Instructor (TVI), Box BAT-574/00124

Duties

The New York State Education Department’s Office of Special Education and Access is seeking candidates for an Instructor (Teacher of the Visually Impaired) position in the New York State School for the Blind. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Ability to communicate and work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams;
• Assist department leaders and classroom instructors with the development, implementation and monitoring of a school-wide curriculum plan based on the Expanded Core Curriculum;
• Participate in or facilitate curriculum review committees;
• Stay informed of trends in instructional methods and educational technology;
• Assist teachers in incorporating new technology into their lessons;
• Provide feedback to teachers based on individual observation and student performance data;
• Use data to monitor performance on New Your State Learning Standards;
• Provide professional development and technical assistance to support classroom instructors’ implementation of curriculum;
• Serve as a resource to staff and teachers in the curriculum, instruction, and assessment process; and
• Perform other duties as requested by the Head of Department.

Minimum qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree or higher AND a valid Teacher of the Visually Impaired Certification AND the ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting of children.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Special consideration will be given to candidates with the following qualifications:

• NYS Teaching Certificate in Special Education

It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

Additional comments

This will be a permanent, unclassified, 10-month appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of bachelor’s degree will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. Verification of degree and/or transcripts and valid New York State teaching certification in Teacher of the Visually Impaired will be required for all candidates at the time of interview. Candidates are required to possess valid New York State teaching certification in Teacher of the Visually Impaired with active registration at the time of hire. Continued employment is dependent upon maintaining valid New York State teaching certification in Teacher of the Visually Impaired, including adhering to all relevant professional development and training requirements as specified by the Office of Teaching Initiatives. Candidates with initial New York State teaching certification will be required to obtain a professional New York State teaching certification in Teacher of the Visually Impaired prior to the expiration of the initial New York State teaching certification. Candidates with permanent or professional teaching certification must maintain valid certification and active registration. Failure to maintain a valid New York State teaching certification with active registration in Teacher of the Visually Impaired will result in removal from employment. Fingerprinting through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Division 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. Fees associated with this process are at the applicant’s expense. Fees associated with fingerprinting do not apply if applicant’s fingerprints exist in the NYS TEACH System. The work schedule for this position will be 7:30 am – 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

This position leads to a maximum salary of $83,424-$106,366 *(depending on education level) based on annual performance advances. For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.

Interested in a job with New York State, but don’t know where to start?

Visit these links for information on working for New York State:
• https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/
• https://www.cs.ny.gov/pio/publications/gettingajob.pdf

Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:

Holiday & Paid Time Off
• 30 hours of paid personal leave annually.
• Six (6) days (42 hours) of paid sick leave each semester, totaling twelve (12) days (84 hours) per school year.

Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.

Additional Benefits
• Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
• NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Opportunities for telecommuting.
• Eligibility for various life insurance options.

Civil service details

• Jurisdictional class: Unclassified Service
• Appointment type: Permanent
• Salary grade: NS
• Bargaining unit: PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
• NY HELPS: No