Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleChild Care Aide 1, Box RDC-178/00713
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $28310 to $34797 Annually
"Other" Explanation This will be a permanent, 10-month, 2nd shift appointment with work week hours as follows: Monday 3:00pm-10:30pm; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 2:30pm-10:30pm; and Friday 6:30am-3:00pm.
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Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must be able to read, write and speak English, follow written and spoken instructions, and be in good health and good physical condition.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference may be given to candidates who have:
• Experience working with deaf students; and
• The ability to communicate through ASL/Sign Language.
*Leads to a maximum salary of $34,797 ($41,756 pro-rated to 10 months) with annual performance advances.
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s School for the Deaf is seeking to fill a Child Care Aide 1 position. Major responsibilities of this position will include, but not be limited to, the following:
• Maintain the safety and well-being of students by escorting students to and from meals during morning and lunch times, monitor assigned exits during evacuation emergencies, bring children requiring medical attention to the health center, supervise and maintain control in all areas where children are gathered, and assist and chaperone students on off-campus activities;
• Utilize a total communication approach to language development in the presence of hearing impaired individuals by using both sign language and voice at all times;
• Support and assist students in completion of school work;
• Check to make sure that each student has his/her hearing aid, cochlear implant, and/or glasses daily;
• Attend to students’ personal hygiene needs and the development of appropriate daily living skills;
• Assist students during meal times by providing supervision at each dining room entrance, checking assigned students at meal time for appropriate behaviors, encouraging students to eat balanced meals, conversing with students during meal times, and helping to create a relaxed, family-type atmosphere; and
• Prevent child abuse and maltreatment by attending all staff training, carrying out responsibilities as a mandated reporter of child abuse and maltreatment, using approved techniques (under direction of Child Care Aide 2) to manage students, and reporting to supervisors as required regarding occurrences giving rise to concerns involving children in care.
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. Filling of this position is contingent upon Division of Budget approval. This will be a permanent, 10-month, 2nd shift appointment with work week hours as follows: Monday 3:00pm-10:30pm; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 2:30pm-10:30pm; and Friday 6:30am-3:00pm.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by September 10, 2015 to nyssdjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (RDC-178/00713) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.
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Name Office of Human Resources Management
Email Address nyssdjobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street New York State Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, Room 528
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by September 10, 2015 to nyssdjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (RDC-178/00713) 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!