Visions Education Instructor

Overview

The ONC BOCES New Visions in Education program provides highly motivated high school seniors with an immersive, college-level experience designed to explore careers in teaching, learning, and student support services. Students earn 18 transferable college credits through SUNY Oneonta and SUNY Albany while engaging in rigorous academic study, professional training, and meaningful fieldwork.

Students participate in a minimum of 6 hours of supervised fieldwork per week, gaining hands‑on experience in a variety of educational and human‑service settings, including elementary and secondary classrooms, therapy services, counseling offices, and special area programs. The curriculum emphasizes professional ethics, child development, classroom management, diversity in education, and New York State Learning Standards.

Students will also complete DASA training and mandated reporter training. Those who turn 18 during the program may complete all requirements to apply with New York State Education Department to become an Initial Teaching Assistant, providing an immediate pathway to employment.

Reports to:

Building Principal

The following list is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Teach and facilitate college-level coursework aligned with SUNY Oneonta expectations, including:
  • EPSY 2040 – Elementary Growth and Development
  • EDUC 1060 – Issues, Philosophy, and Foundations of Education
  • EDUC 3001 – Diversity and Teaching (SUNY Oneonta)
• Teach and facilitate college-level coursework aligned with SUNY Albany expectations, including:
  • English - Shakespeare
• Deliver instruction supporting student understanding of professional ethics, classroom management, NYS Learning Standards, teacher certification pathways, working with students with disabilities, diversity/equity/inclusion, and current issues in education.
• Incorporate reflective practice, discussion-based learning, and authentic performance tasks aligned with college‑credit requirements.

• Mentor students exploring education and human-service career pathways.
• Guide students through fieldwork, shadowing, and internship requirements.
• Support students in earning TCIS, DASA, and mandated reporter credentials.
• Assist eligible students in completing Initial Teaching Assistant certification requirements.
• Foster strong communication and relationships with students, families, and partner districts while promoting professionalism, ethical decision-making, and effective communication.

• Coordinate and supervise weekly fieldwork placements across multiple educational settings.
• Maintain partnerships with classrooms (elementary/secondary), therapy providers, special area programs, and counseling/student support services.
• Conduct site visits, monitor student progress, and ensure safe, developmentally appropriate placements aligned with program goals.

• Maintain strong relationships with higher education partners to ensure curriculum fidelity and credit alignment.
• Promote student achievements through advisory committees, community outreach, and recruitment events.
• Collaborate with CTE colleagues on interdisciplinary opportunities.
• Participate in program meetings, professional development, and school-wide initiatives.

• Maintain accurate records of student progress, attendance, fieldwork hours, and program outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with BOCES policies, SUNY partner expectations, and NYSED regulations.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to equity.
• Contribute to committees, events, and initiatives as assigned.

Starting Base Salary: $48,890. Plus $525 per year of experience. Plus $45 per graduate credit. Plus $1,100 per master’s degree.

NYS retirement, EAP, continuing…