Teacher 2/ Teacher 3/ Teacher 4 (NY HELPS), New York City Children's Center, Bronx Campus, P26662

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Date Posted: 03/18/26 Applications Due: 04/01/26 Vacancy ID: 211900

Basics Schedule Location Job Specifics How to Apply

NY HELP: Yes

Agency: Mental Health, Office of

Title: Teacher 2/ Teacher 3/ Teacher 4 (NY HELPS), New York City Children"s Center, Bronx Campus, P26662

Occupational Category: Education, Teaching

Salary Grade: 17

Bargaining Unit: PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range: From $50844 to $80655 Annually

Employment Type: Full-Time

Appointment Type: Permanent

Jurisdictional Class: Competitive Class

Travel Percentage: 0%

Workweek: Mon-Fri Hours Per Week: 40

Workday From: 6 AM To: 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No

County: Bronx Street Address: New York City Children"s Center - Bronx Campus, 1300 Waters Place City: Bronx State: NY Zip Code: 10461

Duties Description Are you an experienced teacher looking for a new opportunity or just starting your teaching career? Office of Mental Health, a NYS agency, has teaching opportunities throughout New York State. New York City Children"s Center is recruiting a Teacher to provide educational instruction to individuals with mental illness. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.

As a Teacher, you will teach elementary, secondary, or special subjects including:

• Preparing course and unit outlines, lesson plans, and individual education plans
• Evaluating and documenting individuals performance and progress
• Collaborating with treatment team to work toward treatment goals and objectives

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:

• Teacher 2 - Current New York State Education Department initial certification in classroom teaching in the appropriate specialty.
• Teacher 3 - Current New York State Education Department permanent/professional certification in classroom teaching in the appropriate specialty.
• Teacher 4 - Current New York State Education Department permanent/professional certification in classroom teaching in the appropriate specialty and 2 years of post-certification (initial or permanent/professional) teaching experience in that same specialty.

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
• Paid time off - 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs

Background checks will be required.

Additional Comments: This position is eligible for a Downstate Adjustment of $4,000.

Candidates should have NYS teaching certification in Students with Disabilities/Special Education.

• (Teacher 2) / SG - 13 / $50,844
• (Teacher 3) / SG - 15 / $56,807
• (Teacher 4) / SG - 17 / $63,361 - 80,655

Please provide a resume with application.

Medicaid/Medicare Requirements: In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally-assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name: Human Resources Telephone: Fax: 718-264-4953 Email Address: nyccchr@omh.ny.gov

Address Street: New York City Children"s Center, 74-03 Commonwealth Blvd. City: Bellerose State: NY Zip Code: 10461

Notes on Applying Please indicate the Title, Vacancy ID # and Location of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email or fax. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it along with your resume and other application materials via fax, mail or the Human Resources email address noted above.

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.

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