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Review Vacancy
Date Posted 07/30/26
Applications Due09/10/26
Vacancy ID220982
NY HELPYes
AgencyCorrections and Community Supervision, Department of
TitleVocational Instructor 1-4 - Building Maintenance
Occupational CategoryEducation, Teaching
Salary Grade12
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $48047 to $80655 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 7:30 AM
To 3:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Oneida
Street Address Mohawk Correctional Facility
6514 State Route 26
City Rome
StateNY
Zip Code13440
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 This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*
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:
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:
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:
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:
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.
At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Personnel
Telephone 315-339-5232
Fax
Email Address doccs.sm.mohawk.personnel@doccs.ny.gov
Address
Street Mohawk Correctional Facility
6514 State Route 26
City Rome
State NY
Zip Code 13440
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| Location | Rome, NY |
| Salary | $48,047–$80,655 Per Year |