Special Education Assistant (Substitute), Box SEA Sub - Batavia

Duties

The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Education Policy is seeking candidates for a Special Education Assistant (Substitute) position in the New York State School for the Blind. The incumbent of this position will be responsible for the classroom care of students in the school’s education program in the absence of regular staff.

Minimum qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have a High School diploma or a High School Equivalency diploma AND the ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting of children.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Special consideration will be given to candidates with the following qualifications:
• Experience working with severe to profoundly disabled and/or blind/sensory impaired children;
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of an educational team; and
• Possession of, or willing to secure, an Article 19A school bus driver certification.

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 temporary, on-call, hourly position. 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 High School diploma or High School Equivalency diploma will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. 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 includes hours of Monday through Friday, 6:45am to 2:45pm or 7:00am to 3:00pm, depending on classroom assignment. Substitutes are notified by phone when services are needed. Every effort is made to give 24-hour prior notice.

*This position leads to a maximum salary of $26.15/hour based on level of certification. 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.

*Salary will be based on the employees credentials as outlined:
Employees with a current high school diploma will be placed in PEF Salary Grade 6.
Employees with a Level I or Level II Teaching Assistant certificate, or an Initial Teaching Assistant Certificate, will be placed in PEF Salary Grade 7.
Employees with a Level III Teaching Assistant certificate, a Teaching Assistant Continuing Certificate, or a Professional Teaching Assistant certificate will be placed in PEF Salary Grade 9.

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@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (SEA Sub - Batavia) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.

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.

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Civil service details

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