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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 07/11/14

Applications Due06/11/15

Vacancy ID14895

NY HELPNo

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleSpecial Education Assistant, Special Education Assistant Substitute, Box: SEA-Batavia

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $25132 to $35935 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Genesee

Street Address NYS School for the Blind

City Batavia

StateNY

Zip Code14010

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have the following:

High School Diploma or GED plus six (6) hours of appropriate college credit in the human services field;

The ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting of children and to participate in physical activities such as swimming; and

New York State certification as a Teaching Assistant, or be eligible to obtain such certificate within one (1) year of employment.



PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference may be given to candidates who have the following:

specialized training in working with severe to profoundly disabled and/or blind/sensory impaired children;

demonstrated ability to work as a member of an educational team; and/or

are in possession of, or willing to secure, an Article 19A school bus driver certification

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s School for the Blind is seeking to fill a Special Education Assistant or Special Education Assistant Substitute position. The incumbent of this position will be responsible for the classroom care of students in the school’s education program.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Fingerprinting through the Department of Criminal Justice Services, a background check with the New York State Office of Children and Family Services and clearance from the Justice Center Staff Exclusion List are required for employment. Hours for this position are Monday through Friday - 6:45am/7:00am to 2:45pm/3:00pm. 

Salary for Special Education Assistant: $25,132 - $35,935 (depending on qualifications)
Hourly Rate for Special Education Assistant Substitute: $15.31/hour

APPLICATION: Applications are accepted on a continuous basis; applicants will be contacted when a vacancy is available. Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to nyssbjobs@mail.nysed.gov. Please include the Box number (SEA - Batavia) of the position 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

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address nyssbjobs@mail.nysed.gov

Address

Street NYS Education Department

89 Washington Ave. Room 528EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Applications are accepted on a continuous basis; applicants will be contacted when a vacancy is available. Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to nyssbjobs@mail.nysed.gov. Please include the Box number (SEA - Batavia) of the position in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Please like us on Facebook!

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