GO FOR IT MIKE!!!!! -----Original Message----- From: acbny-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:acbny-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mike Godino Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 2:20 PM To: acb-l@xxxxxxx; ACBNY Subject: [acbny-l] Job Posting Subject: Job Announcement Deputy Commissioner for VESID NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Washington Avenue, Albany, New York 12234 An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer DEPUTY COMMISSIONER FOR VOCATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES LOCATION: Albany, NY SALARY: NS, Exempt Preferred Qualifications How to Apply The State Education Department is currently seeking candidates for the position of Deputy Commissioner for Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities. The incumbent will be responsible for administering special education, vocational rehabilitation, and independent living programs for New York State and will serve as State Director of Special Education and State Director of Vocational Rehabilitation. In addition, the Deputy Commissioner provides administrative oversight for the New York State School for the Blind and the New York State School for the Deaf. The Deputy Commissioner provides direction to a staff of over 800 professional and support employees located in 22 regional offices. The Deputy Commissioner reports to the Commissioner of Education, is a member of the Agency Leadership Group, and works closely with the Board of Regents, which oversees education, cultural institutions, and the professions in New York State. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position is in the exempt class and serves at the pleasure of the Commissioner of Education. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates should have senior level administrative experience, including responsibility for a major complex office or institution in education, vocational rehabilitation, or government. A thorough knowledge of special education and/or vocational rehabilitation is essential. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume by December 15, 2003 to: Ms. Gayle Bowden Director, Human Resources Management Box JG-1 NYS Education Department 89 Washington Avenue, Room 528 EB Albany, NY 12234 Fax (518) 486-5631 E-mail: jgerrity@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer 11/2003 Last updated: 11/25/03 URL:http://www.nysed.gov/hr/