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Agency Education Department, State

Title Special Education Assistant (Substitute), 4 Positions

Occupational Category No Preference

Salary Grade NS

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

Salary Range From $19.77 to $20.71 Hourly

Employment Type Per Diem

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation The work schedule for this position includes hours of Monday 7:45am–3:45pm, Tuesday through Friday 7:00am–3:00pm. Substitutes are notified by phone when services are needed. Every effort is made to give 24–hour prior notice.

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 Oneida

Street Address NYS School for the Deaf

City Rome

State NY

Zip Code 13440

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of Education Policy is seeking candidates to fill 4 Special Education Assistant Substitute positions in the New York State School for the Deaf. The incumbents of these positions will be responsible for the classroom care of students in the school’s education program in the absence of regular staff. The duties of these positions will include, but not be limited to, the following:• Provide direct supervision to students;• Assist Instructors in the delivery and practice of content;• Supervise students in the cafeteria during breakfast and lunch;• Escort students from class to class; and• Provide direct instruction under the supervision and guidance of the Instructor.

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have a High School Diploma or High School Equivalency diploma AND the ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting of children AND obtain a New York State certification as a Teaching Assistant or be eligible to obtain such certification within one (1) year of employment.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference may be given to candidates who have the following:• Experience working with special needs students particularly deaf or hard of hearing;• The ability to communicate through ASL/ Sign Language; and• Experience working with adults as part of a team.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 CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: These will be temporary, hourly, on-call positions. 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 degree and/or transcripts will be required for all candidates at the time of interview. Candidates are required to obtain a New York State Teaching Assistant certificate within (1) one year of employment. After one (1) year of employment, continued employment as a Special Education Assistant is dependent upon maintaining the appropriate level of certification as a New York State Teaching Assistant, including adhering to all relevant professional development and training requirements as specified by the Office of Teaching Initiatives. Failure to obtain a New York State Teaching Assistant within one (1) year of employment will result in removal from employment. After one (1) year employment, failure to maintain a New York State Teaching Assistant certificate 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 includes hours of Monday 7:45am–3:45pm, Tuesday through Friday 7:00am–3:00pm. 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 $20.71/hour. 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.APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by June 23, 2025 to [email protected] (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (ROM-457/00164, ROM-458/00166, ROM-459/00167, and ROM-461/00165) 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. 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.pdfGenerous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:Holiday & Paid Time Off• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service. • Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA/NYSCOPBA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C. • Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.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.

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Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518)-474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street New York State Education Department

89 Washington Ave, Room 528

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

Notes on Applying APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by June 23, 2025 to [email protected] (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (ROM-457/00164, ROM-458/00166, ROM-459/00167, and ROM-461/00165) 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.