Vocational Instructors and Vocational Instructors (Spanish Language)
- Evaluation of Education and Experience to be Held
- August 2010
- Applications Must Be Submitted or Postmarked By
- July 05, 2010
| Level | Salary Grade | Salary | Non-Refundable Processing Fee* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 12 | $36,791 | $35 |
| Level 2 | 13 | $38,934 | |
| Level 3 | 15 | $43,500 | |
| Level 4 | 17 | $48,518 |
* The indicated processing fee must be submitted for each examiniation number listed on your application.
Appointees who work in the five boroughs of New York City or in Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland, or Westchester Counties will receive an additional $3,026 annual downstate adjustment. Appointees who work in Dutchess, Orange, or Putnam Counties will receive an additional $1,513 annual mid Hudson adjustment.
Listed below are the trade specialties and the geographic areas in which they are taught. When completing your online or NYS-APP application, please be sure to list the correct specialty number.
| Exam # | Specialty - (pre-2004 New York State Education Department specialty**) | Geographic Area |
|---|---|---|
| 28-131010 | Animal Science (Horse Handling and Care) | 6 |
| 28-132010 | Business and Distributive Education*** | 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,10,12 |
| 28-133010 | Carpentry (Cabinet Making and Carpentry) | 0,1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| 28-134010 | Commercial Art | 0,2,3,4,6 |
| 28-135010 | Computer Technology (Computer Operator and Computer Technology)*** | 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9,12 |
| 28-136010 | Cosmetology/Barbering**** | 0,2,3,4,5,6,7 |
| 28-137010 | Culinary Arts (Food Services) | 0,1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| 28-138010 | Drafting | 0,1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| 28-139010 | Electrical Trades | 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,9 |
| 28-140010 | Electronic/Electrical Occupations Repair and Installation (Appliance Repair, Computer Repair, and Radio and TV Service) | 0,2,3,4,5,6,9 |
| 28-141010 | Graphic Imaging (Printing) | 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |
| 28-142010 | Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration | 0,1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| 28-144010 | Machine Tool Operations/Machine Shop | 4 |
| 28-145010 | Masonry | 0,1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| 28-146010 | Media Communications (Video Production) | 0,3,4,5,6 |
| 28-147010 | Motorcycle, Marine, and Outdoor Power Equipment (Small Engine Repair) | 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,9 |
| 28-148010 | Plant Science (Ornamental Horticulture) | 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |
| 28-149010 | Plumbing | 0,2,3,4,5,6,9 |
| 28-150010 | Residential/Commercial Building Maintenance and Remodeling (Building Maintenance, Custodial Maintenance, Floor Covering, and Painting and Decorating) | 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,9,12 |
| 28-151010 | Upholstering | 4,5 |
| 28-152010 | Vehicle Mechanical Repair (Auto Mechanics) | 0,3,4,6 |
| 28-153010 | Welding (Welding and Fabrication) | 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,9 |
**pre-2004 New York State Education Department Specialty certification areas are noted in parentheses.
***please review Special Notes section for information on this specialty.
****a license from the New York Department of State is required to practice these trades.
| Geographic Areas (Counties and Major Cities) | |
|---|---|
| Area 0 | Albany, Columbia, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, Washington |
| Area 1 | Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton |
| Area 2 | Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Oneida, Oswego, St. Lawrence |
| Area 3 | Broome, Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Madison, Onondaga, Otsego, Tioga, Tompkins |
| Area 4 | Chemung, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, Yates |
| Area 5 | Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, Wyoming |
| Area 6 | Delaware, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Sullivan, Ulster |
| Area 7 | Rockland, Westchester |
| Area 8 | Nassau, Suffolk |
| Area 9 | Bronx |
| Area 10 | New York (Manhattan) |
| Area 11 | Queens |
| Area 12 | Kings (Brooklyn) |
| Area 13 | Richmond (Staten Island) |
Minimum Qualifications
On or before August 31, 2010, you must meet the following requirements:
For Vocational Instructor 1:
I. four years of appropriate trade experience and a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma issued by a recognized state educational authority;
Or II. associate's degree in a related trade area and two years of appropriate trade experience;
Or III. bachelor's degree in any area and one year of related trade experience.
For Vocational Instructor 2:
I. four years of appropriate trade experience and a minimum of 12 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; and English;
Or II. associate's degree in a related trade area including or supplemented by 12 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 English; and two years of related trade experience;
Or III. bachelor's degree in any area including or supplemented by 12 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 English; and one year of related trade experience.
For Vocational Instructor 3: Initial certification as a teacher of trade subjects in the appropriate specialty as issued by the New York State Education Department.
For Vocational Instructor 4: 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 II or III for Vocational Instructor 1 or Vocational Instructor 2.
Probationary Period
- Vocational Instructor 1: The probationary term shall be three years from initial appointment. For positions at the Department of Correctional Services and the Office of Mental Health, meeting the qualifications for Vocational Instructor 2 during the probationary term will be a condition of advancement. If you fail to meet the qualifications for advancement during probation, you will remain at the Vocational Instructor 1, G-12 level at the end of the probationary term. For positions at the Office of Children and Family Services, you must meet the qualifications for Vocational Instructor 2 during the probationary period. Failure to do so will result in termination of employment.
