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Teacher 2,3,4 (Science 7-12) (NY HELPS)

New York State Civil Service

Highland, NYFull-time$53–84K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

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

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

NYSED Initial Teaching CertificationNYSED Permanent/Professional Teaching Certification

Job overview

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services seeks a Teacher 2, 3, or 4 specializing in Science grades 7–12 at Highland Residential Center. The teacher will provide formal instruction to residents and prepare or modify curriculum, course outlines, and lesson plans. Appointment level depends on certification and, for Teacher 4, qualifying post-certification teaching experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Classroom TeachingScience Teaching

Qualifications

NYSED Initial Teaching CertificationNYSED Permanent/Professional Teaching CertificationTwo Years Post-Certification TeachingOne Year Permanent Competitive Service

Full job description

NY HELPS Yes

55-b/c Eligible No

Agency Children & Family Services, Office of

Title Teacher 2,3,4 (Science 7-12) (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 6 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Ulster

Street Address Highland Residential Center

629 N. Chodikee Lake Road

City Highland

State NY

Zip Code 12528

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)*. 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.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 ONLY: Science 7-12**Certification MUST be at the 7-12 grade levelAppointment level commensurate with certification. Starting Salary: (Teacher 2) / SG - 13 / $53,132(Teacher 3) / SG - 15 / $59,363(Teacher 4) / SG - 17 / $66,212This position leads to a maximum salary of $84,286 based on annual performance advances. For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contractsPlease specify in your cover letter or resume how you meet the minimum qualifications (as described above) when responding to this posting. For example, you should provide specific date ranges for qualifying experience, qualifying education or certifications. Non-specific submissions may be disqualified from further consideration if the information you provide does not meet the minimum qualifications.*For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be 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.At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), 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.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 - NLS

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 4,642 open Teacher jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$53–84K/yr
  • New York median$52–73K/yr251 salary ranges
  • US median$54–73K/yr682 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 709 open Teacher jobs in New York and 4,642 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
Teacher postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (776 postings).
Education
1,722 of the 4,642 open Teacher jobs (37%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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