Developmental Specialist 4

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Review Vacancy Date Posted 04/01/26 Applications Due04/15/26 Vacancy ID212900 * Basics * Schedule * Location * Job Specifics * How to Apply NY HELPNo AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for TitleDevelopmental Specialist 4 Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services Salary Grade22 Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary RangeFrom $82326 to $104230 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 40 Workday From 8 AM To 4 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Franklin Street Address 2445 State Route 30 City Tupper Lake StateNY Zip Code12986 Duties Description PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and assists in developing comprehensive IEPs and IPPs, consistent with students' needs, to create effective school programs, enable students to reach their highest learning potentials, and improve learning outcomes. * May work with individuals towards their GED. * Will participate in CSE meetings, quarterlies, annual team meetings and special meetings of assigned individuals with other DDSO staff. * Will request educational supplies as appropriate. * Evaluates students' strengths, abilities, needs, and goals * Administers evaluations, reviews performance data, updates objectives, and recommends modifications to IPPs to ensure students' progress. * Reviews and updates objectives at specified times, and as deemed necessary. * Completes, updates, and maintains IEP documentation for students as required by the New York State Education Department; and ensures that federal and State regulations are followed. Assists in the development and implementation of instructional programs for basic skills development based on IEPs and IPPs, including intervention strategies and behavior modification techniques, for individual or group settings. * Oversees and coordinates education program evaluation and planning activities; ensures that education program policies, procedures, and activities comply with applicable standards, laws, rules, and regulations; and participates in planning and coordination of meetings to address education program issues or concerns. * Coordinates programs for students attending public and private community schools within the region; and serves as a liaison with community school districts serving individuals that reside in DDSOO residences. * Maintains ongoing communication with parents or guardians, classroom team members, and program directors to promote learning and development across various settings. * Performs the full range of supervisory duties over lower-level Developmental Specialists. * Other duties as assigned. LinkedIn: #LI-AK1 #LI-NB1 Minimum Qualifications Promotion: One year of service as a Developmental Specialist 3, and possession of a provisional or permanent certificate as a Principal, School Administrator/Supervisor, or School District Leader in New York State. Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c status in the posted title and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades. To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: Additional Comments • If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee. * The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies. * Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume. * All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility. * If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit * Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). * If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or email to obtain information and RA forms. * Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan. * Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses. * Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs. * Life insurance and Disability insurance. * The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis. * Paid Holidays and Leave: ° Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year. ° Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially. ° Five (5) days paid personal leave each year. ° Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year. ° Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events. * Health Care Coverage: Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost. * Paid Parental Leave: Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care. * Retirement Program: Participate in The NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation. * Professional Development and Education and Training: NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit * Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. * All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.* APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit cover letter and résumé by April 15, 2026 to: Sunmount-OHRM 2445 State Route 30 Tupper Lake, NY 12986 E-Mail: Phone: (518) 359-4150 Fax: (518) 359-4161 Please reference the above EOA # 26-46 in all correspondence. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Sunmount Human Resources Telephone 518-359-4150 Fax 518-359-4161 Email Address Address Street 2445 State Route 30 City Tupper Lake State NY Zip Code 12986 Notes on Applying Please reference the above EOA # 26-46 in all correspondence.

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