any state bar. Note: Selected candidates must remain
members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of their
employment.
Preferred
·
Minimum three (3) years
litigation experience.
·
Excellent research,
analytical, and communication skills.
·
Ability to rapidly learn
provisions of applicable law and regulations.
·
Ability to write clearly
and concisely.
Salary: $85,000+
Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume
to be considered for this position.
Resumes will be reviewed until position is
filled. We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.
NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to
budget availability and/or grant funding.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Department of Education
of the City of New York to provide educational and employment opportunities
without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin,
alienage, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status,
disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, prior record of
arrest or conviction (except as permitted by law), predisposing genetic
characteristics, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offenses
and stalking, and to maintain an environment free of harassment on any of the
above-noted grounds, including sexual harassment or retaliation. Inquiries
regarding compliance with this equal opportunity policy may be directed to:
Office of Equal Opportunity, 65 Court Street, Room 1102, Brooklyn, New York
11201, or visit the OEO website athttp://schools.nyc.gov/OEO
Required Skills
Required Experience
Job Location
NEW YORK, NY
Equal Opportunity Complaint Investigator
26 days ago
(Those who previously applied need not re-apply)
AMENDED
Position Summary: The Equal Opportunity Complaint Investigator
will conduct investigations of complaints of discrimination and unlawful
harassment pursuant to federal, state, and local EEO laws and the DOE’s
Non-Discrimination policy. Performs related work.
Reports to: Executive Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity &
Diversity Management
Key Relationships: Serves as a liaison between DOE and outside
entities that request complaint file information, including the Corporation
Counsel, Special Commissioner of Investigation and the Office of Legal
Services. Collaborates, when necessary, with the Office of Special
Investigations regarding overlapping investigative issues.
Responsibilities
·
Provides over-the-phone
and walk-in complainants with information regarding Department of Education
(DOE) Non-Discrimination Policy and internal complaint procedures.
·
Conducts interviews of
all relevant parties to a discrimination complaint; including, but not limited
to, the complainant, the respondent, witnesses, students, parents of students,
and staff members. School-based investigations may require travel to schools in
any of the five boroughs. Interviews complainants, converting oral allegations
to written format.
·
Analyzes complaints,
develops investigative plans, conducts fact-finding, reviews documents,
conducts related research, prepares related correspondence, and submits
confidential reports containing investigative findings.
·
Assists in the
administration and input of data into the Master Complaint Log database.
·
Contributes to the coordination
and completion of any reports mandated by federal, state, and local agencies,
such as the Equal Employment Practices Commission (EEPC) report.
·
Assists in the analysis
and/or preparation of reports indicating complaint trends based on data collected.
·
Reviews and analyzes the
Department of Education’s affirmative action/equal opportunity programs and
reports; provides technical assistance in their implementation through on-site
compliance reviews; trains agency personnel in all relevant equal opportunity
laws and regulations.
·
Assists in the
preparation, dissemination and implementation of rules, regulations, procedures
and guidelines related to the review of internal complaints of alleged
discrimination.
·
May serve as the Unit
Chief of the Complaint Unit. If serving in this capacity, Unit Chief
responsibilities will include:
o
assisting and
implementing trainings for investigators;
o
providing guidance
regarding investigations and drafting investigative reports;
o
assisting in the review
of investigative work;
o
working to ensure
compliance with the Non-Discrimination Policy and internal complaint
procedures, and
o
performing related
tasks.
Qualification Requirements:
Minimum
1.
A baccalaureate degree
from an accredited college and three years of full-time satisfactory
professional experience in one or more of the following fields: equal
employment opportunity, human rights, community relations, law, social
services, education, investigation, human resources or public relations.
2.
A four-year high school
diploma or its educational equivalent and seven years of full-time satisfactory
professional experience as described in " 1 " above; or
3.
Education and/or
experience equivalent to "'1" or "2" above. However, all
candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or its educational
equivalent.
Preferred
·
Strong writing,
negotiation and organizational skills.
