Instructor; TVI), Box BAT

Position: Instructor (TVI), Box BAT-550/00124
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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 03/06/26

Applications Due
08/20/26

Vacancy ID211134

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NY HELPNo

Agency Education Department, State

Title Instructor (TVI), Box BAT-550/00124

Occupational Category Education, Teaching

Salary GradeNS

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

Salary Range From $48568 to $101788 Annually

Employment Type

Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 7:30 AM

To 3 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Genesee

Street Address New York State School for the Blind

City Batavia

StateNY

Zip Code
14020

Duties Description The New York State Education Department's Office of Education Policy is seeking candidates for an Instructor (Teacher of the Visually Impaired) position in the New York State School for the Blind. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

* Ability to communicate and work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams;

* Assist department leaders and classroom instructors with the development, implementation and monitoring of a school-wide curriculum plan based on the Expanded Core Curriculum;

* Participate in or facilitate curriculum review committees;

* Stay informed of trends in instructional methods and educational technology;

* Assist teachers in incorporating new technology into their lessons;

* Provide feedback to teachers based on individual observation and student performance data;

* Use data to monitor performance on New Your State Learning Standards;

* Provide professional development and technical assistance to support classroom instructors' implementation of curriculum;

* Serve as a resource to staff and teachers in the curriculum, instruction, and assessment process; and

* Perform other duties as requested by the Head of Department.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or higher AND a valid Teacher of the Visually Impaired Certification AND the ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting of children.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Special consideration will be given to candidates with the following qualifications:

* NYS Teaching Certificate in Special Education

It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This will be a permanent, unclassified, 10-month appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees' negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of bachelor's degree will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. Verification of degree and/or transcripts and valid New York State teaching certification in Teacher of the Visually Impaired will be required for all candidates at the time of interview.

Candidates are required to possess valid New York State teaching certification in Teacher of the Visually Impaired with active registration at the time of hire. Continued employment is dependent upon maintaining valid New York State teaching certification in Teacher of the Visually Impaired, including adhering to all relevant professional development and training requirements as specified by the Office of Teaching Initiatives.

Candidates with initial New York State teaching certification will be required to obtain a professional New York State teaching certification in Teacher of the Visually Impaired prior to the expiration of the initial New York State teaching certification. Candidates with permanent or professional teaching certification must maintain valid certification and active registration. Failure to maintain a valid New York State teaching certification with active registration in Teacher of the Visually Impaired will result in removal from employment.

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…