Review Vacancy
AgencyCorrections and Community Supervision, Department of
TitleVocational Instructor - Building Maintenance
Occupational CategoryEducation, Teaching
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $43970 to $73813 Annually
Minimum Qualifications VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR 1/SG-12
Minimum qualifications for taking the open-competitive examination:
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.
VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR 2/SG-13
Minimum qualifications for taking the open-competitive examination:
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; 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.
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.
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.
Duties Description Create lesson plans, instruct, and evaluate the performance and progress of incarcerated individuals in a vocational setting.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.