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Position TitleJob NumberJob DescriptionPay Scale
Certified Teaching Assistant 0626-00140626-0014

Location:
Erie 1 BOCES
Career and Technical Education Services
Potter Career Center
West Seneca, NY 

Hours:                       
7:15 AM – 2:45 PM

Hourly Salary:        
$19.27 - Level I Teaching Assistant Certification or Initial TA Certificate
$19.53 - Level II Teaching Assistant Certification
$20.41 - Level III Teaching Assistant Certification

*Rate of pay subject to increase based on settlement of CBA

Exceptional Benefits Package including but not limited to the following:  Employment - Erie 1 BOCES

  • Paid annual Holidays
  • Generous Paid Personal/Sick time
  • Premium Health and Dental plans (E1B pays 85%)
  • Life insurance at NO cost to you
  • FSA plan
  • Employee Centric work environment
  • Fun events for employees to enjoy.
  • Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • NYS Retirement System
  • 403b AND 457 retirement plans
  • Unlimited opportunities for growth and professional development

 

Job Responsibilities:
The Teaching Assistant provides direct instructional services to students under the general supervision of a certified teacher. A Teaching Assistant supports the teacher by helping to supervise activities in the classroom, working with students on an individual, small group, or whole class basis. Teaching Assistants may be assigned additional responsibilities such as teaching classes on their own, covering planned absences and allowing teachers time for meetings and conferences. They may also manage other support staff and assist with recording student grades, data and reporting on student progress. Duties of this job require a knowledge of child development and interpersonal skills to coordinate instruction with the primary teachers as well as communicate with parents.

1. Supporting students across the curriculum.
2. Works with individual students as directed by teacher.
3. Assists the teacher with marking and correction work.
4. Assists with school events, trips, and other activities.
5. Assists in classroom behavior management.
6. Assists with routine classroom functioning.
7. Accompanies students when removal from a classroom is necessary or when the students must go to another part of the building.
8. Assists and supervises group and individual activities in the classroom.
9. Assists teacher in the implementation of activities that are required in CTE classrooms and labs.
10. Maintains working knowledge and ability to implement classroom and school wide safety plans.
11. Maintain confidentiality of student information.
12. Assume teacher responsibilities in the absence of the classroom teacher or as assigned.

$19.27-$20.41/hr Plus Generous Benefits Package*
Teacher, Welding 0626-00070626-0007

Location:     
Erie 1 BOCES
Career and Technical Education Services
Potter Career and Technical Education Center
West Seneca, NY 

Annual Salary:
$47,533—$54,749
*Subject to increase upon settlement of CBA

Hours:        
7:15AM - 2:45PM

Exceptional package including but not limited to:  Employment - Erie 1 BOCES

  • SUMMERS OFF!

  • SCHOOL BREAKS OFF!

  • Paid holidays

  • Generous Paid Personal/Sick time

  • Premium Health and Dental plans (E1B pays 85%)

  • Medical Insurance waiver allowance

  • Life insurance at NO cost to you

  • FSA plan

  • Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

  • NYS Retirement System

  • 403b AND 457 retirement plans

Job Responsibilities:

The Welding Teacher will have extensive experience and proven proficiency in all phases of welding and cutting operations; an ability to effectively train personnel in the setup and operation of plasma and oxy-acetylene cutting systems; mastery of GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG), and SMAW (Stick) welding techniques; strong ability to accurately read, interpret, and work from industrial blueprints; absolute commitment to maintaining and teaching rigorous workplace safety standards.

