Review Vacancy
AgencyCorrections and Community Supervision, Department of
TitleVocational Instructor - AC/Refrigeration
Occupational CategoryEducation, Teaching
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $43108 to $72364 Annually
Minimum Qualifications TEACHER 2/SG-13
Minimum Qualifications for taking the Open Competitive Examination: Current New York State Education Department provisional/initial certification in classroom teaching in the appropriate specialty, or current comparable Emergency COVID-19 certificate. (E 10/2021; 20-000)
TEACHER 3/SG-15
Minimum Qualifications for taking the Open Competitive Examination: Current New York State Education Department permanent/professional certification in classroom teaching in the appropriate specialty, or current comparable Emergency COVID-19 certificate. (E 10/2021; 20-000)
TEACHER 4/SG-17
Minimum Qualifications for taking the Open Competitive Examination: Current New York State Education Department permanent/professional certification in classroom teaching in the appropriate specialty, or current comparable Emergency COVID-19 certificate; AND, two years of post-certification (provisional/initial or permanent/professional) teaching experience in that same specialty.
COVID-19 Certifications: Applicants who apply with the COVID-19 certificate must obtain their initial or professional certificate to remain employed. When applying for the examination and filling out the online questionnaire, you should select the initial or professional certificate you intend to obtain before the expiration of your COVID-19 certificate. Not having an initial or professional certificate after the expiration of your COVID-19 certificate will be considered a loss of certification and will result in termination of employment.
*If you apply for the High School Equivalency Preparation examination(s), you must possess New York State Certification in one of the following: English Language Arts 7-12, Mathematics 7-12, Social Studies 7-12, Reading, Literacy, Biology 7-12, Earth Science 7-12, Chemistry 7-12, and/or Physics 7-12.
**If you apply for the Elementary School Subjects examination(s), you must possess New York State Certification in one of the following: Childhood Education (Grades 1-6); Pre Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Grades 1-6; Nursery, Kindergarten & Grades 1-6; or Common Branch Subjects (1-6). (E 10/2021; 20-000)
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. (E 5/5/2016)
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. (XCS 4/16/2019)
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. (E 5/5/2016)
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. (E 5/5/2016)
Duties Description Instruct a course in a vocational specialty as recognized by New York State Department of Education. Prepare of modify course outlines. Prepare daily or weekly lessons plans,. Conduct a schedule of instruction and demonstrate for learners. Supervise practical applications of formal instruction. Devise methods of conduct, evaluations of performance, and progress of learners.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.