NYS Education Department Building

NEW YORK STATE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
401 Turin Street, Rome, NY 13440
An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer


Instructor (Substitute), SG-NS
(1 position)

LOCATION: Rome
SALARY: $10.00-$10.71/hour
(depending on qualifications)

The New York State Education Department’s School for the Deaf is seeking to fill one Instructor (Substitute) position. Duties will include but not be limited to:

  • Providing instruction to students in the absence of the instructor.
  • Following emergency plans provided by the instructor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree or higher and a valid NYS teaching certificate.

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

  • Expressive and receptive American Sign Language skills.
  • Prior successful teaching experience.
  • Experience working with children

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Fingerprinting through the Department of Criminal Justice Services and a background check with the Office of Children and Family Services is required for employment.  This will be a temporary, hourly position.  Instructor substitutes are notified by phone when services are needed.  Every effort is made to give 24 hour prior notice.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by February 20, 2012 to:


Ms. Carriann Ray, Superintendent
New York State School for the Deaf
401 Turin Street
Rome, NY 13440
E-mail: nyssd@mail.nysed.gov
Fax: (315) 336-8859

Last Updated: January 30, 2012