Review Vacancy
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleTeacher 2/ Teacher 3/ Teacher 4, Temporary, Summer, Sagamore Children's Center, P26723
Occupational CategoryEducation, Teaching
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $23.56 to $46.67 Hourly
"Other" Explanation Day shift weekdays, plus scheduled weekend hours
Workday
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.
Email Address SagamoreCareers@OMH.NY.GOV
Address
Street Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center
197 Half Hollow Road
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.