·
Internal candidates
preferred.
Salary: $58,211+
Please submit a resume and cover letter with
your application.
Resumes will be reviewed until position is
filled. Please submit your application as soon as possible.
NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to
budget availability and/or grant funding.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Department of Education
of the City of New York to provide educational and employment opportunities
without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin,
alienage, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status,
disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, prior record of
arrest or conviction (except as permitted by law), predisposing genetic
characteristics, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offenses
and stalking, and to maintain an environment free of harassment on any of the
above-noted grounds, including sexual harassment or retaliation. Inquiries
regarding compliance with this equal opportunity policy may be directed to:
Office of Equal Opportunity, 65 Court Street, Room 1102, Brooklyn, New York
11201, or visit the OEO website athttp://schools.nyc.gov/OEO
Required Skills
Required Experience
Job Location
New York, NY
Director, School Quality
27 days ago
Est. Salary $80k-$128k
Position Summary: The Quality Review (QR) was developed to
assist New York City Department of Education (DOE) schools raise student
achievement. The Quality Review is designed to be a measure of how well a
school is organized to support student achievement, culminating in a public
report that details schools’ strengths and their areas for improvement.
The process also provides:
·
a structured opportunity
for review and constructive feedback;
·
support and
encouragement for the school's on-going self-evaluation; and
·
a springboard for school
improvement planning.
The Director, School Quality will be responsible
for conducting at least 8-10 Quality Reviews, Alternative Quality Reviews
and/or State Quality Reviews each year, while also leading the development and
facilitation of professional development for QR Reviewers. Directors are
expected to be masters of/or expected to master the QR Rubric in order to train
and contribute to the professional growth of reviewers, and increase the
understanding of the rubric across clusters, networks and schools. Performs
related work.
Reports to: Deputy ExecutiveDirector, School Quality
Key Relationships: Will work closely with Directors for School
Quality, the Deputy Executive Director for School Quality, the Executive Director
for School Quality and various QR stakeholders including reviewers, readers,
clusters, networks and schools.
Responsibilities
·
Conduct 8-10 Quality
Reviews (QRs), Alternative Quality Reviews (Alt QRs) and/or State Quality
Reviews (SQRs) each year, authoring public reports in a timely manner that
effectively capture the findings of each review.
·
Provide quality
reviewers in the field with support via telephone, email and in-person
meetings.
·
Conduct quality
assurance of QR reports through the read process.
·
Develop content and
facilitate professional development for all reviewers, which is informative and
builds on the reviewer’s QR experience.
·
Work with a “class” of
reviewers as needed to build their expertise in conducting reviews.
·
Quickly develop mastery
of the QR Rubric and share expertise as needed with QR stakeholders, and
particularly with networks and clusters towards strengthening the understanding
and learning around the QR Rubric across the NYCDOE.
·
Assist in the creation,
copyediting and publication of all QR, Alt QR and SQR documents including the
QR Record Book, The Principal’s Guide to the QR, the SSEF form, etc.
·
As needed, resolve and
respond to appeals filed by school principals.
Qualification Requirements:
Minimum
Must currently possess a New York State
Certification as a School District Administrator (SDA) or School District
Leader (SDL).
Plus
·
Successful experience as
a public or private school principal and/or major supervisory and curriculum
experience at the central office level.
·
Respected, highly
skilled instructional leader with broad experience as an educator across roles
and student populations (general education, ELL, special education).
·
Proven record of success
in improving outcomes for all students.
·
Proven record of success
in supporting adult learning and leadership development.
·
Demonstrated commitment
to outcome-based accountability, data-driven decision-making, differentiated
instruction, and continuous adult learning as drivers of improved student outcomes.
·
Sophisticated
understanding and ability to apply theories of and effective practices for:
o
Student learning, growth
and development;
o
Group process,
communications, and organizational planning;
o
Deeply contextualized
professional development;
o
A broad range of
instructional technologies;
o
Differentiated
instructional strategies especially for high-needs students;
o
Standardized,
observational, performance-based and alternative assessments; and
o
Continuous principal,
teacher, and student learning, including evaluation, self-evaluation, and
evidence-driven adjustment of instruction and interventions.