  • Teaches career and technical skills and knowledge and employability skills to prepare students for the world of work or post-secondary education.
  • Instructs pupils in citizenship, basic communication skills, in accordance with New York State Learning Standards, general elements of the course of study, as specified in state law, administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
  • Participates in planning and developing goals, objectives, curricula, and reports.
  • Develops lesson plans and organizes class time so that preparation, instruction, shop work, and cleanup activities can be accomplished with the allotted time.
  • Demonstrates career and technical materials, equipment, tools, and processes using standard or teacher-prepared models, mock-ups, sketches, and other instructional aids.
  • Guides pupils in selection and performance of appropriate activities.
  • Provides individual and group instruction appropriate to the needs of the pupil(s) and the requirements of the activities being performed.
  • Instructs pupils in the appropriate safety precautions and the safe operation and use of tools, machinery, and equipment.
  • Assists in the control, storage, maintenance, and use of materials and property to prevent loss or abuse.
  • Establishes and maintains standards of classroom pupil conduct to provide an orderly, safe, and productive environment.
  • Collaborates with academic teachers to integrate academic coursework into career and technical curriculum.
  • Establishes contacts with the business community to maintain industry standards and provide students with internship opportunities.
  • Communicates with employers, parents, and school counselors on individual pupil progress as the need arises.
  • Identifies pupil needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve attitude, and learning problems.
  • Provides encouragement for continuation of formal education and assistance to pupils in employment awareness skills through development and maintenance of student portfolios.
  • Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom program related activities during the assigned working day.
  • Attends faculty meetings and works with Career and Technical Education Program Advisory Committee in the development and implementation of specific career and technical education programs.
  • May share in the sponsorship of student activities and club activities.
  • Coordinates work schedules and clinical sites with participating facilities where training is done, for example; hospitals.
  • Assesses each pupil's performance, knowledge, and skills and prepares progress reports and grades.
  • Maintains accurate and complete student records.
  • Researches and maintains bid specifications. Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids, equipment, tools, materials, supplies, and parts as required, working under established budget and procedures.
$47,533 - $54,749*
Custodian (NY HELPS) 0626-00050626-0005

Location:
Erie 1 BOCES
Finance Services/Building & Grounds
Potter Career & Technical Education Center
West Seneca, NY

Hours:                      
2:30PM – 10:30PM, Monday–Friday

Hourly Salary:          
$20.36 Day Shift
$    .50 Night Shift Differential
$20.86*

Annual Education Stipends:
$500 for Associates Degree/Accredited Training Program Certification or
$1000 for Bachelors Degree or
$1500 for Masters Degree

Generous Benefits Package including but not limited to the followingEmployment - Erie 1 BOCES

  • 15 Paid annual Holidays
  • Generous Paid Personal/Sick time
  • Generous Paid Vacation days
  • Premium Health and Dental plans (E1B pays 85%)
  • Life insurance at NO cost to you
  • FSA plan
  • Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • NYS Retirement System
  • 403b AND 457 retirement plans

Job Responsibilities:

A Custodian performs a variety of cleaning, including mopping floors; washing walls, ceilings and windows; dusting woodwork and furniture; stripping and finishing floors; vacuuming and shampooing carpets; collecting and disposing of rubbish, etc.; Performs semi-skilled maintenance and repair work, such as fixing or replacing broken shelving, hardware, glazing windows, and repairing window coverings; unplugging toilets, traps and sinks; replacing faucet washers, repair and adjust flush valves; replace blown fuses, switches, outlets, ballasts, light fixtures, etc.; Maintains grounds by cutting grass, trimming shrubbery, raking leaves, removing snow, and maintaining power equipment used in this work; Operates hot water and low pressure boilers, heating and ventilating systems and performs routine maintenance on heating and hot water equipment, such as replacing filters, periodically cleaning equipment and fire box to insure efficient operation, replacing or adjusting thermostats and related controls; Replenishes lavatories, cleaning and other supplies; Supervises lower level custodial personnel in cleaning and care activities; Reports damages or needed maintenance repairs requiring a higher level repair capability; May be required to serve as watch attendant; May set up equipment and seating facilities for meetings, demonstrations, etc.

  1. Directly supervises laborers and cleaners assigned to the Center.
  2. Secure building.
  3. Performs minor repairs, painting and maintenance tasks under the direction of the Head Custodian.
  4. Performs or arranges for the distribution of deliveries.
  5. Performs assigned cleaning tasks in and around buildings.
  6. Systematically observes buildings and grounds for abnormal conditions and reports to the Head Custodian.
  7. Maybe expected to drive a BOCES-owned vehicle.
  8. Other duties may be assigned that are relevant to the civil service job description for this title.
$20.86/hr* PLUS Generous Benefits Package

Staff Notice of Nondiscrimination

Erie 1 BOCES is committed to creating and maintaining an educational and work environment which is free from discrimination and harassment. Consistent with this commitment and in accordance with law and regulation, Erie 1 BOCES is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment in its programs and activities on the basis of any legally protected class or category including, but not limited to: age; race; creed; religion; color; national origin; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; military status; sex; disability; predisposing genetic characteristics; familial status; marital status; status as a victim of domestic violence; and criminal arrest or conviction record.