THS Electrical Department Head

State of Connecticut - CT Technical Ed and Career Sys; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State retirement plan

Medical and dental plans

Sick and personal leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

State of Connecticut - CT Technical Ed and Career System seeks an Electrical Department Head at Platt Technical High School in Milford to lead curriculum development, lab-based instruction, and safety training. You will mentor instructors, oversee budgeting and program operations, and collaborate with industry partners to ensure workforce readiness.

The role requires CT teaching licensure in an electrical field, OSHA/DSAP readiness, and within the first year BLS, ARC CPR, and CDL endorsements.

Qualifications

• Active State of CT teaching certificate in 090, 826, or 092 or an equivalent.
• OSHA Train-the-Trainer certification or DSAP eligibility; CDS/DSAP options.
• Within first year: BLS instructor cert (AHA) and ARC CPR instructor cert.
• CDL with proper endorsements to operate student transport vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a comprehensive curriculum blending classroom and lab experiences.
• Develop engaging lessons using instructional technologies and assess learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to district initiatives.
• Lead through department meetings, PLCs, and advisory committees.

Skills

Teaching certificate

Electrical trade knowledge

Leadership

Laboratory instruction

Education

CT teaching certificate (required)

Job description

Introduction

Are you an experienced Electrical Department Head who is passionate for educating the 'future of the field' and looking to transform the lives of CT's youth population? If so, we could have just the opportunity you've been looking for!

Position Highlights

• Schedule: first shift, full time (35 hours per week) Monday through Friday.
• Location: Platt Technical High School (Milford, CT)
• Salary: VS003, derived from the State Vocational Federation of Teachers.
• Academic Calendar: CTECS follows a ten-month academic calendar (188 days per year.)

Your Role as THS Electrical Department Head

In this rewarding role, you will deliver a comprehensive curriculum that blends classroom instruction with immersive laboratory experiences, helping students master circuit design, electronics systems, troubleshooting, robotics, and the safe use of industry‑standard tools and equipment. You will develop and deliver engaging lessons using current instructional technologies, assess student learning, and foster a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment where students can build confidence and technical expertise. Beyond the classroom, you will collaborate with colleagues, participate in professional development, and contribute to school and district initiatives that support student achievement and workforce readiness. If you are committed to excellence in technical education and enjoy mentoring future skilled trades professionals, we encourage you to apply and make a lasting impact with CTECS.

Requirements

Electrical Department Heads must posses an active State of Connecticut teaching certificate in one of the following areas:

• 090 Occupational Subject, Vocational Technical Schools AND an E‑1 Unlimited Electrical Contractor license
• 826 Vocational Department Head: Trade Technology
• 092 Intermediate Administration or Supervision
• OSHA Train‑the‑Trainer (CFR 1926) certification within two years of employment or qualify for a Durational Shortage Area Permit (DSAP).

Within the first year of employment, candidates are required to:

• Obtain BLS instructor certification through the American Heart Association.
• Obtain an American Red Cross CPR instructor certification.
• Obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with proper endorsements required to drive the student transport vehicle.

Working Conditions

CTECS Electrical Instructors are required to incorporate an abundance of teaching methods that are often very practical and include hands‑on instruction in the classroom. Instructors in this technology will be required to model and demonstrate safe work practices prior to facilitation of learning. Instructors may need to stand for long periods of time, lift, climb, bend, twist and repeat the same movements as dictated by the electrical trade and projects being taught. Instructors in this technology area are required to use and properly demonstrate the use of ladder/scaffold, hand and power tools used in the electrical trade/s will be required. CTECS Electrical Instructors will be required to teach in a variety of settings for both theoretical and psychomotor/hands‑on training which include, but are not limited to: electrical lab, theory room, off‑campus production sites (construction sites which include residential, commercial, and industrial settings), as also on‑campus production sites. CTECS Electrical Instructors work on a variety of sites to complement real‑world applications in an effort to bolster curriculum. These sites include working with established businesses, and construction sites, to connect their students with employment opportunities and resources. Incumbents in this class may be required to lift light to medium weights and be exposed to some risk of injury from typical construction site environments.

