Adult Education Instructor-HVAC

LOCATION: Adult Education Program - 925B Watervliet-Shaker Road

SCHEDULE: Monday-Thursday, up to 4.5 hours per day (Schedule TBD)

BASIC FUNCTION:

To instruct students in the proper practices, procedures and skills associated with heating, air conditioning & refrigeration. To instruct students to meet entry-level skills allowing them to enter the job market that pays them a living wage; or to continue their education at the post-secondary level. To be involved in developing partnership programs with local businesses, colleges and universities. Instruct students through classroom and hands-on shop lessons, in addition to supervision of students during field trips, job shadowing and internships with local businesses.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide instruction to test for federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification, and to receive Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) 10-hour certificate.

• Instruct students in warm air furnaces; steam and hot water boilers; gas burners, oil burners and controls; air conditioning; heat pumps; refrigeration; and electrical controls.

• Provide instruction in the operation of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration units.

• To be responsible for developing and evaluating course plans.

• To develop in each student an awareness and understanding coupled with the skills and knowledge in the industry.

• Instill in all students safe work habits, the importance of lifelong learning and a work ethic that fosters reliability, competence, dependability and satisfaction with their own work.

Job Qualifications

• Should meet NYS Teaching Certification requirements in HVAC-R 7-12 or able to meet requirements for a Transitional A certificate. Requirements for the Transitional A certificate are listed on the homepage of the NYS Education Department Teaching Certification http://eservices.nysed.gov/teach/certhelp/CertRequirementHelp.do under “Certification Requirements” in the category of “Career and Technical Teacher – Architecture & Construction” title.

• Two to four years of occupational experience and hold an industry related credential required.

• Experience in providing instruction a plus.

• Candidate will have demonstrated the ability to provide sound instruction, ability to work in a team environment, work collaboratively with staff and administration.

• Possess good written and verbal skills.

The selected applicant will be subject to a fingerprint supported criminal history background check in accordance with SAVE Legislation effective July 1, 2001.

Job Number: 2027-91