Teacher 2, 3, 4 (NY HELPS)

NYS Office of Children and Family Services; Town of Lansing (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYS Office of Children and Family Services seeks educators to instruct courses recognized by the New York State Education Department and to prepare or modify curricula and outlines. You will deliver daily or weekly lessons for residents of an OCFS facility, following a structured schedule.

Open to the Public via NY HELPS; eligibility requires NYSED certification; some roles may be designated 55 b/c and require background checks.

Qualifications

• Current New York State Education Department initial certification in classroom teaching in the appropriate specialty.
• Current New York State Education Department permanent/professional certification in classroom teaching in the appropriate specialty.
• For Teacher 4: permanent/professional certification and two years of post-certification teaching experience in the same specialty.
• This title may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

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 a schedule of formal instruction for residents of an OCFS facility.
• Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.

Skills

English Language Arts

Math

Science

Special Ed

Education

NYSED classroom teaching certificate (initial)

NYSED classroom teaching certificate (professional)

Job description

Duties Description

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).

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: English Language Arts, Math, Science and Special Ed.

• NY HELPS

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. 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. Requirements for Continued Employment: Possession of a permanent/professional or provisional/initial New York State certificate in the appropriate specialty is necessary for continued employment. Loss of certification will result in termination of employment.

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.