Vocational Instructor 1-4 (Printing)

State of New York - Corrections and Community Supervision, Department of; Comstock (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

State of New York - Corrections and Community Supervision, Department of invites applications for a Vocational Instructor 1-4 (Printing) at Washington Correctional Facility in Comstock, NY. The role teaches trades to residents and inmates under general supervision, prepares lesson plans, course outlines, trade analyses and may include shop layout planning and safety programs.

You would manage a classroom and assess each learner’s progress.

Qualifications

• Four years of trade experience plus a high school diploma or HSE.
• Associate’s degree with two years of trade experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with one year of trade experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach trades and skills to residents and inmates under general supervision.
• Prepare lesson plans, course outlines, and shop safety programs.
• Evaluate learner progress and maintain records, using technology to support instruction.

Education

Four years of appropriate trade experience and a high school diploma or HSE

Associate's degree in related trade area with two years of trade experience

Bachelor's degree in any area with one year of trade experience

Job description

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Agency Corrections and Community Supervision, Department of

Title Vocational Instructor 1-4 (Printing)

Occupational Category Education, Teaching

Salary Grade 17

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $63361 to $80655 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Washington

Street Address Washington Correctional Facility

72 Lock 11 Ln

City Comstock

State NY

Duties Description Teach trades and skills to residents and/or inmates of institutions/facilities under general supervision. Your duties would include the preparation of lesson plans, course outlines, trade analyses and may include shop layout planning, the establishment of shop safety programs and the maintenance of tools and equipment. You would be expected to manage a classroom environment appropriately. You would be responsible for meeting each learner's individual needs and evaluating their progress as part of your record keeping duties. You may need to utilize technology as part of your instruction to enhance the educational setting.

Minimum Qualifications VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR 1/SG-12

Minimum Qualifications for taking the Open Competitive Examination:

• Either 1. four years of appropriate trade experience and a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma issued by a recognized state educational authority;
• Or 2. an associate’s degree in a related trade area and two years of appropriate trade experience;
• Or 3. a bachelor’s degree in any area and one year of appropriate trade experience.

SPECIAL NOTES

• - You may refer to the New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Teaching Initiatives for a description of experience requirements by specialty title.
• - Candidates for Business and Distributive Education must have a bachelor’s degree and follow the New York State Education Department academic teacher certification guidelines.
• - Candidates for Computer Technology must meet the minimum qualifications under option 2 or 3 for Vocational Instructor 1 or Vocational Instructor 2.
• - Candidates for cosmetology/barbering must show proof of current licensure from the New York State Department of State to practice. A current license must be maintained to continue employment.
• - Language Proficiency: must demonstrate your proficiency in the Spanish language. Proficiency must be at a level that would ensure your ability to perform the duties of the position properly.

Minimum Qualifications VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR 2/SG-13

Minimum Qualifications for taking the Open Competitive Examination:

• Either 1. four years of appropriate trade experience and a minimum of 9 college credits in pedagogy core coursework earned from a New York State Education Department approved program. These must include 3 college credits in each of the following areas: human development and learning; teaching students with disabilities and special health needs; and curriculum, instruction, and assessment;
• Or 2. an associate’s degree in a related trade area including or supplemented by 9 college credits of pedagogy core coursework earned from a New York State Education Department approved program. These must include 3 college credits in each of the following areas: human development and learning; teaching students with disabilities and special health needs; curriculum, instruction and assessment; AND two years of related trade experience;
• Or 3. a bachelor’s degree in any area including or supplemented by 9 college credits of pedagogy core coursework earned from a New York State Education Department approved program. These must include 3 college credits in each of the following areas: human development and learning; teaching students with disabilities and special health needs; curriculum, instruction, and assessment; and one year of related trade experience. (XCS 4/16/2019)

SPECIAL NOTES

• - You may refer to the New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Teaching Initiatives for a description of experience requirements by specialty title.
• - Candidates for Business and Distributive Education must have a bachelor’s degree and follow the New York State Education Department academic teacher certification guidelines.
• - Candidates for Computer Technology must meet the minimum qualifications under option 2 or 3 for Vocational Instructor 1 or Vocational Instructor 2.
• - Candidates for cosmetology/barbering must show proof of current licensure from the New York State Department of State to practice. A current license must be maintained to continue employment.
• - Language Proficiency: must demonstrate your proficiency in the Spanish language. Proficiency must be at a level that would ensure your ability to perform the duties of the position properly.

Minimum Qualifications VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR 3/SG-15

Minimum Qualifications for taking the Open Competitive Examination:

• Initial certification as a teacher of trade subjects in the appropriate specialty as issued by the New York State Education Department.

SPECIAL NOTES

• - You may refer to the New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Teaching Initiatives for a description of experience requirements by specialty title.
• - Candidates for Business and Distributive Education must have a bachelor’s degree and follow the New York State Education Department academic teacher certification guidelines.
• - Candidates for Computer Technology must meet the minimum qualifications under option 2 or 3 for Vocational Instructor 1 or Vocational Instructor 2.
• - Candidates for cosmetology/barbering must show proof of current licensure from the New York State Department of State to practice. A current license must be maintained to continue employment.
• - Language Proficiency: must demonstrate your proficiency in the Spanish language. Proficiency must be at a level that would ensure your ability to perform the duties of the position properly.

Minimum Qualifications VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR 4/SG-17

Minimum Qualifications for taking the Open Competitive Examination:

• Professional certification as a teacher of trade subjects in the appropriate specialty as issued by the New York State Education Department.

SPECIAL NOTES

• - You may refer to the New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Teaching Initiatives for a description of experience requirements by specialty title.
• - Candidates for Business and Distributive Education must have a bachelor’s degree and follow the New York State Education Department academic teacher certification guidelines.
• - Candidates for Computer Technology must meet the minimum qualifications under option 2 or 3 for Vocational Instructor 1 or Vocational Instructor 2.
• - Candidates for cosmetology/barbering must show proof of current licensure from the New York State Department of State to practice. A current license must be maintained to continue employment.
• - Language Proficiency: must demonstrate your proficiency in the Spanish language. Proficiency must be at a level that would ensure your ability to perform the duties of the position properly.

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