Review Vacancy
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleTeaching Assistant (NY HELPS), Sagamore Children’s Psychiatric Center, Temporary, P26034
Occupational CategoryEducation, Teaching
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $19.50 to $25.10 Hourly
Duties Description As a Teaching Assistant, you would, under the general supervision of a fully qualified teacher, perform duties related to providing direct instructional service to students. Some of these duties would include, but not be limited to: utilizing suggested techniques and lesson plans, tests and teaching aids developed by a fully qualified teacher, instruct learners individually or in groups for the purpose of conveying specific and limited subject matter; reinforce subject matter previously taught by a teacher by guiding pupils through a prescribed and frequently repetitive learning exercise; administer, proctor, and correct tests; prepare training aids and operate audiovisual and testing equipment; maintain group control in the class; accompany learners on field trips or on special activities.
Minimum Qualifications Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program if they meet any of the following:
Possess Current Level III Teaching Assistant Certificate or a current Pre-Professional Teaching Assistant Certificate issued by the New York State Education Department.
OR
Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on a current Teacher eligible list.
OR
Candidates from within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• NYS Retirement programs
Background checks will be required.
Teaching Assistant NS = Salary Grade 9
The position is temporary for the Summer School Program running from July 1, 2025 to August 30, 2025.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Human Resources Specialist
Email Address sagamorecareers@omh.ny.gov
Address
Street Sagamore Children’s Psychiatric Center
197 Half Hollow Road
Notes on ApplyingIndicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials.
https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf
The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.