Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 09/18/26
Applications Due: 10/01/26
Vacancy ID: 225173
Position Information
NY HELPYes
AgencyCorrections and Community Supervision, Department of
TitleVocational Instructor 1-4 - Food Service
Occupational CategoryEducation, Teaching
Salary Grade17
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $50209 to $84286 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Provisional
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 8 AM
To 4 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Orleans
Street Address Albion Correctional Facility
3595 State School Road
City Albion
StateNY
Zip Code14411
Job Specifics
Duties Description Create lesson plans, instruct, and evaluate the performance and progress of students within a culinary/cafe 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.
VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR 2/SG-13
Minimum Qualifications for Open Competitive Appointment:
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.
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. (E 5/5/2016; 28-347010)
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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Terry Stinson, Office Assistant 3 HR
Telephone 585-589-5511
Fax
Email Address terry.stinson@doccs.ny.gov
Address
Street Albion Correctional Facility
3595 State School Road
City Albion
State NY
Zip Code 14411
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