NY HELP Yes Agency Mental Health, Office of Title Teaching Assistant (NY HELPS), Sagamore Children’s Psychiatric Center, Temporary, P26034 Occupational Category Education, Teaching Salary Grade NS Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $19.50 to $25.10 Hourly Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Temporary Jurisdictional Class Non-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 Suffolk Street Address Sagamore Children’s Psychiatric Center 197 Half Hollow Road City Dix Hills State NY Zip Code 11746 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. ORCandidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on a current Teacher eligible list.ORCandidates 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 programsBackground checks will be required.Teaching Assistant NS = Salary Grade 9The 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 Telephone Fax 631-370-1789 Email Address sagamorecareers@omh.ny.gov Address Street Sagamore Children’s Psychiatric Center 197 Half Hollow Road City Dix Hills State NY Zip Code 11746 Notes on Applying Indicate 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.pdfThe 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.