Vocational Instructor 1-4 (Printing)

New York State Center for Recruitment & Public Service

Comstock (NY)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 78,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

New York State Center for Recruitment & Public Service invites applications for Vocational Instructor positions at SG-12 to SG-17 levels. The role involves teaching trades to residents or inmates, preparing curricula, and ensuring safe, effective classrooms with appropriate progress tracking.

Special notes require NYSED-approved pedagogy coursework and Spanish language proficiency. Candidates with diverse educational backgrounds who meet the experience requirements are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Must demonstrate experience in trade areas and teaching pedagogy as applicable.
Proficiency in Spanish language is required.
Certifications and licensure per specialty may be required by NYSED guidelines.

Responsibilities

Teach trades and skills to residents and/or inmates under general supervision.
Prepare lesson plans, course outlines, and trade analyses; maintain tools and equipment.

Skills

Spanish language proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in trade area

Bachelor’s degree in any area

Job description

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.

Duties Description

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.

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.

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.

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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