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THIS TITLE IS IN A CIVIL SERVICE COMPETITIVE CLASS THAT IS SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION.  POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO APPLICANTS WHO ARE PERMANENT AS ADMINISTRATIVE EDUCATION OFFICER, OR PERMANENT IN AN EQUIVALENT TITLE THAT IS ELIGIBLE FOR 6.1.9 TO ADMINISTRATIVE EDUCATION OFFICER, OR CANDIDATES WHO TOOK THE MOST RECENT ADMINISTRATIVE EDUCATION OFFICER CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION.

(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:
  • analyzing multiple data sources (both qualitative & quantitative) to assess and prioritize the needs of schools;
  • collaborating with Superintendent and PLF to develop strategic support plans; and
  • 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: $107,203+

(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 at http://schools.nyc.gov/OEO

Required Skills Required Experience