Instructor, Box NYSSB-Instructor

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 02/03/25

Applications Due
09/30/27

Vacancy ID179981

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NY HELPNo

Agency Education Department, State

Title Instructor, Box NYSSB-Instructor

Occupational Category No Preference

Salary GradeNS

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

Salary Range From $47153 to $98827 Annually

Employment Type

Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

"Other" Explanation Monday (7:45am - 3:30pm) and Tuesday through Friday (7:30am - 3:15pm)

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 7:30 AM

To 3 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Genesee

Street Address New York State School for the Blind

City Batavia

StateNY

Zip Code
14020

Duties Description The New York State Education Department's Office of Education Policy is seeking candidates for an Instructor position in the New York State School for the Blind. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

* Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare educational reports;

* Teach socially acceptable behaviors and employ techniques such as behavior modifications and positive reinforcements;

* Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities;

* Confer with parents, administrators, and other professionals to develop Individualized Education Programs designed to promote students' educational, physical and social development;

* Instruct students via lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in different subject areas that provide students the opportunities to observe, question, and investigate;

* Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory and perceptual motor skills, language, cognition and memory;

* Teach personal development skills such as goal setting, independence, and self-advocacy;

* Supervise Special Education Assistants; 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 NYS Teaching Certificate in Special Education and/or Teacher of the Visually Impaired AND the ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting of children.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

* Certification as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI)

* Experience and training in the areas of orientation and mobility or Braille.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This will be a permanent, 10-month position. 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. Promotions and transfers may change appointees' negotiating unit.

Applicants should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of degree and/or transcripts and New York State teaching certification in Special Education will be required for all candidates at the time of interview. Candidates are required to possess New York State teaching certification in Special Education at the time of hire.

Continued employment as an Instructor is dependent upon maintaining New York State teaching certification in Special Education. Candidates with an Initial New York State teaching certification in Special Education will be required to obtain a Permanent New York State teaching certification in Special Education prior to the expiration of the Initial New York State teaching certification in Special Education. Failure to maintain a New York State teaching certification in Special Education will result in removal from employment.

The work schedule for this position will be 7:30 am - 3:00 pm, Monday thru Friday.

* Leads to a maximum salary of $77,510 - $98,827 through annual performance advances.

APPLICATION:
Recruitment will continue until the position is filled. Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to nyssbjobs (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number…