Review Vacancy
AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of
TitleTeaching Assistant Summer Session (Hourly)
Occupational CategoryEducation, Teaching
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $23.45 to $23.45 Hourly
Duties Description For a three-month period, over the summer session, Teaching Assistants will:
Provide direct instructional services to students utilizing lesson plans, tests and teaching aids developed by a certified teacher,under the supervision of a certified teacher.
Reinforce subject matter previously taught by a teacher byguiding students through a prescribed and frequently repetitivelearning exercise.
Administer, proctor and correct tests.
Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview
Minimum Qualifications Possession of a current certificate issued by the NYS EducationDepartment in one of the following:
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Certificate; OR
Pre-Professional Teaching Assistant Certificate; OR
Continuing Certificate as a Teaching Assistant; OR
Provisional, Initial, Permanent, or Professional TeacherCertificate.
Requirements for Continued Employment:
Employees must maintain New York State certification as listedabove in order to continue employment with New York State.
Additional Comments Background Investigation Requirements:
1) All prospective employees will be investigated through aCriminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State andfederal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must bereported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsifiedor omitted information on the prospective appointee’semployment application, may bar appointment or result inremoval after appointment. Each case will be determined on itsown merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of Stateand federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employeeswill be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminalhistory information, and may be required to pay any necessaryfees.
2) All prospective employees will be screened against theStatewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment(SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay anynecessary fees.
3) For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth(DJJOY) prospective appointees will be checked against the StaffExclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for theProtection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employeeswhose names appear on the SEL as having been foundresponsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect willbe barred from appointment and may have their namesremoved from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable.
The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equalopportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based uponage, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation,gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status,sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions),predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, maritalstatus or status as a victim of domestic violence, or otherapplicable legally protected characteristics. We devote special attention to dismantling racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff, and encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. Infurtherance of Executive Order 31 and OCFS’s mission to have adiverse workforce, all people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services
Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov
Address
Street Bureau of Personnel - SMC
52 Washington Street, 231 North
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.