Substitute Naturalist

Nassau BOCES; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nassau BOCES seeks an outdoor education facilitator to conduct programs at woodland, parkland, or seashore locations. You will explain environmental topics to students and work with teachers to align objectives with curricula.

Responsibilities include maintaining supplies, planning new programs, enforcing site rules, and assisting in research data collection on natural areas. Strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of outdoor life related to wildlife, birds, fish, insects and flora.
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of nature study.
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, students and special pupil populations.
• Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of the program and prepare changes and revisions, as necessary.
• Ability to express oneself effectively, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Conducts tours at outdoor locations and explains environmental points of interest.
• Confers with teachers to determine outdoor education objectives and topics.
• Maintains program supplies and checks facilities and areas.
• Assists in planning new programs according to students' needs.
• Enforces rules governing students' conduct at sites.
• Advises students on sources of information related to nature subjects.
• Assists in conducting and compiling research data on nature study areas.

Skills

Outdoor life

Nature study methods

Student engagement

Written and oral communication

Education

60 credits

12 science credits

Job description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:Conducts outdoor and environmental education programs at woodland, parkland or seashore locations; performs related duties as required.
COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES:Under general supervision, the duties require the use of judgment in planning and conducting programs to inform students of the natural, ecological or historical features at various sites.
TYPICAL DUTIES:* 1. Conducts students on tours at various outdoor locations and explains and lectures on points of interest related to the environment.

• Confers with teachers to assist in determining outdoor and environmental educational objectives and the subject matter to be presented to meet these objectives.
• 3. Maintains program supplies and equipment; checks general maintenance of study areas and facilities.
• Assists in planning new programs according to students' needs.
• 5. Enforces rules and regulations governing students' conduct at the sites.
• 6. Advises students on sources of information related to subjects of nature.
• 7. Assists in conducting and compiling research data on specific areas of nature study.
• ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:1.Considerable knowledge of outdoor life related to wildlife, birds, fish, insects and flora.2.Knowledge of the methods and techniques of nature study.3.Ability to work effectively with teachers, students and special pupil populations.4. Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of the program and prepare changes and revisions, as necessary.5.Ability to express oneself effectively, both orally and in writing.
Minimum Qualifications
Training and Experience
Completion of 60 credits at a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university, including or supplemented by 12 credits in any combination of the following disciplines: Anthropology, Archaeology, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Earth Science, Long Island History, Natural Sciences, Nature Recreation, New York State History, Physics, Wilderness Training, Zoology or Recreational Education or satisfactory related course work.
Satisfactory experience in nature study work may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years.
SALARY: As per contract
Non-Discrimination Statement
The Nassau BOCES offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to age, color, creed, disability, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, race, religion (including religious practice and/or expression), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, victim of domestic violence status or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law. In accordance with Federal law, the Nassau BOCES shall provide equal facility access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Nassau BOCES does not discriminate or take any retaliatory action against an employee with respect to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of the employee's or dependent's reproductive health decision-making. Additional information is available by contacting the following individuals: Sammy Gergis, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2358, [e-mail] and/or Mark Raimondi - Acting Director, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2347, [e-mail]. For further information, please see Policies 0100 Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination; 0110 Sexual Harassment and 0115 Dignity for All Students Act. A complete version of the Non-Discrimination Statement and the Policy Manual are available on the Nassau BOCES website at www.nassauboces.org.