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What they do
An English or Language Arts Teacher teaches English in elementary to secondary schools. Focuses on English, writing, composition, literature, and critical analysis. In elementary school, language arts classes focus on basic reading, writing and linguistic / communication skills. In middle school, the English curriculum evolves and expands to include more complicated reading comprehension, such as fiction, poetry and essays. In teaching high school, the focus relies on developing analytical skills.
$71,739 / year median in New York
+9% projected growth
Job Description
NYS Certification Details:
Area of Interest :
Classroom Teacher Subject Area :
English Grade Level :
Adolescent - Grades 7-12Title :
Mathematics 7-12Type of Certificate :
Initial or Professional Only candidates who currently possess appropriate NYS certification, or qualify for the initial teaching certificate, will be considered for this position.GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
: To provide instruction in a specific trade or skills that lead to employment and/or provides competencies and learning experiences that will contribute to post-secondary life knowledge.SPECIFIC DUTIES
Responsible for planning and implementing a career and technical program of instruction that integrates academics into the curriculum. Works in cooperation with other instructors to deliver quality instruction. Utilizes equipment, supplies and materials that reflect what is current in the field. Provides different modalities of instruction to meet the varied educational needs of students.. Provides a system to monitor progress, attendance and competencies of students. Instructs students in the appropriate safety precautions and the safe operation of tools, machinery and equipment. Establishes standards of conduct and behavior that reflect a teaching learning environment that is positive and productive. Provides for the control, storage, maintenance and use of materials and property to prevent loss or abuse. Initiates and maintains regular contact with advisory committee representatives. Consults with the guidance counselor and administration on program and student issues. Encourages education beyond the BOCES program for students. Provides for enrichment type of activities such as shadowing programs, field trips, etc. Orders those materials and supplies necessary for instruction. Keeps current in the field by belonging to professional associations, attending workshops, reading journals and other publications, taking courses and outreaching to the business community on new and improved equipment and methods.WORK SCHEDULE
: 10 Month Schedule, September through June Monday through Friday 8:10 a.m. - 2:05 p.m. Job QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Possession of Appropriate NYS Teacher CertificationAGENCY OVERVIEW
Our Mission:
At Ulster BOCES, our mission is to provide high quality shared educational, administrative, and technical services that will enable component school districts to develop the capacity of their students and adults to achieve higher standards of performance. With an emphasis on economic efficiencies, Ulster BOCES is committed to offering educational programs that enable all students to prepare for employment and/or post-secondary education. The Ulster County Board of Cooperative Education Services is an educational agency serving eight component school districts.They are:
Ellenville Central School District- Highland Central School District
- Kingston City Schools Consolidated
- New Paltz Central School District
- Onteora Central School District
- Rondout Valley Central School District
- Saugerties Central School District
- Wallkill Central School District