NY HELP No Agency Education Department, State Title Special Education Assistant – Substitute, (4 positions), Box ROM-440/00164, ROM-441/00165, ROM-442/00166, ROM-443/00167 Occupational Category No Preference Salary Grade NS Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $19.19 to $20.11 Hourly Employment Type Per Diem Appointment Type Temporary Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Other (see below) "Other" Explanation Monday 7:45am–3:45pm, Tuesday through Friday 7:00am–3:00pm. Substitutes are notified by phone when services are needed and every effort is made to give 24–hour prior notice. Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 7 AM To 4 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Oneida Street Address NYS School for the Deaf City Rome State NY Zip Code 13440 Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have a High School diploma or a High School Equivalency diploma AND the ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting of children AND New York State certification as a Teaching Assistant, or be able to obtain a New York State Teaching Assistant certificate within one (1) year of employment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference may be given to candidates who have the following: Experience working with special needs students particularly deaf or hard of hearing; The ability to communicate through ASL/Sign Language; and Experience working with adults as part of a team. Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Education Policy is seeking candidates for Four (4) Special Education Assistant Substitute positions at the New York State School for the Deaf. The incumbent of this position will be responsible for the classroom care of students in the school’s education or residential programs. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Provide direct supervision to students; Assist Instructors in the delivery and practice of content; Supervise students in the cafeteria during breakfast and lunch; Escort students from class to class; and Provide direct instruction under the supervision and guidance of the Instructor. Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: These will be temporary, on-call positions. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Applicants should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Fingerprinting through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Criminal Justice Services, a background check with the Office of Children and Family Services and clearance from the Justice Center Staff Exclusion List is required for employment. Fees associated with this process are at the applicant’s expense. Fees associated with fingerprinting do not apply if applicant’s fingerprints exist in the NYS TEACH System. Verification of education will be required for all candidates at the time of interview. Candidates are required to obtain a New York State Teaching Assistant certificate within one (1) year of employment. After one (1) year of employment, continued employment as a Special Education Assistant is dependent upon maintaining the appropriate level of certification as a New York State Teaching Assistant. Failure to obtain a New York State Teaching Assistant certificate within one (1) year of employment will result in removal from employment. The work schedule for this position includes the hours of Monday 7:45am–3:45pm, Tuesday through Friday 7:00am–3:00pm. Substitutes are notified by phone when services are needed and every effort is made to give 24–hour prior notice. APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by November 18, 2024, to NYSSD@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (ROM-440/00164, ROM-441/00165, ROM-442/00166, ROM-443/00167) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records. Interested in a job with New York State, but don’t know where to start? Visit these links for information on working for New York State: https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/ https://www.cs.ny.gov/pio/publications/gettingajob.pdfGenerous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:Holiday & Paid Time Off Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually. Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service. Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually. Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C. Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.Health Care Benefits Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs. Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.Additional Benefits Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply). NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan. Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only). Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Opportunities for telecommuting. Eligibility for various life insurance options. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Office of Human Resources Management Telephone (518) 474-5215 Fax (518) 486-5631 Email Address NYSSD@nysed.gov Address Street NYS Education Department 89 Washington Ave. Room 528EB City Albany State NY Zip Code 12234 Notes on Applying APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by November 18, 2024, to NYSSD@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (ROM-440/00164, ROM-441/00165, ROM-442/00166, ROM-443/00167) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.
