Location:     
Erie 1 BOCES
Career and Technical Education Services
Harkness Career and Technical Education Center
Cheektowaga, NY 

Hours:        
7:25 AM - 2:55 PM

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:

• 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.

Location:     
Erie 1 BOCES
Career and Technical Education Services
Harkness Career and Technical Education Center
Cheektowaga, NY 

Hours:        
7:25 AM - 2:55 PM

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:

• 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.

Location:
Erie 1 BOCES
Career and Technical Education Services
Harkness Career Center
Cheektowaga, NY 

Hours:                       
7:25 AM – 2:55 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
*Subject to increase upon 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.

Location:   
Erie 1 BOCES
Career and Technical Education Services
Harkness Career and Technical Education Center
Cheektowaga, NY 

Position Title:  
Short Term Substitute Teacher, Automotive Technology

Hours:                       
7:25 AM -2:55 PM

Salary:                      
$140/day - Non-Certified (per diem)
$170/day - Certified, Short-Term (6-20 weeks)
$185/day - E1B Certified Retiree, Short-Term (7-20 weeks)

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide daily instruction, supervision, and support for students enrolled in an Automotive Technology program for 11th- and 12th-grade students.
• Follow the established curriculum, lesson plans, and shop procedures to ensure continuity of learning during the instructor’s absence.
• Monitor student progress through observation, participation, and informal assessments while maintaining a safe, organized, and productive shop environment.
• Guide students through automotive tasks such as tool identification, basic maintenance procedures, safety protocols, and introductory mechanical diagnostics, based on the plans provided.
• Maintain a classroom and shop atmosphere that supports students’ academic, technical, and social-emotional needs.
• Reinforce safety expectations, proper equipment use, and professional workplace behaviors at all times.
• Record daily attendance and complete any required reports related to student participation or shop activities.
• Communicate with program staff, administrators, and support personnel as needed to ensure smooth class operation.
• Provide supervision and direction during hands-on activities, ensuring adherence to safety standards and industry-aligned practices.
• Collaborate with support staff when applicable and maintain positive, respectful interactions with students throughout the day.
• 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.

Location:     
Erie 1 BOCES
Career and Technical Education Services
Harkness Career and Technical Education Center
Cheektowaga, NY 

Hours:        
7:25 AM - 2:55 PM

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 Automotive Technology Teacher provides hands-on instruction in automotive systems, diagnostics, repair procedures, and industry-standard safety practices to prepare high school students for entry-level employment or post-secondary training.

• Designs and delivers lessons that blend technical skills, academic integration, employability skills, and real-world shop experiences, while consistently reinforcing proper tool use, hazard awareness, and safe shop procedures.
• Collaborates with industry partners to maintain current automotive standards, support internships and work-based learning, and help students build strong pathways into the automotive workforce.
• 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.

Location:     
Erie 1 BOCES
Career and Technical Education Services
Harkness Career and Technical Education Center
Cheektowaga, NY 

Hours:        
7:25 AM - 2:55 PM

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 HVAC Teacher provides hands-on instruction in HVAC systems, safety procedures, and employability skills to prepare 11th- and 12th-grade students for industry certifications, internships, and post-secondary opportunities.

• Designs and delivers standards-aligned lessons.
• Maintains a safe and organized lab environment.
• Collaborates with industry and school partners.
• Assesses student progress through practical and academic performance.
• Works closely with students to build problem-solving skills, technical accuracy, and professional work habits essential to the plumbing trade.
• Supports students’ technical growth, problem-solving abilities, and professional readiness while keeping instructional materials and equipment aligned with current industry 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.

Location:     
Erie 1 BOCES
Career and Technical Education Services
Harkness Career and Technical Education Center
Cheektowaga, NY 

Hours:        
7:25 AM - 2:55 PM

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 Plumbing Teacher provides hands-on instruction in plumbing systems, safety procedures, and employability skills while preparing 11th- and 12th-grade students for industry certifications, internships, or post-secondary training.

• Designs and delivers standards-aligned lessons.
• Maintains a safe and organized shop environment.
• Collaborates with industry and school partners.
• Evaluates student progress through practical and academic assessments.
• Works closely with students to build problem-solving skills, technical accuracy, and professional work habits essential to the plumbing trade.
• Maintains strong communication with families, counselors, and industry partners to support student growth and workplace readiness.
• Continuously updates instructional materials and shop equipment to reflect current industry standards and emerging technologies.
• 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.

Location:     
Erie 1 BOCES
Career and Technical Education Services
Harkness Career and Technical Education Center
Cheektowaga, NY 

Hours:        
7:25 AM - 2:55 PM

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 Engineering and Robotics Teacher leads a two-year, hands-on STEM program where students design, build, and program real-world engineering and robotics projects. 

• Provide instruction in engineering essentials, design principles, robotics, computer-integrated manufacturing, and advanced engineering development while guiding students through the full process of taking ideas from concept to creation. 
• Support students as they complete major projects such as designing and building a working trebuchet, creating technical documentation, and producing 3D-printed components.
• Incorporates programming and automation into robotics activities and helps students participate in skill-based competitions and real-world problem-solving challenges.
• Manage a dynamic learning environment where students work both independently and collaboratively in classes that may include 24 or more students
• 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.

Location:     
Erie 1 BOCES
Career and Technical Education Services
Harkness Career and Technical Education Center
Cheektowaga, NY 

Hours:        
7:25 AM - 2:55 PM

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 Cybersecurity and Networking Teacher will provide engaging, hands-on instruction to 11th- and 12th-grade students enrolled in a two-year Career & Technical Education program. The teacher will deliver lessons aligned with NYSED CTE learning standards and industry expectations, ensuring students develop both foundational knowledge and practical skills in cybersecurity, digital forensics, and computer networking.

• Teaching students how to analyze network data traffic, troubleshoot PC hardware and operating systems, configure routers, switches, and secure wireless networks, and apply ethical cybersecurity practices in real-world scenarios.
• Guide students through hands-on labs and project-based learning experiences using industry-standard tools such as firewalls, forensic software, vulnerability scanners, and data-hiding technologies.
• Preparing students for industry-recognized certifications, including CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, and Cisco CCNA, through structured instruction and skill-building activities.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and professional classroom and lab environment that emphasizes responsible and ethical use of technology and equipment.
• Assessing student learning through formal and informal evaluations, providing timely feedback, maintaining accurate attendance and grading records, and completing all required program documentation. 
• Collaborate with CTE colleagues, administrators, and post-secondary partners to support program quality and student success, while also communicating regularly with parents, counselors, and support staff regarding student progress and career readiness.
• Supporting students in developing strong time-management, problem-solving, and professional workplace skills essential for success in the cybersecurity and networking fields.
• 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.