Computer Science Teacher

State of Connecticut - DOC Manson Youth Institution; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 72,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan choice

Medical and dental plans

Hybrid retirement plan with potential保

Job summary

State of Connecticut — Department of Correction, Manson Youth Institution in Cheshire, CT, seeks a Computer Science Teacher for USD#1. The role requires a Connecticut teaching certificate for grades 7–12 and a strong background in CS education.

Training and orientation are provided, with a 12-month calendar and a 14-week academy program. Initial salary steps start at $72,275, with progression up to $111,912 to $140,620, depending on education level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
• State CT teaching endorsement for grades 7–12 preferred.
• Endorsements must be active Initial, Provisional, or Professional.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety and security for staff, victims, citizens, and offenders.
• Teach Computer Science curricula across applicable grades.
• Develop educational plans for individuals and groups and set progress goals.
• Maintain student records and write reports.
• Participate in planning meetings and case reviews.

Skills

Computer Science teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

CT Teaching Endorsement (7-12)

Job description

Introduction

Are you an endorsed educator in Connecticut and looking to transform the lives of our incarcerated population? The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC), Unified School District #1 (USD#1) is seeking enthusiastic Computer Science Teachers (State School Teacher (12 Months) (35 Hour)). We are seeking to fill Computer Science teacher openings at Manson Youth Institution in Cheshire, CT, but may also use this posting to fill positions at facilities across the state. All Endorsements must be active Initial, Provisional, or Professional. Incumbents in this class must meet the State Board of Education requirements to receive an initial educator certificate for External Diploma Program/Noncredited Mandated Programs (107). Secondary certified candidates will also need to meet the requirements to receive an initial educator certificate for High School Credit Diploma Program (106). Selected candidate will have six (6) months from their hire date to obtain the applicable endorsement. Candidates must have a strong background in teaching Computer Science courses. Eligible candidates to teach Computer Science must have an endorsement for secondary education, grades 7 – 12.

What we can offer you

• Option to maintain State of Connecticut Teacher Retirement Plan or enroll in the State Employee Retirement System
• A variety of medical and dental plans
• Participation in a hybrid retirement plan which provides a retirement benefit, that may include retiree health insurance
• Sick and personal leave
• Five (5) weeks of scheduled vacation time
• Annual $1,000.00 lump sum payment
• Tuition reimbursement
• The State of CT is an eligible Public Services Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service

Position highlights

SCHEDULE: First-shift, full time (35 hours per week,) Monday through Friday

ACADEMIC CALENDAR: Unified School District (USD) #1 follows a 12-month school calendar, 222 school days per year.

TRAINING: Candidates selected for hire are required to attend a fourteen (14) week training at the CT DOC Training Academy.

LOCATION: Manson Youth Institution

Salary: Candidates new to the State of Connecticut will start on ‘Step one’ of the pay plan, in the tier that their highest level of education corresponds to. Starting salary is non-negotiable.

• Step 1 (minimum) $72,275
• $75,900
• $81,208
• Step 13-15 (maximum) $111,912
• $131,422
• $140,620

In addition, the State puts an emphasis on

• Providing limitless opportunities
• Hiring for diversity and fresh perspectives
• Performing meaningful work
• Encouraging a healthy work/life balance

About us

The Connecticut Department of Correction is a diverse agency with a wide variety of employees from Correction Officers, to Educators, to Managers and Skilled Professionals. We value differences that make us stronger as a team and support our mission statement. The Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC) is the agency responsible for corrections in the U.S. State of Connecticut. The agency operates 13 correctional facilities. It has its headquarters in Wethersfield. The DOC protects public safety by ensuring offenders serve their sentences of imprisonments in facilities that are safe, human, and provide re-entry programming. The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction is a unified system; all sentenced and un-sentenced offenders are supervised by the DOC. The Department also provides supervision for offenders on parole, community release, and other discretionary release programs.

USD #1 is dedicated to providing quality educational programs for incarcerated individuals. Students are offered academic knowledge, vocational competencies, and life skills integrated with technology in a positive environment to foster lifelong learning, multicultural awareness, and a successful social transition. USD#1 offers an array of academic programming, including:

• K-12 High School Program
• Adult Basic Education (ABE)
• General Education Development (GED)
• Credit Diploma Program (CDP)
• English Second Language (ESL)/ Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
• a wide variety of Career-Technical Education (CTE) programs

Our USD#1 motto is defined by the Latin phrase on the District's seal. The phrase, 'Non Sum Qualis Eram,' translates into English as 'I am not what I once was.' The hope is that returning citizens will be provided with some of the core tools required to change their path in life through education.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizing safety and security as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens, and offenders
• Teaching early intervention, elementary, secondary, special subject, and/or special education curricula
• Developing educational plans for individuals and groups
• Setting short and long term goals and evaluating student progress
• Participating in planning team meetings and case review conferences to assess student behavior
• Holding conferences with parents or officials concerned with student performance
• Relating to professionals in ancillary educational roles
• Maintaining student records and writing reports
• Modeling positive teaching practices

What we are looking for

• An understanding of the different types of learning styles of students and being able to teach to their ability levels
• The ability to work with a variety of different disciplines throughout the day
• Working knowledge of classroom routines and disciplines
• Outstanding personal and interpersonal skills
• The ability to follow the class schedule as provided by the school administration with the understanding that it may change unexpectedly

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with teaching a diverse group of people
• Experience working in a correctional institution setting, detention center, or similarly secured environment
• Experience teaching groups of people with differing levels of education
• Experience teaching Computer Science courses
• State of CT Teaching Endorsement for grades 7 - 12

Special Requirements

Employment in this class is conditional upon possession of a valid Connecticut State Board of Education teaching certificate appropriate to the teaching assignment.

Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a current Connecticut Motor Vehicle operator's license.

Character Requirements

In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made prior to appointment.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Acknowledgement

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

Selection Plan

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THIS RECRUITMENT: Selected candidates may be required to present a lesson plan in front of students in one of our Correctional Facilities as part of the interview process. This is a hazardous duty position. Candidates selected for hire will be required to attend a 14-week hazardous duty training at the Maloney Center for Training & Staff Development located in Cheshire, CT. This training consists of both classroom and on the job training (one day of classroom presentation and nine days of “hands‑on” physical training). The Behavior Management Program training will provide education on the use of physical force as it applies to self‑defense, and the maintenance of order and security within the inmate population. In order to graduate, trainees will be required to pass a written exam, as well as a practical skills test which will be scored.