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

BASIC FUNCTION:

Cosmetology program offers students the opportunity to learn and practice procedures and skills that will lead to acquiring a license and employment opportunities. It is a two-year program with post-graduate summer course to provide an opportunity for students to complete 120 hours of study needed to meet the 1,000 hour state licensing requirement.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. The classroom instructor will teach the competencies and skills needed to pass the New York State practical and written licensing exams through a program that meets the state required 1,000 hours of instruction and 125 hours internship.
2. Instruct on properties of the hair and scalp, cells, anatomy & physiology; chemistry. Course will cover bacteriology; decontamination & infection control; care and artistry of natural and artificial hair, nail disorders; hair removals.
3. Explain the salon business, financial planning, and different career opportunities.
4. Demonstrate to students how to apply theory and skills, and strengthen competencies through hands-on experiences including a clinic open to the community and a salon internship.
5. In addition to the classroom, the instructor will be responsible for supervising and evaluating student progress in the work areas.
6. To be responsible for developing and evaluating course plans.
7. To develop in each student an awareness and understanding coupled with the skills and knowledge in the industry.
8. 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.

LOCATION:          Adult Education Program - Multiple Locations

SCHEDULE:        Flexible AM/PM schedule @ 3 hours per class, up to 4 classes per day

                                Please specify if you want to be an Instructor or Substitute

BASIC FUNCTION:           

To instruct foreign language learners the skills to improve their English language proficiency.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To instruct students (16 years and older) within a small group classroom setting.
2. Provide students with the requisite skills to improve their English language (i.e. reading, writing, speaking and listening) proficiency.
3. Instructors are expected to complete lesson plans, monthly reports, and other duties as assigned.
4. Implement consistent data collection procedures, check data accuracy, establish follow-up strategies, and follow assessment procedures.

LOCATION:          Adult Education Program - Multiple Locations

SCHEDULE:        Flexible AM/PM schedule @ 3 hours per class, up to 4 classes per day

                                Please specify if you want to be an Instructor or Substitute

BASIC FUNCTION:           

To instruct adults in general high school equivalency diploma preparation.  Support overall program effectiveness following National and New York State Recording Systems, as defined by NYSED.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To instruct adults (18 years and older) in high school equivalency preparation within a classroom setting.
2. Implement consistent data collection procedures, check data accuracy, establish follow-up strategies, and follow assessment procedures.
3. Support student creation of short-term and long-term goals as required by NYSED.
4. Record student achievements over multiple years.

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

LOCATION:          Career & Technical Education – Schoharie Campus

BASIC FUNCTION:

To instruct high school students in the proper practices, procedures and skills associated with the hospitality & tourism culinary industry. To provide entry level skills allowing students to enter the job market or to continue their education at the post-secondary level. To be involved in developing partnership programs with local colleges and universities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To develop in each pupil, an awareness and understanding coupled with the skills and knowledge in the industry. 
2. To be responsible for developing and evaluating course plans. 
3. To strive to instill in each pupil safe work habits, the importance of continuation of his/her education and assets of reliability, competence, loyalty and dependability.

LOCATION:           Career & Technical Education – Albany Campus

BASIC FUNCTION:  
Electrical Trades program offers students the opportunity to learn basic electrical skills and to progress to the cutting edge of 21^st century green technologies.  Students may earn advanced standing in the National Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee (NJATC), an International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) program.  Students will learn the proper practices and procedures associated with residential and commercial electric trade that will lead to entry level employment opportunities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To teach fundamental skills in electrical theory through classroom instruction and hands-on shop lessons to become successful residential, commercial and industrial wiring professionals.
2. Train students to have an in-depth understanding of the electrical trades field and the knowledge needed to work with the latest environmentally friendly technologies.
3. Educate students to have an excellent working knowledge of AC/DC electrical theory and related mathematics.
4. Instruct in the working knowledge of basic blueprints and estimating, residential wiring, control equipment, (basic) photovoltaic systems, motors and generators, and lighting branch circuits and fixtures.
5. Teach students to be proficient in both residential and commercial wiring methods and applications.
6. To be responsible for developing and evaluating course plans.
7. To develop in each student an awareness and understanding coupled with the skills and knowledge in the industry. 
8. 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.