·
Understanding and
ability to support the instructional needs of:
o
English Language
Learners at all stages of English acquisition;
o
Special Education
students; and
o
Students identified as
gifted.
Preferred
·
Proven commitment and
ability to clearly and accurately inform parents and school communities about
how each child and group of children is progressing compared to others and to
involve school communities in improved student learning.
·
Experience in hands-on,
school-based, and project-based training of adults.
·
Strong service and
support orientation towards schools and school communities
·
Internal candidates preferred
Salary: $120,098+
Please be sure application includes a resume,
cover letter and your 6-digit NYCDOE file number that was issued.
Applications will be accepted until position is
filled.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Department of Education
of the City of New York to provide educational and employment opportunities
without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin,
alienage, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status,
disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, prior record of
arrest or conviction (except as permitted by law), predisposing genetic
characteristics, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offenses
and stalking, and to maintain an environment free of harassment on any of the
above-noted grounds, including sexual harassment or retaliation. Inquiries
regarding compliance with this equal opportunity policy may be directed to:
Office of Equal Opportunity, 65 Court Street, Room 1102, Brooklyn, New York
11201, or visit the OEO website athttp://schools.nyc.gov/OEO
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Job Location
NEW YORK, NY
Deputy Counsel Administrative Trials Unit
New York City Department of Education . –
New York, NY
30+ days ago
Position Summary: Under the executive direction of the
Counsel to the Chancellor, with the broadest latitude for independent judgment
and decision-making, acts as Deputy Counsel for all legal matters related to
administrative trials within the Department of Education (DOE). Supervises
legal, investigation and support staff assigned to the Administrative Trials
Unit. Performs related work.
Reports to: Chief Deputy Counsel of the Office of the
General Counsel
Direct Reports: Deputy Director of ATU, Chief Research
Attorney, Chief Trial Specialist, ATU Litigation Attorneys and administrative
support staff assigned to the Administrative Trials Unit.
Key Relationships: Office of Personnel Investigation, Special
Investigations, OEO, District Superintendents and Principals, the General
Counsel’s senior leadership team, Conflict of Interest Board, NYPD and all
District Attorneys’ Offices in the five boroughs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
·
Manages difficult and complex
legal issues and cases involving intricate determinations of law and fact.
·
Independently manages
and provides guidance and direction to staff on how to handle a very high
volume of cases of a highly confidential and sensitive nature.
·
Serves as legal
representative of the Chancellor in disciplinary proceedings brought against
tenured and non-tenured administrative and pedagogic employees.
·
Independently
responsible for making presentations to the General Counsel, the Chancellor,
Cabinet Members and other high-level executives on disciplinary matters for the
referral of charges for administrative and pedagogic employees.
·
Interacts with the
Special Commissioner of Investigations and independently provides follow-up on
all reports on disciplinary matters.
·
Prepares legal opinions,
advising and recommending on complex questions of law and administrative policy
to the General Counsel and the Chancellor.
·
Interacts with high
level officials from outside agencies as well as from within the DOE on policy,
legal matters and labor relations issues related to the disciplinary process.
·
Supervises and reviews
detailed complex case tracking system of all cases within the Administrative
Trials Unit and provides accurate and concise reports to high level DOE
officials.
Qualification Requirements:
Minimum
·
Admission to the New
York State Bar; and
·
Four (4) years of recent
full-time satisfactory, relevant legal experience subsequent to admission to
any bar.
·
Eighteen (18) months of
which must have been in the supervision of other attorneys, in an
administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or performing highly complex
and significant legal work.
NOTE: Selected candidates must remain members of the New York
State Bar in good standing for the duration of their employment.
Preferred
·
Litigation experience.
·
Excellent research,
analytic and communication skills.
·
Ability to rapidly
understand provisions of applicable law and regulations.