- Vocational Instructor 2: The probationary term shall be three years from initial appointment as a Vocational Instructor 2. For positions at the Department of Correctional Services and the Office of Mental Health, meeting the qualifications during the probationary term for Vocational Instructor 3 will be a condition of advancement. If you fail to meet the qualifications for advancement during probation, you will remain at the Vocational Instructor 2, G-13 level at the end of the probationary term. For positions at the Office of Children and Family Services, you must acquire initial certification as a teacher of trade subjects in the appropriate specialty during the probationary period. Failure to do so will result in termination of employment.
- Vocational Instructor 3: The probationary term shall coincide with the term of validity remaining on the initial certification. For positions at the Department of Correctional Services and the Office of Mental Health, if you fail to meet the qualifications for advancement during probation, you will remain at the Vocational Instructor 3, G-15 level at the end of the probationary term. For positions at the Office of Children and Family Services loss of initial certification will result in termination of employment.†
- Vocational Instructor 4: The probationary term shall be one year, unless the incumbent has completed three years' probation in the Vocational Instructor title series in the same appointing authority. Certification must be maintained in accordance with the New York State Education Department's professional development requirements.
Please Note: Appointees at the Vocational Instructor 1, 2, and 3 levels will be advanced to the next higher level as soon as they present evidence of meeting the minimum qualification for the next higher level.
The Positions
These positions are located in the Department of Correctional Services, the Office of Children and Family Services, and the Office of Mental Health. There are over 500 positions statewide. The majority of positions are located in the Department of Correctional Services facilities.
Notes
- Appropriate part-time and volunteer experience, which can be verified, will be accepted on a prorated basis.
- New York State residence is not required.
- Your degree, college credit, or high school diploma or equivalency diploma must have been awarded by a regionally accredited college or university, high school, educational institution, or one recognized by the NYS Education Department as following acceptable educational practices. If your degree, college credit, or high school diploma was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. You can write to the Examination Information Desk of the NYS Department of Civil Service for a list of acceptable companies who provide this service. You must pay the required evaluation fee. If you are applying on the Internet, you must mail the independent verification of equivalency to the NYS Department of Civil Service, Alfred E. Smith State Office Building, Albany, New York 12239. Attention: S2PMC.
- You may file for these examinations by completing one examination application NYS-APP form or applying on the Internet. Unless you are eligible for a fee waiver, the indicated processing fee must be submitted for each examination number listed on your application.
- 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.
- Salaries are paid for a ten month teaching year. If you work in the summer school program, you will receive additional compensation.
- Fingerprints and Fees: Fingerprinting is sometimes required at the time of appointment. If so, you will be required to pay the processing fee.
- Investigative Screening: If considered for employment with the Office of Children and Family Services, you will be subject to required screening which includes a Child Abuse Register check and fingerprint check with the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services and the FBI. You will be responsible for payment of the required fees. Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor may bar appointment depending upon the nature of the violation and the duties of the position.
- Spanish Language: If an agency is filling a vacancy for a Spanish language position, the appropriate Trade Specialty list will be canvassed for Spanish speakers. If you are considered for appointment to a Spanish language position, you 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.
- Certificates, Pedagogy Core Coursework, Degrees and/or Trade and Apprenticeship: list any educational teaching certificates you may hold or any pedagogy coursework credits you may have earned. If you have a degree, list the type of degree and major. You may also provide information on any relevant trade or apprenticeship training completed.
Duties
As a Vocational Instructor, you would teach trades and skills to residents and inmates of institutions/facilities. Your duties would include the preparation of lesson plans, course outlines, trade analyses, and may include shop layout planning, the establishment of shop safety programs, and the maintenance of tools and equipment. You would be expected to manage a classroom environment appropriately. You would also be responsible for meeting each learner's individual needs and evaluating their progress as part of your record keeping duties. You may need to utilize technology as part of your instruction to enhance the educational setting. As a Vocational Instructor, you would work under the direct supervision of an Education Supervisor (Vocational) or Education Supervisor (General).
Subject of Examination
There will be no written test. If you meet the Minimum Qualifications, your education and experience will be evaluated against the general background/critical activities of the position. It is essential that you describe your education and experience as completely as possible when you apply. Ambiguity, vagueness, or omissions will not be decided in your favor. Do NOT send resumes. If you apply using the NYS-APP form and you need more space, attach additional 8 1/2" x 11" sheets following the same format used on the application form. Additional unsolicited information will not be accepted after the last day for filing.
Your final score must be 70 or higher in order to pass. Rank on the eligible list will be determined after adding any wartime veterans' and Civil Service Law Section 85-a credits to your final passing score.
NOTE: If you do not receive a confirmation number after submitting your online application, your application was NOT processed.
How To Apply
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Additional Information
New York State is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of the State of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
Appointment to many positions in State government require candidates to undergo an investigative screening. This may include a thorough character investigation, a Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Record History Check, a Child Abuse Registry clearance, or other similar procedures. Candidates may be fingerprinted and may be required to pay any necessary fees for that procedure. Depending on the nature of the job, the criminal convictions discovered, or any falsified or omitted information revealed, the investigative findings may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment.
Eligibility for Employment
You must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of appointment and throughout your employment with New York State. If appointed, you must produce documents that establish your identity and eligibility to work in the United States, as required by the federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and the Immigration and Nationality Act.
S2/PMC-vla
Issued: 5/21/10
Revised: 5/19/10
† revised material 7/28/2010
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