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 had three years of satisfactory full-time experience, or its equivalent, in one or a combination of the following: (1) state-wide or district-wide curriculum development and/or (2) teaching remedial reading, remedial mathematics, or special education. In addition, you must meet the following requirements:

For No. 28-054 Mathematics: New York State permanent/professional teacher certification in mathematics;

For No. 28-055 Reading: New York State permanent/professional teacher certification in reading;

For No. 28-056 Special Education: New York State permanent/professional teacher certification in special education.

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. Fingerprints and fees: Fingerprinting is sometimes required at the time of appointment. If so, you may be required to pay the processing fee, which is currently $75.
4. 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.
5. Requirements for continued employment: Possession of a permanent or professional New York State certificate in the appropriate specialty is necessary for continued employment. Loss of certification will result in termination of employment.
6. If you meet the minimum qualifications for more than one of these examinations, you may file for more than one examination on one OC-APP. Please be sure to list each examination number for which you are applying. Only one processing fee ($35) is required.

THE POSITIONS: These positions exist in the New York State Department of Correctional Services in the Main Office in Albany and in the New York State Office of Children and Family Services in the Home Office in Rensselaer. The Mathematics position is in the Department of Correctional Services only. The Special Education and Reading positions exist in the Office of Children and Family Services only.

DUTIES: Curriculum Content Coordinators function as content and program experts in their particular areas of certification (Mathematics, Reading, or Special Education). These positions are responsible for instructional program development, and implementation and monitoring of activities within a specific content area in which the program exists. These activities include expansion and improvement of course content, development of new teaching techniques, development and improvement of competency of teaching professionals, and development and revision of Agency policy directives as they apply to the program.

These positions require approximately 50% travel. Candidates must either possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate their ability to meet the transportation needs of the job to be considered for appointment.

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 state-wide or district-wide curriculum development and/or teaching remedial mathematics, remedial reading, or special education. Please include the setting in which you gained this experience; e.g., juvenile justice program, adult correctional facility, elementary/middle school/high school setting, etc. Also, please include the teaching specialty and effective date of your permanent/professional NYS Teacher certification. 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.

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