What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Conservation and Forestry Instructor position at Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES?
LOCATION: Sackett Technical Center with initial assignment at
Lewis County Education Center at Maple Ridge, Lowville, New York
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Commensurate with certification/experience in keeping with the current negotiated agreement with the BOCES Professional Association. Health insurance, which includes vision & prescription coverage, NYS Retirement membership, tax deferred annuities, employee assistance program, and generous sick and personal day policies.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a team of educators and local industry partners to provide a program of instruction in Environmental, Forestry and Agricultural Career Pursuit. A project-based learning approach will be key.
Duties include:
Duties include:
- Collaborating with colleagues to integrate academics, literacy, and technology with high school Math, Science, Government and Economics
- Preparing students for careers and post-secondary education related to Environmental, Forestry, and Agricultural pathways
- Networking with environmental and agricultural business and industry partners
- Meeting / planning regularly with local industry advisory committee for continuous improvement of the program
- Preparing students for national industry-based technical assessment
- Preparing students for careers and post-secondary education related to Environmental, Forestry, and Agricultural related fields.
- Integrating 21st Century skills, employability skills, and academic standards with the program and with daily instruction.
Job Qualifications
Candidates possess NYS Certification OR be eligible for a Transitional A Certificate in Natural Resource & Ecology Grades 7-12.- Candidates applying for a Transitional A Certificate must possess at least the minimum requirements per NYS Education which is a combination of experience in the field, education, and required workshops and tests.
- Field experience in the Environmental, Forestry, or Agricultural field and eligibility for teaching certificate required. As well as field experience in the logging field.
- Associates, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Career & Technical Education field preferred; teaching experience preferred.
Position Start Date:08/31/2026
Application Deadline:08/15/2026
Job Number: Environmental Conservation & Forestry Instr 8.15
Salary : $54,672 - $62,252