Assistant Director (Education Executive 1) - Office for School Climate & Well-Being Employees Only)

Are you an energetic leader with a passion for fostering a culture of continuous improvement and resilience in the educational sphere? If this resonates with you, we invite you to explore the Assistant Director (Education Executive 1) position. In this role, you will be instrumental in shaping our Office for School Climate and Well-Being Program initiatives. You will oversee the statewide Learning Environment programs, addressing critical issues such as mental health, substance use, and trauma across the Commonwealth. This is a remarkable opportunity to make a meaningful difference in our education system!

In this position, you will play a key role in shaping administrative policies and management strategies within the Office for School Climate and Well-Being. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the statewide programming for Learning Environment initiatives, which encompass mental health, substance use, and trauma support across the Commonwealth. You will also lead the development of both short-term and long-term fiscal policies and plans for the office at local, intermediate unit, and statewide levels. A significant aspect of your role will involve participating in critical decisions regarding office activities, budget allocations, and project approvals or rejections. Furthermore, you will work closely with the Office Director to manage and supervise the professional and administrative staff within the Office for School Climate and Well-Being.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 4 days a week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Organizational or Location Restrictions:

• This posting is restricted to Safe Schools Office (Office for School Climate and Well-Being) employees only.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Six years of progressively responsible professional experience in the field of education, including one year in an administrative or supervisory capacity; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
  
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

This position is not subject to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding.

You must be eligible for selection in accordance with merit system employment regulations.

Recruitment Methods:

• Applicants must meet one of the following methods to be considered for this vacancy:
  • Promotion Without Exam

Promotion Without Examination (PWOE):

• Class Restrictions for Promotion Without Examination Only - You must have or have held regular civil service status in one of the following classifications:
  • Basic Education Associate 2
• Employees who previously held regular civil service status in the job title of the position being filled are also eligible for promotion without examination.
• The promotion without examination requirements are issued in accordance with merit system employment regulations.
• Meritorious service is defined as (a) the absence of any discipline above the level of written reprimand during the 12 months preceding the closing date of the posting, and (b) the last regular or probationary performance evaluation showing an overall rating of satisfactory or higher.
• Applicants must have a minimum of one year in the next lower class by the posting closing date with no break in service.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.