Teacher

Duties Description

Instruct a course(s) recognized by the New York State Education Department, delivering high-quality formal instruction to residents of an Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) facility.

Prepare or modify curriculum and course outlines, ensuring they align with educational standards and meet the needs of students.

Develop daily or weekly lesson plans, outlining specific learning objectives, instructional strategies, and assessment methods, to facilitate effective teaching and learning.

Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview, as part of our comprehensive onboarding process.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title or in a title eligible for 70.1 transfer is required.

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, if the candidate meets the below NY HELPS minimum qualifications.

NY HELPS Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications:

Requirements for Appointment at Each Level:

For Teacher 2: Current New York State Education Department initial certification in classroom teaching in the appropriate specialty is mandatory.

For Teacher 3: Current New York State Education Department permanent/professional certification in classroom teaching in the appropriate specialty is necessary.

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

This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

Preferred Specialties: Only Science 7-12

Certification MUST be at the 7-12 grade level.

Appointment level commensurate with certification.