Position Title

Teacher-Career Education-Emerging Technologies

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Salary/Pay Scale

$49,888 - $61,066 prorated to amount of service

Job Description

LOCATION:          Career & Technical Education – Albany Campus @ 886 Watervliet-Shaker Road

SALARY: BOCES employee salary commensurate with experience and in accordance with contract language.

BASIC FUNCTION:  
New Visions: Emerging Technologies program offers students a comprehensive introduction to two rapidly growing industries: hydrogen fuel cell technology and semiconductor manufacturing. Course is developed to meet the demands of these cutting-edge industries and equip students with the skills needed for entry-level technician roles or further education in these high-demand fields.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide students hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge in foundations of advanced manufacturing and hydrogen fuel cell technology.
2. Program will cover introduction to semiconductor and hydrogen fuel cell industries; mechanical and electrical systems; hydrogen fuel cell systems; semiconductor manufacturing processes; and maintenance and troubleshooting.
3. To be responsible for developing and evaluating course plans.
4. To develop in each student an awareness and understanding coupled with the skills and knowledge in the industry. 
5. Instill in all students safe work habits, the importance of lifelong learning and a work ethic that fosters reliability, competence, dependability and satisfaction with their own work.

Job Qualifications

1. Should possess valid NYS teaching certification in at least one of the following certification areas identified for this program. 
   1. Mechanical Technology 7-12
   2. Electrical-Electronic Technology 7-12
   3. Electro-Mechanical Equipment Occupations (Repair and Installation) 7-12
   4. General Science 7-12

Candidates with issued certification are preferred. Candidates who meet the NYS teaching certification requirements for the listed Transitional A certifications will also be considered.  To view requirements for the Transitional A certificate, check the Certification Requirement website.  The listed certifications can be found under Career & Technical Teacher>Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics or Manufacturing>Adolescent 7-12.

2. Experience providing instruction a plus
3. Industry credential or specialized training & experience in hydrogen fuel cell systems a plus.
4. Candidates will have demonstrated the ability to provide sound instruction, ability to work in a team environment, work collaboratively with staff and administration.
5. Possess good written and verbal skills.

The selected applicant will be subject to a fingerprint supported criminal history background check in accordance with SAVE Legislation effective July 1, 2001.

Job Category

Classroom Teacher Positions

Job Location

Capital District Region

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