Full Jobs List Full Exams List
School Selection Specialist
Description of Duties
This position in a school district is responsible for the technological components of the school selection process and school assignments for students. The employee develops and monitors a computerized system to equitably place students in accordance with Federal, State, and District regulations and policies. Work involves direct student and parent contact regarding placement and recruitment. General supervision is exercised over a subordinate staff. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of, the Director of Student Equity and Placement or other higher-level staff member.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements on or before the date of the written exam:
Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus EITHER:
- Graduation with a Bachelor's degree and two (2) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent* experience in casework, student counseling or placement, or involving the compilation, organization, and analysis of statistical data, or activities associated with data retrieval; OR,
- Graduation with an Associate's degree plus four (4) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent* experience as defined in (A) above; OR,
- Six (6) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent* experience as defined in (A) above; OR,
- An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B), and (C) above.
NOTE: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee.
Anticipated Eligibility – Age and Educational Requirements:
According to Civil Service Law, section 54 which became effective September 4, 2024, applicants who are within 12 months of meeting the minimum age or attaining the minimum educational requirements following the date of examination, may take the civil service exam, but will be restricted from certification until such a time that the minimum age or educational requirements are met. Candidates will be required to provide proof of qualifying education and/or age within 12 months of exam date in order to be eligible for appointment from a certified list.
Special Requirements:
If you are appointed, you will be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate your capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.
Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test for employment with Monroe County Government.
