Review Vacancy
AgencyCorrections and Community Supervision, Department of
TitleVocational Instructor 1-4 - Masonry
Occupational CategoryEducation, Teaching
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $63361 to $80655 Annually
Duties Description Plan lessons and instruct and evaluate the performance and progress of learners who are in the charge of a state agency, in vocational and trades specialties. Instruction includes a verbal and written presentation of the theoretical along with demonstrations of practical applications of that theory. Deal with learners having a broad range of physical and mental aptitudes, abilities, interests, ages, and social and academic backgrounds, in addition to some physical, mental or emotional problems. Most learners in vocational program have demonstrated some interest in or ability to progress in a vocational program.
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. (E
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.
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
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. (E
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.
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR (MANUAL COMMUNICATION)/SG-19 (SEE TRAINEE TITLES BELOW)
Minimum Qualifications for taking the Open Competitive Examination – Advanced Placement:
You may, at the agency’s discretion, be appointed to a higher level (Advanced Placement). You must inform the agency of any additional qualifications at the time of your interview.
Either 1. a current Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) credential as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC);
Or 2. a master’s degree or higher in Rehabilitation Counseling;
Or 3. a master’s degree or higher in a related degree field* AND two years of professional work experience in a related field**.
**Acceptable Professional Work Experience in a related field: Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, Vocational Assessment, Vocational Evaluation, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling (including Addictions/Substance Abuse Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, School/Guidance Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling), Orientation and Mobility, Disability Studies, Behavioral Health, Behavioral Science, Hearing Impaired Education/Rehabilitation, Visually Impaired Education/Rehabilitation, Communication Disorders (including Speech Language Disorders and Pathology), Special Education, School Rehabilitation Services (including Occupational and Physical Therapy) or experience with assisting persons with disabilities to attain employment, educational, and/or independent living goals.
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