INSTRUCTOR 1 12 MONTHS
Career Family: INSTRUCTOR
As an unclassified state title, Instructor 1 12 Months is filled by appointment, and its published pay band is more of a guide than a fixed grade.
The minimum is a bachelor's degree, 2 years of relevant experience, and a professional license. The FY 2027 range lands between $72,896 and $106,798, and state payroll lists a single employee in the title, at Corrections.
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Instructor 1 12 Months appears on the State payroll at one department, Department of Corrections.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Corrections | 1 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 1 person working under this title. The median actual salary is $103,187. The agencies employing the most are:
- Corrections (1)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under the direction of a Supervisor of Educational Programs, or an Assistant Supervisor, plans, executes, and evaluates the lessons and educational experiences of students, class, or classes receiving training in vocationally-related subjects. Performs the duties exercising independent judgement using comprehensive knowledge of department rules, regulations, and policies.
Examples of work
- Prepares and maintains up-to-date lesson plans, cumulative participant records, and evaluative data.
- Plans appropriate curriculum which aims to develop participant's knowledge of the subject area.
- Prepares lessons which utilize a wide range of relevant textbooks, curriculum materials, auto-visual, and library resources.
- Participates in the development of an educational philosophy, a curriculum and courses of study.
- Provides individualized instruction and remedial techniques when the needs of the participants dictate.
- Maintains an orderly classroom.
- Confers with a Supervisor, co-instructors, and other supportive personnel, through individual conferences and general meetings, in an attempt to provide for the maximum development of each participant.
- Instructs and guides participants to attain the basic objectives of the educational programs.
- Observes participants and regularly measures their accomplishments of goals and objectives.
- Utilizes teaching techniques based on individual differences of participants.
- Participates in staff meetings with a Supervisor and co-workers on a regular basis.
- Provides leadership and training to new instructors, substitutes, and part-time instructors.
- Meets with a supervisor, whenever possible, to discuss participants progress and evaluation.
- Attends pertinent professional courses, conventions, seminars, and workshops, as recommended by a supervisor, to maintain professional competence.
- Prepares correspondence and reports.
- Maintains essential records, reports, and files.
Education
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.
Experience
Two (2) years of experience in the appropriate field of expertise.
License
Possession of a valid New Jersey Standard, Limited, Provisional, or Emergency Teacher's Certificate authorizing instruction in the subjects or areas consistent with teaching assignment.
Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
<b>KNOWLEDGE AND ABILTIES:</b>
Knowledge of training methods and procedures relevant to the area of specialization.
Knowledge of department rules, regulations, and policies.
Ability to use textbooks and curriculum materials relevant to the area of specialization.
Ability to organize and to implement assignments.
Ability to understand and interpret test data.
Ability to construct tests which adequately measure participant's progress.
Ability to learn to operate audio-visual equipment necessary for lesson enrichment.
Ability to learn to write clear, concise lesson plans which can be interpreted by a substitute instructor in the absence of the regular classroom.
Ability to prepare reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Ability to maintain essential records, reports, and files.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language of Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental and physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
A Master's degree in Education may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.