Teacher - Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS)

Position Title Teacher

• Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Required Application Type Teacher / Admin Salary/Pay Scale $51,348.00
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• Teacher
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• Multiple Intro Here at Questar III BOCES, we believe in changing lives, realizing dreams and doing together what can't be done alone.

Our vision is that of creating a student-centered culture and putting students first. Our core values include a commitment to excellence by honing our craftsmanship to deliver high-quality work, a commitment to leadership & service by moving the organization, departments and school districts forward by exceeding client expectations, and a commitment to innovation by creating programs and services to address client needs AND by continuously improving our programs and operations. We believe that organizational excellence is best achieved when leadership is reflective of our diverse society. About the Job Questar

III BOCES

announces a vacancy for a Full Time Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Teacher. We are seeking a dedicated and visionary CDOS Teacher to lead our transition services program. The primary goal of this position is to help students with disabilities develop the academic, technical, and "soft" skills necessary to earn the CDOS Commencement Credential and transition successfully into the workforce or post-secondary training. This position will deliver a work-readiness curriculum based on the CDOS standards to Questar III Special Education students. This position will collaborate with the Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Special Education Teachers and the Work-Readiness Coordinator to develop work-based learning experiences in and outside the traditional classroom environment. This role requires tracking students' units of study and the number of work-based learning hours. This teacher will also develop, organize and implement learning activities and curriculum that will ensure all students develop the job readiness skills that will allow them to be job-ready. Responsibilities

Instructional Leadership:

Design and deliver specialized instruction in the four CDOS strands: Career Exploration, Integrated Learning, Universal Foundation Skills, and Career Majors.

Transition Planning:

Work closely with the Committee on Special Education (CSE) to develop meaningful post-secondary goals and transition activities within the IEP (Individualized Education Program). Work-Based Learning (WBL): Coordinate and supervise school-based and community-based work experiences. Ensure all students meet the required 216 hours of CTE coursework and/or work-based learning.

Skills Assessment:

Maintain rigorous "Career Plan" documents and "Employability Profiles" for each student, tracking progress in professional skills like punctuality, communication, and task completion.

Collaboration:

Partner with local businesses, vocational rehabilitation agencies (e.g., ACCES-VR), and families to create a support network for student placement.

Compliance:

Ensure all documentation meets state standards for the CDOS Commencement Credential, including tracking work hours and employer evaluations. Required Qualifications

Certification:

Valid State Certification in Special Education (K-12 or 7-12) OR Career and Technical Education (CTE) with a WBL extension.

Knowledge Base:

Deep understanding of the CDOS Learning Standards and the requirements for the CDOS Commencement Credential.

Experience:

Proven track record of working with diverse learners and adapting curriculum for various functional levels.

Communication:

Strong interpersonal skills for networking with community business partners and explaining complex transition paths to parents. Preferred candidates will have experience working with Special Education students. Questar III prefers an online application, please apply below. Job Category Teacher Job Location Multiple