Career and Technical Education Readiness Teacher (Grades 9-10) JobID: 6410 + Position Type: Technical Education/ Teacher + Date Posted: 8/6/2025 + Location: BOCES WEB Complex + Date Available: 09/01/2025 + Closing Date: 08/27/2025    Position Title: Career and Technical Education Readiness Teacher (Grades 9–10)Reports To: Program Administrator or Director of Career and Technical Education Position Overview:Herkimer BOCES is seeking a dedicated and experienced educator to join our Career and Technical Education (CTE) Readiness Program designed for 9th and 10th grade students. This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic teacher—ideally with a background in special education and/or co-teaching—to inspire and prepare students for rigorous CTE pathways through career awareness, assessment, and foundational technical preparation. The ideal candidate will possess strong instructional skills, a commitment to student-centered learning, and a passion for helping students identify and pursue meaningful career goals. Key Responsibilities: + Instructional Delivery: + Deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction in a co-teaching model that supports diverse learners, including students with IEPs and 504 plans. + Prepare students for success on the NYS Algebra I and ELA Regents exams. + Integrate academic and technical content to develop students’ foundational skills for high-level CTE coursework in 11th and 12th grade. + Curriculum Development: + Collaboratively design and implement a project-based curriculum that introduces students to various career clusters and technical competencies. + Align instructional units with New York State Learning Standards and CTE frameworks to ensure continuity into 11th grade CTE programs. + Utilize career assessments and exploration tools to guide student decision-making and interest-based planning. + Student Engagement and Support: + Foster a classroom environment that promotes student curiosity, self-discovery, and a growth mindset around career development. + Monitor student progress and provide academic and behavioral support to ensure individual success and readiness for upper-level CTE programs. + Collaborate with special education teachers, counselors, and CTE staff to support students’ individual learning plans. + Collaboration and Communication: + Serve as a key team member in the design and evolution of this new two-year program. + Partner with CTE instructors, school counselors, administrators, and parents to create clear academic and career pathways for students. + Participate in professional development related to CTE, instructional strategies, and co-teaching best practices. Qualifications: + Valid NYS Teaching Certification in one or more of the following areas: + Career and Technical Education (CTE) + Students with Disabilities + Content-area certification (Math, ELA, or related subject) + Experience working in a co-teaching or inclusive classroom setting is preferred. + Familiarity with NYS Learning Standards, Regents exam requirements, and/or CTE program models. + Strong interest in developing career awareness and readiness skills among high school students. + Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills. Preferred Qualifications: + Experience with curriculum design and project-based learning. + Understanding of career assessments and workforce readiness tools. + Demonstrated ability to motivate and connect with at-risk or disengaged learners. '); function setUpPageBreaks(){h = 0; try{}catch(ex){}} var h = 0 setTimeout("setUpPageBreaks()",100) document.write('