·
Ability to write clearly
and concisely.
·
Internal candidates
preferred.
Salary: $113,718+
(Internal candidates who are selected for this
position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the
DOE will not make less than their current salary.)
Please include a resume and cover letter with
your application.
Applications will be accepted until position is
filled.
NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to
budget availability and/or grant funding.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Department of Education
of the City of New York to provide educational and employment opportunities
without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin,
alienage, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status,
disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, prior record of
arrest or conviction (except as permitted by law), predisposing genetic
characteristics, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offenses
and stalking, and to maintain an environment free of harassment on any of the
above-noted grounds, including sexual harassment or retaliation. Inquiries
regarding compliance with this equal opportunity policy may be directed to:
Office of Equal Opportunity, 65 Court Street, Room 1102, Brooklyn, New York
11201, or visit the OEO website athttp://schools.nyc.gov/OEO
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Job Location
NEW YORK, NY
Labor Relations Attorney (Level 3)
New York City Department of Education . –
New York, NY
30+ days ago
(Those who previously applied need not re-apply)
Position Summary: The Labor Relations Attorney conducts legal
activity, or engages in difficult and complex legal work having significant
financial, procedural or policy consequences for the Department of Education
(DOE). Performs related work.
Reports to: Deputy Director of Labor Relations
Direct Reports: N/A
Key Relationships: Establishes and maintains an informational
and operational labor relations liaison between the Office of Labor Relations
(OLR) and the principals and supervisors of the community school districts, high
schools and other divisions, and bureaus and offices within the DOE to assist
them with disputes regarding the interpretation and application of various
collective bargaining agreements.
Responsibilities
·
Prepares for and/or
tries complex cases involving large amounts of money, significant precedents,
novel and complicated determinations of law and fact, or cases having
significant legal, policy or financial implications.
·
Prepares and argues
difficult cases and appeals in Administrative Tribunals and in the courts.
·
Determines the
advisability of presenting witnesses, admissibility of types of evidence and
matters of legal strategy.
·
Confers with subject
matter specialists, technical experts, and other attorneys, including counsel
for litigants.
·
Recommends settlements
pursuant to DOE Administrative Tribunals.
·
Conducts legal
investigations, holds informal hearings, and examines prospective witnesses.
·
Conducts research and
prepares legal briefs and memoranda on labor and employment law issues.
·
Reviews and provides
interpretations on complex, important or highly technical laws, rules or
regulations.
·
Reviews, revises and
approves agreements prepared by other attorneys.
·
Analyzes, studies and
reports on the effects of city, state and federal legislation.
·
May supervise
subordinate attorneys on a case by case basis.
·
May hear and decide
cases as a DOE hearing officer.
Qualification Requirements:
Minimum
Admission to the New York State Bar and three
(3) years of progressively responsible United States legal experience subsequent
to admission to any state bar.
NOTE: Selected candidates must remain members of
the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of their employment.
Preferred
·
Ability to rapidly
understand provisions of applicable law and regulations.
·
Ability to write clearly
and concisely.
·
Ability to conduct legal
research efficiently.
Salary: $85,000+
(Internal candidates who are selected for this
position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the
DOE will not make less than their current salary.)
Applications will be accepted until position is
filled. Please submit your application as soon as possible.
NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to
budget availability.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Department of Education
of the City of New York to provide educational and employment opportunities
without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and
citizenship status, age, marital status, disability, prior record of arrest or
conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), and
to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual
harassment, or retaliation as required by civil rights law. Inquiries regarding
compliance with this equal opportunity policy may be directed to: Office of
Equal Opportunity, 65 Court Street, Room 1102, Brooklyn, New York 11201, or
visit the OEO website at http://schools.nyc.gov/Administration/Offices/GeneralCounsel/OEO/default.htm.
