New York State Contract Reporter #2138734

One dedicated Special Education Teacher for MacCormick Secure Center

New York State OCFS seeks one dedicated, on-site special education teacher for students at MacCormick Secure Center. - Government buyer: New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), including its Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth; the solicitation materials identify the Bureau of Contract Management, Bureau of Youth Academics and Scholarship, and Procurement Unit. - OEMs and vendors: No commercial OEMs, vendors, or bidder organizations are named. - Requested service: One dedicated Special Education Teacher (1 FTE) to provide in-person services for grades 7–12, 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday. - Duties include teaching and assessing students; implementing and preparing IEPs and 504 plans; maintaining education records and review documentation; making referrals and participating in Committee on Special Education meetings; conducting initial evaluations when requested; communicating with parents; and supervising Teachers’ Aides. - Schedule and term: Five-year contract. Each year includes 184 guaranteed regular school days and up to 35 optional, non-guaranteed summer days. - Qualifications: The proposed teacher must have a bachelor’s degree or higher in Special Education, valid New York State special education certification covering grades 7–12, authorization to work in the United States, and a resume documenting experience and positions held over the preceding five years. Bidders must provide at least three professional references, including one for work within the preceding 12 months. Organizations must demonstrate at least three years of relevant staffing experience. - Pricing and notable requirements: The first-year bid rate must be at least $58 per hour and cover a minimum salary equivalent to $80,000 for 1,380 hours, along with associated costs. The teacher’s base salary and corresponding vendor rate increase by 2% annually. Pre-approved travel is reimbursed separately, capped at $1,500 per contract year. Subcontracting is prohibited. - Work environment: Services are delivered at a secure residential facility, with restrictions on electronics and other items brought inside.

Description

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services seeks one contractor to provide one qualified, dedicated Special Education Teacher at the OCFS-operated MacCormick Secure Center. The teacher will serve students in grades 7–12, provide services under students’ IEPs and 504 plans, prepare and maintain special education records and review paperwork, participate in CSE meetings, and conduct initial evaluations upon request. Services are in person and on site, 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, for the January 1, 2027–December 31, 2031 contract term; the schedule includes 184 regular school days and up to 35 optional summer days per year. Bids must name a candidate meeting the stated education, New York State certification, experience documentation, and work authorization requirements; the minimum first-year hourly bid rate is $58.

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