Teacher 2,3,4 (NY HELPS)

NYS Office of Children and Family Services; Town of Highland (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYS Office of Children and Family Services seeks qualified teachers to deliver NYSED-recognized courses, prepare and modify curriculum, and organize daily or weekly lesson plans for residents of OCFS facilities.

Appointment may be under NY HELPS with 55b/c eligibility. Salary ranges from $53,132 to $84,286 with progression through Teacher 2–4 levels; OSC rules and union contracts apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title or eligible for 70.1 transfer.
• NY HELPS non-competitive minimum qualifications apply for Teacher 2/3/4 levels.
• Certification must be at the 7-12 grade level for this role.

Responsibilities

• Instruct a course(s) recognized by the New York State Education Department.
• Prepare or modify curriculum and course outlines.
• Prepare daily or weekly lesson plans and conduct formal instruction for residents of an OCFS facility.
• Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Lesson planning

Education

NYSED classroom teaching certification

7-12 grade certification

Job description

Duties Description

Instruct a course(s) recognized by the New York State Education Department.

Instruct a course(s) recognized by the New York State Education Department.

Prepare or modify curriculum and course outlines.

Prepare daily or weekly lesson plans and conduct a schedule of formal instruction for residents of an Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) facility.

Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title or in a title eligible for 70.1 transfer.

Open to the Public: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS)*. For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, if the candidate meets the below NY HELPS minimum qualifications.

NY HELPS Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications

Requirements for Appointment at Each Level:

• For Teacher 2: Current New York State Education Department initial certification in classroom teaching in the appropriate specialty.
• For Teacher 3: Current New York State Education Department permanent/professional certification in classroom teaching in the appropriate specialty.
• For Teacher 4: Current New York State Education Department permanent/professional certification in classroom teaching in the appropriate specialty and two years of post-certification (initial or permanent/professional) teaching experience in that same specialty.

This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

Additional Comments

Preferred Specialties ONLY: Science 7-12

• Certification MUST be at the 7-12 grade level

Appointment level commensurate with certification.

Starting Salary

(Teacher 2) / SG - 13 / $53,132

(Teacher 3) / SG - 15 / $59,363

(Teacher 4) / SG - 17 / $66,212

This position leads to a maximum salary of $84,286 based on annual performance advances. For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Background Investigation Requirements

• All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees.
• All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees.
• For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable.

The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We devote special attention to dismantling racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff, and encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. In furtherance of Executive Order 31 and OCFS’s mission to have a diverse workforce, all people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.