Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleTeacher 2/ Teacher 3/ Teacher 4, Temporary, Summer, Sagamore Children's Center, P26723

Occupational CategoryEducation, Teaching

Salary GradeNS

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

Salary RangeFrom $23.56 to $46.67 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Day shift weekdays, plus scheduled weekend hours

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Suffolk

Street Address Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center

197 Half Hollow road

City Dix Hills

StateNY

Zip Code11746

Job Specifics

Duties Description Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center is recruiting Summer Teachers for the 2025 Summer school year. Summer Teachers provide classroom coverage and support to the educational instruction provided to individuals with mental illness. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.

As a Teacher, you will teach elementary, secondary, or special subjects including
• Preparing course and unit outlines, lesson plans, and individual education plans
• Evaluating and documenting individuals’ performance and progress
• Collaborating with treatment team to work toward treatment goals and objectives

Minimum Qualifications Teacher 1 – Bachelor’s degree including satisfactory completion of the semester hours required for the teaching specialty.

Teacher 2 – Current New York State Education Department initial certification in classroom teaching in the appropriate specialty.

Teacher 3 – Current New York State Education Department permanent/professional certification in classroom teaching in the appropriate specialty.

Teacher 4 - Current New York State Education Department permanent/professional certification in classroom teaching in the appropriate specialty and 2 years of post-certification (initial or permanent/professional) teaching experience in that same specialty.

Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• NYS Retirement programs

Background checks will be required.

The position is temporary for the Summer School Program running from July 1, 2026 to August 30, 2026.

Medicaid/Medicare Requirements:
In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally-assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.

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

How to Apply

Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax 631-370-1793

Email Address SagamoreCareers@OMH.NY.GOV

Address

Street Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center

197 Half Hollow Road

City Dix Hills

State NY

Zip Code 11746

 

Notes on ApplyingIndicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials.

https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf

The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.