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Teacher 2, 3, 4 (NY HELPS)

New York State Civil Service

Lansing, NYFull-time$53–84K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$53–84K/yr
Location
Lansing, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

NYSED Initial Classroom Teaching Certification, requiredNYSED Permanent/Professional Classroom Teaching Certification, required

Job overview

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services seeks a Teacher 2, 3, or 4 to provide formal instruction to residents at the Finger Lakes Residential Center. The teacher instructs courses recognized by the New York State Education Department and prepares or modifies curricula, course outlines, and lesson plans. Preferred specialties include English Language Arts, math, science, and special education.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Classroom Teaching, nice to haveCurriculum Preparation, nice to haveLesson Planning, nice to haveFormal Instruction, nice to have

Qualifications

One Year Permanent Competitive or 55B/C Service or 70.1 Transfer Eligibility, requiredNYSED Initial Classroom Teaching Certification, requiredNYSED Permanent/Professional Classroom Teaching Certification, requiredTwo Years Post-Certification Teaching Experience, required

Full job description

NY HELPS Yes

55-b/c Eligible Yes

Agency Children & Family Services, Office of

Title Teacher 2, 3, 4 (NY HELPS)

Occupational Category Education, Teaching

Salary Grade 17

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

Salary Range From $53132 to $84286 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Internship No

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Tompkins

Street Address Finger Lakes Residential Center

250 Auburn Rd

City Lansing

State NY

Zip Code 14882

Duties Description Instruct a course(s) recognized by the New York State Education Department.Prepare or modify curriculum and course outlines.Prepare daily or weekly lesson plans and conduct a schedule of formal instruction for residents of an Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) facility.Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.

Minimum Qualifications One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title or in a title eligible for 70.1 transfer. Open to the Public: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*Requirements for Appointment at Each Level:For Teacher 2: Current New York State Education Department initial certification in classroom teaching in the appropriate specialty.For Teacher 3: Current New York State Education Department permanent/professional certification in classroom teaching in the appropriate specialty.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.This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

Additional Comments Preferred specialties: English Language Arts, Math, Science and Special Ed. * NY HELPSThis title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. It is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.Requirements for Continued Employment: Possession of a permanent/professional or provisional/initial New York State certificate in the appropriate specialty is necessary for continued employment. Loss of certification will result in termination of employment.Background Investigation Requirements:1) All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees. 2) All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees. 3) For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable. The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age, 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, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable 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. In furtherance of Executive Order 31 and OCFS’s mission to have a diverse 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.

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Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services

Telephone 518-473-7936

Fax 518-473-6122

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street Bureau of Personnel - MG

52 Washington Street, 231 North

City Rensselaer

State NY

Zip Code 12144

Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to [email protected] 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

How this job compares

Set against the 3,963 open Teacher jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 15, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$53–84K/yr
  • New York median$52–73K/yr220 salary ranges
  • US median$54–73K/yr628 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $69K, is 10% above the New York median midpoint ($62K) — in the middle half of Teacher salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 517 open Teacher jobs in New York and 3,963 across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Teacher postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (573 postings).
Education
1,555 of the 3,963 open Teacher jobs (39%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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