Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleInstructor, Box BDC-237/00137
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $37935 to $62360 Annually
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree or higher and a valid NYS teaching certificate in Special Education.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Special consideration will be given to candidates with the following qualifications:
• Certification in Mathematics, 7-12;
• Certification as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI);
• Proficiency in Braille instruction and/or have significant experience with reading and writing Braille;
• Ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting of children and to participate in physical activities; and
• Experience and training in the areas of behavior modification, orientation and mobility, sign language, and Braille.
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s School for the Blind is seeking applicants for an Instructor position. A Special Education Teacher with content Certification in Math (Secondary level) is preferred. Duties of this position will include, but not be limited to, the following:
• Provide classroom instruction;
• Assure that appropriate Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) are established and all mandates fulfilled;
• Assure that behavior plans are established and consistently implemented;
• Administer standardized educational assessments, collect data, and monitor progress;
• Coordinate development of educational reports and recommendations;
• Establish and monitor individual Redbooks and data collection;
• Plan and conduct activities for students to enhance development of skills in their areas of need;
• Establish a daily schedule for students and staff;
• Assure Home/Residential/Health Center/School communication and program consistency;
• Directly supervise assigned Instructor Assistants;
• Perform other Behavioral and Health and Safety Standards as defined in the employee handbook;
• Prepare evaluation reports, report cards and deficiency notices, quarterly progress reports and IEP’s and all other required paperwork;
• Maintain daily attendance records;
• Participate in departmental staff, parent, and multidisciplinary meetings; and
• Perform any other duties as requested by supervisors.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 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. This will be a permanent, 10-month position.
* Leads to a maximum salary of $62,360 - $79,501 through annual performance advances
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by July 3, 2015 to nyssbjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Please include the Box number (BDC-237/00137) of the position in all correspondence and in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Office of Human Resources Management
Email Address nyssbjobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street New York State Education Department
89 Washington Avenue Room 528 EB
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by July 3, 2015 to nyssbjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Please include the Box number (BDC-237/00137) of the position in all correspondence and in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Please like us on Facebook!