Required Skills
Required Experience
Job Location
NEW YORK, NY
Field Support Liaison
21 days ago
(Those who previously applied need not re-apply)
AMENDED
Position Summary: The Field Support Liaison serves a critical role
within the new Strong Schools, Strong Communities support
structure within the NYC Department of Education. The new support structure
aims to align supports to schools based on need; the Field Support Liaison
supports this work in two key ways: ensuring comprehensive assessment of
schools, using a variety of data sources, and facilitating accurate alignment
of supports from the Field Support Centers (FSCs) to district schools. The
Field Support Liaison will support the Superintendent and Principal Leadership
Facilitator (PLF) in improving the performance of district schools by
facilitating the development of school improvement plans and strategically
coordinating support from the FSCs. Performs related work.
Reports to: Superintendent
Direct Reports: N/A
Key Relationships: Superintendent, Office of School Support
and Supervision, the Division of the Senior Deputy Chancellor and School
Support, Office of Field Support, The Division of Teaching and Learning, The
Office of Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development.
Responsibilities
·
Provide operational
oversight for high-priority projects which are overseen directly by the
Superintendent‘s office.
·
Manage ongoing work
streams, support implementation and provide coordination across the
Superintendent‘s office to support the Superintendent‘s goals and objectives.
·
Play a significant role
in executing short-term projects critical to managing day-to-day operations in
the Superintendent‘s Office.
·
Participates in the
refinement of system-wide accountability policy to ensure that accountability
tools continue to fairly evaluate and meet the needs of our schools.
·
Support the alignment
and delivery of professional development to schools by:
o
analyzing multiple data
sources (both qualitative & quantitative) to assess and prioritize the
needs of schools;
o
collaborating with
Superintendent and PLF to develop strategic support plans; and
o
coordinating with the
FSC to provide targeted support and professional development.
·
Provide programmatic and
policy support to the Superintendent and District leadership on establishing and
maintaining a culture focused on student learning and achievement, leadership,
teacher development, collaboration, and comprehensive use of data for improved
outcomes of all students in all schools.
·
Provide support to the
Superintendent and PLF related to professional development and on-site coaching
to school principals and instructional staff to analyze data, assess the impact
of professional development, and monitor and revise their goals.
Qualification Requirements:
Minimum
1.
A master’s degree from
an accredited college in a field related to the position and three
(3) years of full-time progressively responsible professional experience in
education administration in one or more education-related areas, at least
eighteen (18) months of which must have been in a managerial capacity; or
2.
Graduation from an
accredited college with a baccalaureate degree and four (4)
years of full-time progressively responsible professional experience, as
described in “1”; or
3.
A satisfactory
combination of education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” above
including teaching experience towards meeting the general experience in “1”
above; however, all candidates must have the eighteen (18) months of managerial
experience.
NOTE: Will involve travel throughout the assigned district.
Preferred
·
School leadership or
educational program management experience.
·
Commitment to
outcome-based accountability, data-driven decision-making, differentiated
instruction, and continuous adult learning as drivers of improved student
outcomes.
·
Strong service and
support orientation and facilitative style towards schools and school
communities.
·
Ability to think
strategically, mobilize disparate groups of people toward a common and
ambitious goal, manage horizontally, and translate insights into action.
·
Attentive to detail,
extremely well-organized, able to work under pressure, and meet frequent and
changing deadlines.
·
Skilled with group
problem-solving and working with complex concepts in a dynamic setting.
·
Ability to organize
facts and present information and figures in a clear, concise and logical
manner, both orally and in writing.
·
Excellent interpersonal
skills in dealing with education and non-education personnel, internal and
external to the DOE.
·
Internal candidates
preferred.
Salary: $97,158+
(Internal candidates who are selected for this
position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the
DOE will not make less than their current salary.)
Please include a resume and cover letter with
your application.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling
basis. We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.
NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to
budget availability and/or grant funding.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Department of Education
of the City of New York to provide educational and employment opportunities
without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin,
alienage, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability,
sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, prior record of arrest or
conviction (except as permitted by law), predisposing genetic characteristics,
or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offenses and stalking, and
to maintain an environment free of harassment on any of the above-noted
grounds, including sexual harassment or retaliation. Inquiries regarding
compliance with this equal opportunity policy may be directed to: Office of
Equal Opportunity, 65 Court Street, Room 1102, Brooklyn, New York 11201, or
visit the OEO website athttp://schools.nyc.gov/OEO
Required Skills
Required Experience
Job Location
NEW YORK, NY
ATU Investigator (Employee Discipline)
28 days ago
Position Summary: Under supervision, with latitude for independent
action and decision, the ATU Investigator investigates and studies employees’
misconduct and incompetence. The Investigator will be responsible for
supporting the unit head and the staff attorneys in the investigation and
preparation of legal and labor matters related to employee misconduct and
incompetence. The Investigator is responsible for the maintenance and
preparation of documents and written reports that are prepared in conjunction
with administrative proceedings. The Investigator works collaboratively with
the unit head and the other staff attorneys to ensure an efficient and
systematic approach to legal services, and may serve as liaison to City, state
and federal departments, and with other agencies and officials within the
Department of Education (DOE). Performs related work.
Reports to: Deputy Counsel (Director) of the Administrative
Trials Unit and/or designated Staff Attorneys.
Direct Reports: Assignment to positions in Level 2 and Level 3
may require supervision of other investigators and/or support staff.
Key Relationships: Legal Services Staff Attorneys and
administrative support staff
Responsibilities
·
Assembles and verifies
data, records, and evidence in response to inquiries from Corporation Counsel
and outside counsel.
·
Manages and maintains
case databases and generates case reports.
·
Examines and analyzes
employee records and documents, case files, and legal filings necessary to
respond to requests for disciplinary hearings; makes recommendations as to
course of action.
·
Utilize computer systems
such as NYCAPS, HRS, and EIS to assist in the retrieval of information in
connection with various administrative proceedings involving the Department of
Education.
·
Assists attorneys in
trial preparation, including drafting charges, maintenance, and preparation of
documents for trial, witness preparation, and evidence gathering.
·
Ensures timely
notification of charges to employee to comply with labor agreement deadlines so
hearings can proceed according to schedule.
·
Coordinates disciplinary
hearings; organizes trial assignments and arbitrator calendar.
·
Research and evaluates
tenure status of pedagogic employees; responds to inquiries as a point of
contact for principals.
·
May require supervision
of other Investigators and/or support staff.
·
Guides subordinates on
best investigative techniques to utilize based on each individual case.
·
Interprets DOE
administrative rules and regulations and policies as well as labor contract
provisions related to due process procedures.
Qualification Requirements
1.
A four-year high school
diploma or its educational equivalent and four years of satisfactory full-time
experience in one or more of the fields of accounting, auditing, correction
administration, criminal justice administration and planning, forensic science,
and security, or in a major operational area of the employing agency in which
the appointment is to be made; or
2.
A baccalaureate degree
from an accredited college; or
3.
Education and/or
experience equivalent to “1” or “2” above.
Preferred
·
Strong computer systems
skill needed to maintain case databases and generate case reports using
WestlawNext, Adobe Acrobat, and other software.
·
Excellent communication
and interpersonal skills.
·
Strong writing and
organizational skills.
·
Efficient legal research
skills.
·
Experience utilizing
Microsoft Office, e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Salary: $47,099+
Please include a resume and cover letter with
your application.
Applications will be accepted until position is
filled.
NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to
budget availability and/or grant funding.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Department of Education
of the City of New York to provide educational and employment opportunities
without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin,
alienage, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status,
disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, prior record of
arrest or conviction (except as permitted by law), predisposing genetic
characteristics, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offenses
and stalking, and to maintain an environment free of harassment on any of the
above-noted grounds, including sexual harassment or retaliation. Inquiries
regarding compliance with this equal opportunity policy may be directed to:
Office of Equal Opportunity, 65 Court Street, Room 1102, Brooklyn, New York
11201, or visit the OEO website athttp://schools.nyc.gov/OEO
Required Skills
Required Experience
Job Location
NEW YORK, NY
