NEW YORK STATE
Department of Civil Service Announces
Examinations Open to All Qualified Individuals

Appointees who work in the five boroughs of New York City or in Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland, or Westchester Counties will receive an additional $1,264 annual downstate adjustment. Appointees who work in Dutchess, Orange, or Putnam Counties will receive an additional $632 annual Mid-Hudson adjustment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: On or before August 31, 2005, you must have a permanent or professional New York State Teacher Certificate OR an eligibility for a permanent or professional New York State Teacher Certificate letter from the New York State Education Department*, plus a paid fee receipt AND, in addition to either of the above, a total of three years of provisional, initial, permanent or professional teaching experience.

*Applicants filing under this requirement must submit with their application, a copy of both the letter from the New York State Education Department and the paid fee receipt. Failure to provide this information will result in the disapproval of the application.

REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT: Possession of a permanent or professional New York State Teacher Certificate is necessary for continued employment. Loss of certification will result in termination of employment.

NOTES:

1. Appropriate part-time and volunteer experience, which can be verified, will be accepted on a prorated basis.
2. New York State residence is not required.
3. PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING: Due to the nature of the position, information will be solicited from the New York State Register for Child Abuse and Maltreatment. The information obtained may prevent appointment to this position. You will be required to pay the processing fee for this screening, currently $5.
4. Fingerprints and Fees: Fingerprinting is sometimes required at the time of appointment. If so, you may be required to pay the processing fee, currently $75.

THE POSITIONS: This position exists in the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. One vacancy currently exists in Suffolk County. This position also exists in the following counties: Albany, Bronx, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Clinton, Delaware, Dutchess, Kings, Oneida, Orange, and Richmond.

DUTIES: As a Youth Education Coordinator, you would be responsible for the supervision of the education program in a small Office of Children and Family Services residential center. You would develop an overall facility education plan, hire and supervise teachers, evaluate staff performance and assign students to appropriate classes. Up to 50% of your time may be spent instructing students in subject area courses.

SALARIES: Salaries are paid on a ten-month basis. If you work during the other two months, you will receive additional compensation.

SUBJECT OF EXAMINATION: There will be no written test. If you meet the Minimum Qualifications your education and experience will be evaluated against the general background/critical activities of the position. This evaluation will concentrate on your experience in four areas: (1) selecting and employing a variety of techniques in presenting subject matter to students; (2) planning and outlining class work; (3) preparation of assessment techniques and analyzing student achievement; and (4) training and/or supervision of other education related staff. With each area in mind, provide complete and accurate information on your OC-APP Open Competitive Examination Application form, including a description of the type of educational setting (public school, correctional facility, etc.) and the type of student population you were teaching (Special Education, Juvenile Correctional, Remedial, Gifted, English as a second language, adult education, etc.). It is essential that you describe your education and experience as completely as possible on the OC-APP Open Competitive Examination Application form. Ambiguity, vagueness or omissions will not be decided in your favor. Do NOT send resumes. If you need more space, attach additional 8½ x 11” sheets, following the same format used on the application form. Additional unsolicited information will not be accepted after the last day for filing.

Your final score must be 70 or higher in order to pass. Rank on the eligible list will be determined after adding any wartime veterans' and Civil Service Law Section 85-a credits to your final passing score.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Download examination application OC-APP form; or
• Email examinfo@cs.state.ny.us to request OC-APP forms; or
• Obtain OC-APP form at State agency or facility personnel/business offices by calling Albany (518) 457-6216 or New York City (212) 961-4326 or Buffalo (716) 858-8473.

The NYS Department of Civil Service reserves the right to reject for lateness or to accept applications filed after the advertised filing period. All statements you make on your application are subject to investigation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

NEW YORK STATE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: It is the policy of the State of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS IN TESTING: In addition, it is the policy of the Department of Civil Service, in accordance with the New York State Human Rights Law and the Americans with Disabilities Act, to provide qualified persons with disabilities equal employment opportunity and equal opportunity to participate in and receive the benefits, services, programs, and activities of the Department. It is the policy of the Department to provide such persons reasonable accommodations and reasonable modifications as are necessary to enjoy equal opportunity. Persons with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in an examination must note this on their applications. Further information is available from the Special Arrangements Unit of the Department of Civil Service at (518) 457-3416 or TDD (telecommunications device for the deaf) (518) 457-8480.

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Issued: 5/20/05