Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleDevelopmental Specialist 1
Occupational CategoryEducation, Teaching
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $49202 to $62806 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Transfer Qualifications: Any Current Developmental Specialist 1
Anyone eligible for a 70.1 transfer.
Promotional Opportunities: Anyone currently reachable on the Civil Service list.
Provisional Appointment: In the event that there is not a valid eligible list, candidates who
meet the qualifications below may be qualified for a provisional
appointment.
Minimum Qualifications: On or before the date of the examination, you must have provisional New York State certification* in special education or provisional New York State certification* in N-6 extended to teach the mentally retarded.
*Possession of a certificate issued by the Cities of Buffalo or New York may be considered comparable to the teaching certificate issued by New York State if used within the appropriate jurisdiction.
As of February 26, 2022 all OPWDD employees assigned to this location must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. There is no testing option for employees assigned to this location in lieu of vaccination.
Duties Description PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Developmental Specialist 1: appointment level; under the supervision of a higher-level Developmental Specialist, assists in the development and implementation of IEPs, IPPs, and instructional programs for a group of students
Developmental Specialists are certified teachers who specialize in educating students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Incumbents function as primary contributors to individual education programs (IEP) for students in Developmental Disabilities State Operations Office (DDSOO) programs; serve as members of program planning teams; and develop individual program plans (IPP), which are used to encourage and assist individuals in developing basic education, self-help, communication, and prevocational skills.
Positions are classified in the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities.
Distinguishing Characteristics
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and assists in developing comprehensive IEPs and IPPs, consistent with students’ needs, to create effective school programs, enable students to reach their highest learning potentials, and improve learning outcomes.
• Evaluates students’ strengths, abilities, needs, and goals.
• Assists in the development and implementation of instructional programs for basic skills development based on IEPs and IPPs, including intervention strategies and behavior modification techniques, for individual or group settings.
• Administers evaluations, reviews performance data, updates objectives, and recommends modifications to IPPs to ensure students’ progress.
• Maintains ongoing communication with parents or guardians, classroom team members, and program directors to promote learning and development across various settings.
• Completes, updates, and maintains IEP documentation for students as required by the New York State Education Department; and ensures that federal and State regulations are followed.
• Attends and participates in conferences, training programs, and quality assurance activities.
• Other duties as assigned.
Additional Comments APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit cover letter and résumé by December 1, 2022 to:
Sunmount-OHRM
2445 State Route 30
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
E-Mail: sunmount.careers@opwdd.ny.gov
Phone: (518) 359-4150
Fax: (518) 359-4161
Please reference the above EOA # 22-212 in all correspondence.
Please note:
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
• OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
• Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Division of Administration Central Office at (518) 473-4785 or Email at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
• Position may be eligible for Loan Forgiveness via the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program\
• For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.