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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 09/11/26

Applications Due11/30/26

Vacancy ID223699

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AgencyCorrections and Community Supervision, Department of

TitleVocational Instructor 1-4

Occupational CategoryEducation, Teaching

Salary Grade17

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $63361 to $80655 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Washington

Street Address Washington Correctional Facility

72 Lock 11 Ln

City Comstock

StateNY

Zip Code12821

Duties Description Your duties would include the preparation of assignments, daily/weekly lesson plans, determining the need for and requests for tools, teaching aids, materials and equipment. Supervise I/I

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.

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.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Melissa Knipes, AA2

Telephone 518-639-4486

Fax 518-639-8730

Email Address melissa.knipes@doccs.ny.gov

Address

Street Washington Correctional Facility

72 Lock 11 Ln

City Comstock

State NY

Zip Code 12821

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