Automotive Technology Teacher

Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES; Town of New Paltz (NY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous health insurance

Paid time off

New York state retirement system

Flexible spending plan

Job summary

Ulster BOCES Career & Technical Center is seeking an Automotive Technology teacher to join our team. Experience with high school populations preferred; NYS certification and fingerprinting required.

Salary commensurate with experience and training. Salary range starting at $67,765.00. To be employed as a Teacher, you must possess a valid teacher certificate and meet NYSED certification requirements. The role supports delivering a rigorous vehicle maintenance program for grades 7–12.

Qualifications

• Must possess NYS teaching certification or qualify for Transitional A teaching certificate.
• Fingerprinting required.
• Experience working with high school students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a career and technical program of instruction that integrates academics into the curriculum.
• Collaborate with other instructors to deliver quality instruction.
• Instruct students in the safe operation of tools and equipment; monitor progress and attendance.
• Engage advisory committees and coordinate with guidance on program issues.
• Maintain current in the field through professional development.

Education

NY State teaching certification

Job description

Ulster BOCES Career & Technical Center is seeking a passionate and dedicated Automotive Technology teacher to join our team. We are commited to the Ulster BOCES North Star Educational Commitments, emphasizing unique self, community, developing capacity and continuous cycles of inquiry. Experience working with high school population preferred. Appropriate NYS certification and fingerprinting required.

Ulster BOCES offers regionally competitive salary and benefits (see the Ulster BOCES Teachers' Organization contract at www.ulsterboces.org for details).

Salary commensurate with experience and training. Salary range starting at $67,765.00.

To be legally employed as a Teacher, you must possess a valid teacher certificate. The teaching certificate requirements can be found at the following link: http://eservices.nysed.gov/teach/certhelp/CertRequirementHelp.do.

Select the following criteria: Area of Interest: Career and Technical Teacher, Subject Area: Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Occupations, Grade Level: Adolescent – Grades 7-12, Title: Vehicle Mechanical Repair (Including Heavy Equipment Operation) 7-12, Type of Certificate: Initial Certificate or Transitional A Certification.

Only candidates who currently possess appropriate NYS certification, or qualify for the Transitional A teaching certificate, will be considered for this position.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: To provide instruction in a specific trade or skills that lead to successful post-secondary education or employment.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

1. Responsible for planning and implementing a career and technical program of instruction that integrates academics into the curriculum.
2. Works in cooperation with other instructors to deliver quality instruction.
3. Utilizes equipment, supplies and materials that reflect what is current in the field.
4. Provides different modalities of instruction to meet the varied educational needs of students.
5. Provides a system to monitor progress, attendance and competencies of students.
6. Instructs students in the appropriate safety precautions and the safe operation and use of tools, machinery and equipment.
7. Establishes standards of conduct and behavior that reflect a teaching learning environment that is positive and productive.
8. Provides for the control, storage, maintenance and use of materials and property to prevent loss or abuse.
9. Initiates and maintains regular contact with advisory committee representatives.
10. Consults with the guidance counselor and administration on program and student issues.
11. Encourages education beyond the BOCES program for students.
12. Provides for enrichment type of activities such as shadowing programs, field trips, etc.
13. Orders materials and supplies necessary for instruction.
14. Keep current in the field by belonging to professional associations, attending workshops, reading journals and other publications, taking courses and outreaching to the business community on new and improved equipment and methods.

WORK SCHEDULE: 10 Month Schedule, September through June, Monday through Friday, 8:10 a.m. - 2:05 p.m.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of Appropriate NYS Teacher Certification or Qualification for Transitional A Teaching Certificate.

AGENCY OVERVIEW: Our Mission: At Ulster BOCES, our mission is to provide high quality shared educational, administrative, and technical services that will enable component school districts to develop the capacity of their students and adults to achieve higher standards of performance. With an emphasis on economic efficiencies, Ulster BOCES is committed to offering educational programs that enable all students to prepare for employment and/or post-secondary education.

The Ulster County Board of Cooperative Education Services is an educational agency serving eight component school districts. They are: Ellenville Central School District Highland Central School District Kingston City Schools Consolidated New Paltz Central School District Onteora Central School District Rondout Valley Central School District Saugerties Central School District Wallkill Central School District.

BENEFITS:

• Generous health insurance, dental and vision benefits.
• Paid time off.
• New York state retirement system membership and 403(b) tax-sheltered annuities plan.
• Flexible spending plan, disability benefits, employee assistance program and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Sole Supervisory District of Ulster County (“BOCES”), does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation (“sexual orientation” means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected status in regard to employment opportunities or educational/vocational programs or activities which it operates. All inquiries regarding BOCES Non-Discrimination policies and/or complaints regarding violation(s) of these policies should be directed to Amanda Stokes, Assistant Superintendent for Administration & COO in one of the following manners: By E-Mail: [e-mail] By Mail: 175 Route North, New Paltz, New York, 12561 By Telephone: [phone]. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulation and/or complaints regarding violation(s) of these provisions can be referred to the Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2500, Telephone: [phone], FAX: [phone]; TDD: [phone]; E-Mail: [e-mail].