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Agency Education Department, State

Title Child Care Aide 1 (Substitute), Box ROM-430/00806

Occupational Category No Preference

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit ISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $19.83 to $19.83 Hourly

Employment Type Per Diem

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation The work schedule for this position includes hours of Monday, 8:30am to 10:00am AND 11:45am to 12:45pm, and Tuesday through Thursday, 6:30am to 8:00am AND 11:45am to 12:45pm. There will also be the option to substitute for the full-time Child Care Aide 1s during the 2nd and 3rd shifts, on an as needed basis.

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 10 AM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Oneida

Street Address NYS School for the Deaf

City Rome

State NY

Zip Code 13440

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must be able to read, write and speak English, follow written and spoken instructions, and be in good health and good physical condition.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference may be given to candidates who have:• Experience working with deaf students; and• The ability to communicate through ASL/Sign Language.

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Education Policy is seeking candidates for a Child Care Aide 1 (Substitute) position at the New York State School for the Deaf (NYSSD). Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:• Maintain the safety and well-being of students by escorting students to and from meals during morning and lunch times, monitor assigned exits during evacuation emergencies, bring children requiring medical attention to the health center, supervise and maintain control in all areas where children are gathered, and assist and chaperone students on off-campus activities;• Utilize a total communication approach to language development in the presence of deaf or hard of hearing individuals by using both sign language and voice at all times; • Check to make sure that each student has his/her hearing aid, cochlear implant, and/or glasses daily;• Attend to students’ personal hygiene needs and the development of appropriate daily living skills; • Assist students during mealtimes by providing supervision at each dining room entrance, checking assigned students at mealtime for appropriate behaviors, encouraging students to eat balanced meals, conversing with students during mealtimes, and helping to create a relaxed, family-type atmosphere; and• Prevent child abuse and maltreatment by attending all staff training, carrying out responsibilities as a mandated reporter of child abuse and maltreatment, and under direction of the supervisor, use approved techniques to manage students, and report to supervisors, as required, regarding occurrences giving rise to concerns involving children in care.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a temporary, hourly position with a set schedule of 10 hours per week. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Applicants should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Fingerprinting through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Division of Criminal Justice Services, a background check with the Office of Children and Family Services and clearance from the Justice Center Staff Exclusion List is required for employment. Fees associated with this process are at the applicant’s expense. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Applicants should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. The work schedule for this position includes hours of Monday, 8:30am to 10:00am AND 11:45am to 12:45pm, and Tuesday through Thursday, 6:30am to 8:00am AND 11:45am to 12:45pm. There will also be the option to substitute for the full-time Child Care Aide 1s during the 2nd and 3rd shifts, on an as needed basis. APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by May 22, 2024 to nyssdjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (ROM-430/00806) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility. New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records. Interested in a job with New York State, but don’t know where to start? Visit these links for information on working for New York State: • https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/ • https://www.cs.ny.gov/pio/publications/gettingajob.pdfGenerous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:Holiday & Paid Time Off• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service. • Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C. • Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.Health Care Benefits• Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.Additional Benefits• Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).• NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.• Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only). • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).• Opportunities for telecommuting.• Eligibility for various life insurance options.

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Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address nyssdjobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street New York State Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, Room 528

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

Notes on Applying APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by May 22, 2024 to nyssdjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (ROM-430/00806) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.