LOCATION:         Career & Technical Education – Albany/Schoharie/Extension Center Campuses    

BASIC FUNCTION:  
To coordinate work-based learning programs for career development, such as the Cooperative Career & Technical Education Work Experience Program (COOP), the Career Exploration Internship Program (CEIP), and internship and youth apprenticeship/pre-apprenticeship programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Coordinate and implement NYSED approved COOP and CEIP programs and placements according to the requirements of the NYSED Work Based Learning Manual.
2. Monitor the work-based learning program for compliance with state and federal regulations, and inform the employers of the regulations (i.e., training, child labor, safety, etc.).
3. Make regular visits to student work sites and confer with on-the-job supervisors to check and evaluate students for grading purposes.
4. Serve as a liaison between the school, parents, community, business and industry, and post- secondary institutions, including local Chamber of Commerce, NYS Department of Labor workforce committees, apprentice programs, career pathways, etc.
5. When appropriate, provide sessions in ‘related instruction’ in CTE classes. Examples of such lessons such as work ethic, understanding the management/employee hierarchy, completing job applications, resume writing, interviewing skills, employability skills, etc.
6. Support post-secondary programs including articulation agreements and career pathways consortia.
7. Support CTE programs industry advisory boards and coordinate annual advisory board appreciation dinners.
8. Assist with administrative oversight of work-based learning program.

LOCATION:          Northeastern Regional Information Center – Cooperative Virtual Learning Academy

                             (physical location of employee is at the discretion of the teacher in consultation with BOCES)

BASIC FUNCTION:

Provide differentiated, direct instruction synchronously and asynchronously through a supported virtual learning instructional & technology model for Grades 7-12 American Sign Language courses.   

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Curriculum instruction, supervision, and evaluation of students in a virtual learning environment in alignment with New York State Learning Standards.
2. Utilizing appropriate pedagogy and instructional methods to engage students in a virtual setting.
3. Communicating with applicable BOCES and local school district administrators to support students in the virtual learning environment.
4. Working productively and collaboratively with other virtual faculty, administrators, and parents in BOCES-supported virtual learning programs to build professional capacity.
5. Ensuring there is a professional visual environment and suitable bandwidth at the location from where the instruction is delivered.
6. Engage in professional learning sessions throughout the year.

(Professional development to be offered in advance of the start of instruction. Further professional development and technical support to be provided ongoing throughout the year.)

LOCATION:          Northeastern Regional Information Center – Cooperative VIRTUAL Learning Academy  
                             (physical location of employee is at the discretion of the teacher in consultation with BOCES)                               

BASIC FUNCTION:  
Provide differentiated, direct instruction synchronously and asynchronously through a supported virtual learning instructional & technology model for Grades 7-12 French courses.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Curriculum instruction, supervision and evaluation of students in a virtual learning environment in alignment with New York State Learning Standards.
2. Utilizing appropriate pedagogy and instructional methods to engage students in a virtual setting.
3. Communicating with applicable BOCES and local school district administrators to support students in the virtual learning environment.
4. Working productively and collaboratively with other virtual faculty, administrators, and parents in BOCES-supported virtual learning programs to build professional capacity.
5. Ensuring there is a professional visual environment and suitable bandwidth at the location from where the instruction is delivered.
6. Engage in professional learning sessions throughout the year.   
   (Professional development to be offered in advance of the start of instruction.  Further professional development and technical support to be provided ongoing throughout the year).

LOCATION:          Northeastern Regional Information Center – Cooperative VIRTUAL Learning Academy  
                             (physical location of employee is at the discretion of the teacher in consultation with BOCES)                               

BASIC FUNCTION:  
Provide differentiated, direct instruction synchronously and asynchronously through a supported virtual learning instructional & technology model for Grades 7-12 Spanish courses.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Curriculum instruction, supervision and evaluation of students in a virtual learning environment in alignment with New York State Learning Standards.
2. Utilizing appropriate pedagogy and instructional methods to engage students in a virtual setting.
3. Communicating with applicable BOCES and local school district administrators to support students in the virtual learning environment.
4. Working productively and collaboratively with other virtual faculty, administrators, and parents in BOCES-supported virtual learning programs to build professional capacity.
5. Ensuring there is a professional visual environment and suitable bandwidth at the location from where the instruction is delivered.
6. Engage in professional learning sessions throughout the year.   
   (Professional development to be offered in advance of the start of instruction.  Further professional development and technical support to be provided ongoing throughout the year).

LOCATION:          Special Education – Westmere Elementary School

BASIC FUNCTION:

To implement IEP goals and objectives for each student.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  
Assessment, curriculum development, instruction and evaluation of students with handicapping conditions.

LOCATION:           Special Education - Niskayuna High School

BASIC FUNCTION:  
To manage the academic, social and emotional needs of children with disabilities in various Special Education programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assessment, curriculum development (IEP) instruction and evaluation of students with disabilities. 
2. This teaching position requires deep knowledge of behavior management and trauma-informed instruction, as well as literacy, math and instructional skills concomitant to the Common Core Learning Standards.
3. Serve as liaison between students, regular educators, CSE and parents.