Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleInstructor, Box BDC-247/00140
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $37953 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 as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired; and
• Training as an Orientation and Mobility specialist.
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s School for the Blind is seeking applicants for an Instructor position. Major 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;
• Plan and conduct activities for students to enhance development of skills in their areas of need;
• Assure Home/Residential/Health Center/School communication and program consistency;
• Directly supervise assigned Instructor Assistants;
• Prepare evaluation reports, report cards and deficiency notices, quarterly progress reports and IEP’s and all other required paperwork and 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: Review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to nyssbjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (BDC-247/00140) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter 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 Office of Human Resources Management
89 Washington Ave., 528 EB
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to nyssbjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (BDC-247/00140) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Please like us on Facebook!