Science Teacher — Transform Lives in State Education Program

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

Benefits offered by this job

CT Teacher Retirement Plan

Health insurance

Sick and personal leave

Vacation time

Tuition reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

State of Connecticut Department of Correction – Unified School District #1 is seeking endorsed Science Teachers to educate incarcerated students at Manson Youth Institution in Cheshire, CT. The role follows a 12-month school calendar and includes a mandatory 14-week hazardous-duty training.

Starting salaries range by step, with six months to obtain the required endorsement. Benefits include retirement plans, health coverage, sick leave, vacation, tuition reimbursement, and student loan

Qualifications

• Endorsements must be active Initial, Provisional, or Professional.
• Selected candidate must obtain applicable endorsement within six months.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizing safety and security for staff, victims, citizens, and offenders.
• Teaching curricula across early intervention, elementary, secondary, special subject, and/or special education.
• Developing educational plans for individuals and groups.
• Setting short and long-term goals and evaluating student progress.
• Holding conferences with parents or officials concerned with student performance.
• Maintaining student records and writing reports.
• Modeling positive teaching practices.

Education

Biology 4-12

Chemistry 4-12

Earth Science 4-12

General Science 4-12

Physics 4-12

Job description

State of Connecticut Department of Correction – Unified School District #1 is seeking endorsed Science Teachers to educate incarcerated students at Manson Youth Institution in Cheshire, CT. The role follows a 12-month school calendar and includes a mandatory 14-week hazardous-duty training.

Starting salaries range by step, with six months to obtain the required endorsement. Benefits include retirement plans, health coverage, sick leave, vacation, tuition reimbursement, and student loan