Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleInstructor (Curriculum Specialist), Continuous Recruitment, Box ROM-353/00111

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeNS

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

Salary RangeFrom $43575 to $50724 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Monday 8:00am to 3:30pm, Tuesday through Friday 7:45am to 3:15pm

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 7:30 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Oneida

Street Address New York State School for the Deaf

401 Turin Street

City Rome

StateNY

Zip Code13440

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree or higher AND possess a valid NYS Teaching Certificate in Special Education OR a valid NYS Teacher of the Deaf certificate.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Special consideration will be given to candidates with the following qualifications:
• Minimum of five years classroom teaching experience or previous curriculum development work;
• Experience working with students with disabilities, particularly students who are deaf or hard of hearing;
• Ability to communicate through ASL/Sign Language.

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Education Policy is seeking candidates for an Instructor (Curriculum Specialist) position in the New York State School for the Deaf (NYSSD). 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;
• Select textbooks and other instructional materials for districtwide implementation;
• Set expectations for which parts of the curriculum must be covered within the school year;
• 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 the New York State Learning Standards;
• Collaborate with department leaders and instructional staff to develop curriculum aligned assessment measures;
• Write grant proposals related to curriculum and instructional matters;
• 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 assigned, by the Department Head or Superintendent of Schools.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a permanent, 10-month with the option to work up to 31 days in the summer. 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 valid NYS teaching certificate will be required for all candidates at the time of interview. Continued employment as an Instructor (Curriculum Specialist) is dependent upon maintaining the required NYS teaching certification. Fingerprinting through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department 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 8:00am to 3:30pm, Tuesday through Friday 7:45am to 3:15pm.

All NYSED employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit to mandatory weekly testing for COVID-19.

*Leads to a maximum salary of $71,628 - $91,323 based on annual performance advances and education level.

APPLICATION: Recruitment will continue until the position is filled. Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to nyssdjobs@nysed.gov (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-353/00111) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address nyssdjobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Recruitment will continue until the position is filled. Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to nyssdjobs@nysed.gov (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-353/00111) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.