Special Education Assistant Box NYSSB - SEA

Position: Special Education Assistant, (Continuous Recruitment), Box NYSSB - SEA
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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 01/15/25

Applications Due
04/15/27

Vacancy ID178438

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NY HELPNo

Agency Education Department, State

Title Special Education Assistant, (Continuous Recruitment), Box NYSSB - SEA

Occupational Category No Preference

Salary GradeNS

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

Salary Range From $32176 to $46026 Annually

Employment Type

Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Monday through Friday, 6:45am-2:45pm or 7:00am-3:00pm

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 6:30 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 Code
14020

Duties Description The New York State Education Department's (NYSED) Office of Education Policy is seeking candidates for a Special Education Assistant position in the New York State School for the Blind. Under the direction of an Instructor, the incumbent of this position will perform duties that are instructional in nature and deliver direct care to students. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

* Provide specialized instruction to individual or groups of students under the direction of a certified teacher;

* Gather and provide information about students to assist in the development of appropriate learning experiences;

* Assist students in the use of available instructional resources and assist in the development of instructional materials;

* Provide appropriate care, including hygiene needs for medically fragile students;

* Assist in instructional programs in arts, crafts, music, and related instruction as required; and

* Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference may be given to candidates who have the following:

* Experience working with severe to profoundly disabled and/or blind/sensory impaired children.

* Possession of, or willing to secure, and Article 19A (CDL) 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 CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This will be a permanent, unclassified, appointment, consisting of 183 days during the school year, 31 days during the summer, and an additional five days for program-related activities, for a total of 219 days. 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 a High School Equivalency diploma will be required at the time of interview for all candidates.

Verification of degree and/or transcripts and valid New York State Teaching Assistant certificate or be eligible to obtain a New York State Teaching Assistant certificate within one (1) year of employment will be required for all candidates at the time of interview. Candidates are required to possess valid New York State Teaching Assistant certificate or obtain a New York State Teaching Assistant certificate within one (1) year of employment.

Continued employment is dependent upon maintaining valid New York State Teaching Assistant certificate 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 Assistant certificate 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 Assistant certificate will result…