TESOL Instructor (Office/On-site)

CT; Town of Newark (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State retirement plan

Medical and dental plans

Sick and personal leave

Student loan forgiveness eligibility

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Career growth

Work-life balance

Diverse perspectives

Meaningful work

Job summary

Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) seeks a TESOL Instructor (THS Instructor - Professional) for Platt Technical High School in Milford, CT. The role involves designing inclusive English-language instruction for multilingual learners, with a focus on differentiation and culturally responsive pedagogy.

The position is full-time (35 hours/week, Monday–Friday) during a ten-month academic calendar.

Qualifications

• Plan lessons that meet objectives and differentiate for multilingual learners.
• Know methods to teach English language to multilingual learners.
• Understand varied student needs and provide accommodations.
• Use diverse instructional resources and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare lessons with clear objectives and differentiation.
• Create an engaging classroom environment and set instructional goals.
• Deliver instruction and assess progress to meet diverse student needs.
• Maintain records and communicate with families; participate in professional development.

Skills

English instruction

EL learners

Lesson planning

Differentiation

Culturally responsive

Collaboration

Assessment design

Education

CT State Teacher Certification

Job description

Introduction

Ready to turn language into limitless opportunity? Join our team of innovative high school instructors and empower multilingual learners to thrive right here in CT. The Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is hiring for a TESOL Instructor (THS Instructor - Professional) to join our education team at Platt Technical High School.

Position Highlights

• SCHEDULE: first shift, full time (35 hours per week) Monday through Friday.


• LOCATION: Platt Technical High School (Milford, CT).


• SALARY: VS002 starting salary, derived from the State Vocational Federation of Teachers.


• ACADEMIC CALENDAR: CTECS follows a ten-month academic calendar (188 days per year).

Benefits and Balance at the State of Connecticut

• Option to maintain State of Connecticut Teacher Retirement Plan or enroll in the State Employee Retirement System.


• A variety of medical and dental plans.


• Sick and personal leave.


• 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.


• Tuition Reimbursement.


• Extra Income Opportunities.


• Professional Development.


• Career Growth within our System.


• Providing limitless opportunities.


• Hiring for diverse and fresh perspectives.


• Performing meaningful work.


• Encouraging a healthy work/life balance.

Purpose of Job Class (Nature of Work)

In the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System this class is accountable for educating students in academic and trade coursework.

Examples of Duties

Responsibility Area #1: Planning and Preparation

• Engage in intentional planning to prepare lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, use appropriate techniques, and serve the needs of all learners in the classroom through differentiation


• Knowledge of various methods of teaching the English language to multilingual learners


• Understand the varied needs of each student


• Culturally responsive pedagogy


• Work collaboratively with guidance personnel and other support service educators to assist students with special programming; ensure IEP and 504 accommodations/modifications are implemented


• Set instructional goals and outcomes


• Knowledge and use of varied instructional resources


• Effectively design instructional learning opportunities


• Effectively design assessments

Responsibility Area #2: Classroom Environment

• Develop mutual respect and rapport with students


• Establish a culture for learning


• Manage classroom procedures


• Positively manage student behavior


• Organize physical space to maximize learning opportunities

Responsibility Area #3: Instruction

• Effectively communicate with students


• Effectively use questioning and discussion techniques


• Culturally responsive pedagogy


• Keep students intellectually engaged


• Follow the scope and sequence of the approved CTECS instructional program and curriculum


• Design instruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings as needed


• Utilize assessments on an on-going basis to design clear and specific learning tasks


• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness

Responsibility Area #4: Professional Responsibilities

• Reflect on teaching practices


• Maintain accurate records


• Maintain effective and on-going communication with students and their families


• Participate in building and district-level professional development and collaboration. This will include working with various committees and departments to facilitate educating students


• Participate in professional communities


• Demonstrate growth in professional craft


• Demonstrate professionalism; adhere to the Connecticut Code of Professional Responsibility


• Implement the CTECS Board of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations, and directives


• Maintain a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior


• Maintain confidentiality concerning personnel, student, and operational concerns of the district


• Report all cases of suspected child abuse to appropriate school personnel and authorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience streamlining instructional accommodations and modifications, and progress monitor EL students through ELLevation.


• Experience communicating ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.


• Experience creating individualized educational plans based on each student’s language needs (oral, literacy, comprehension).


• Experience working effectively and collaboratively with others in planning instruction and assessment.


• Preferred candidates will be able to demonstrate varied methods of lesson delivery, assessing student knowledge, and the use of educational technology. This may include involvement in student/community activities.

Special Requirements

Incumbents must possess at time of appointment a valid certificate issued by the Connecticut State Board of Education in accordance with the Certification Regulations Concerning State Educator Certificates, Permits and Authorizations, with a secondary school endorsement.

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.