Number of Positions: 1
Salary: $49,202 - $69,480, commensurate with experience
Location: Southern Adirondack Education Center, Hudson Falls, NY
Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 - 2:45
The Interactive Media and Game Design Instructor is responsible for developing engaging lessons for students in an approved CTE program, aligned with industry standards.
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Develop and implement a curriculum that is aligned with industry standards, Common Career
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Technical Core, and New York State Computer Science Standards.
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Teach engaging lessons in computer science, game design, coding, animation, and the principles of the gaming industry.
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Collaborate with integrated academic instructors in the areas of English language arts, mathematics, and digital literacy standards.
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Assess student learning through projects, assignments, and technical assessments.
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Develop relationships with industry partners for work-based learning opportunities, guest speakers, and program feedback.
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Pursue industry certifications for students as applicable.
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Maintain up-to-date knowledge of trends and technology in the gaming industry;
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Maintain accurate administrative records for attendance, grades, certification exam results, and other data;
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Participate in professional development activities to stay current in the field;
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Maintain positive relationships with colleagues, parents, advisory boards, and computer/coding partners in the community;
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Implement BOCES policies, procedures and State Education Department mandates;
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Other duties as assigned.
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Candidates who do not hold the following certifications, but have the appropriate industry experience and/or degree are encouraged to apply. All applicant credentials will be reviewed by the WSWHE BOCES Regional Certification Officer.
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NYS Classroom Teacher Certification in Computer Science; or
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NYS Classroom Teacher Certification in Technology Education; or
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NYS CTE Certification in Commercial Art; or
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NYS CTE Certification in Computer Technology; or
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Eligible for certification based on relevant industry experience (4 years minimum or 2 years minimum with related degree)
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Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply
The Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES does not discriminate in its programs and activities, including employment and admission as applicable, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, economic status, marital status, veterans' status, political affiliation, domestic victim status, use of a guide dog, hearing dog or service dog, disability, or other classifications protected under federal or state law, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The designated district compliance officer(s) will coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act, and the New York State Human Rights Law. The WSWHE BOCES Civil Rights Compliance Officers are: Katelynn Attanasio and David Ashdown, Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES, 267 Ballard Road, Suite 5, Wilton, NY 12831. phone: (518) 581-3372, email: kattanasio@wswheboces.org or dashdown@wswheboces.org. Complaints may also be filed with the Office for Civil Rights, New York Office, U.S. Department of Education, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005- 2500, phone (646) 428-3800, fax (646) 428-3843, email: OCR.NewYork@ed.gov.