Instructional Support Responsibilities

• Assists with the implementation of the instructional program within the department including supporting substitutes.
• Assists and monitors in the implementation of the content, aligned to the CTECS district approved materials such as: curriculum, pacing guide, DSA’s, and competency checklists.
• Models a variety of instructional strategies that accommodate different student backgrounds, cognitive abilities and learning styles.
• Reviews lesson plans, observes classroom instruction, and provides feedback and support as needed to improve instruction, classroom management, and professional growth.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Provides clear expectations regarding policies and procedures utilized in the shop, including but not limited to, uniform, student conduct/discipline, equipment uses, safety compliance, clean‑up, and inventory controls.
• Plans and leads department meetings and PLCs with other departments as well as administration.
• Serves on committees when requested and as a liaison between the department, administration and central office.
• Organizes and facilitates the Program Advisory Committee (PAC) in accordance with district guidelines, including the recruitment of appropriate members. Increase and document PAC membership annually. Meetings will be held after school hours.
• Promotes in industry outreach programs, such as Work‑Based Learning (WBL), internships, Skills USA, and job shadowing.
• Provides school‑wide leadership support and recommendations for professional development and direction on effective instruction and programming, including instructional rounds.

Operational Responsibilities

• Manages departmental budgets, prepares, and submits OF‑95s for orders, repairs, and maintenance.
• Manages enrollment and retention plans.
• Ensures that student credentials are attained and tracked in collaboration with district guidelines.
• Improvement of summative assessments per year.
• Oversees all Student Workforce activities, such as On/Off campus Production, CTECS Facilities Production, WBL, Internships and job shadowing, ensuring that all district procedures are followed.
• Completes all required departmental inventory tasks and assists in the removal of outdated instructional materials, including repair of equipment.
• Ensures that all equipment is properly operational and that all required maintenance and repairs are completed.
• Ensures all safety training is appropriately completed, required documentation is properly maintained and procedures are followed. Ensures safety within the department; including posting and enforcement of appropriate laboratory safety wear & rules (i.e. uniforms, boots, PPE, etc...).
• Maintains and submits department records, including trade credentials, student data, and PLC minutes, perform other professional duties as required by the administration.

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 and
• Encouraging a healthy work/life balance!

About Us

For over 100 years, CTECS has been the leading force in Career Technical Education (CTE) in the State of Connecticut. CTECS operates 17 diploma‑granting technical high schools, one technical education center and two airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance programs. The school system provides a direct employment pipeline for high school students and adult learners.

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 while also serving as an instructional leader who facilitates the operations of a department.

Examples of Duties

Supervision Received: Works under the supervision of a School Principal and Assistant Principal. Supervision Exercised: Supervises students in classrooms, laboratories, and CTECS shops as well as on off‑campaign production sites. CTECS Electrical Instructors teach courses in the discipline of electrical technologies. They will be required to develop and design lesson and/or unit plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions utilizing a variety of pedagogical methods, including but not limited to differentiated instruction, fostering building of relationships, etc. Instructors will provide social emotional support in the learning process and ensure student engagement. Electrical instructors provide tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintain classroom records and assess student coursework. Electrical instructors also collaborate and support colleagues regarding research interests and co‑curricular activities. Electrical Instructors are required to attend periodic building‑level and districtwide meetings and professional development.

Electrical instructors are required to meet with business and industry partners in an effort to maintain being current in the trade and to keep apprised to the newest technology, as well as providing feedback to district curriculum teams on modern industry practices to adjust curricula when needed. These relationships also connect the program and students to employment and work‑based learning opportunities. For more information regarding this, please review your bargaining unit contract for more information (see link above).

CTECS Electrical instructors educate students on proper safety procedures and competencies that are aligned to the current National Electrical Code that are currently adopted in Connecticut. These codes dictate the adopted practice of installation and maintenance of electrical systems. Additionally, instructors in the electrical technology area report to a department head.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Products.
• Experience in teaching or substitute teaching and be able to demonstrate methods of delivering lessons, assessing student knowledge, and the use of educational technology. This may include involvement in student/community activities.
• Experience using educational principles, methods and techniques; skill in a particular trade or occupation; teaching ability; ability to work effectively with students; ability to express ideas simply and clearly, orally and in writing.
• Experience utilizing oral and written communication skills
• Experience using interpersonal skills
• Experience providing instructional suppor
• Experience maintaining records and charts; ability to prepare reports.
• Experience in teaching or substitute teaching and be able to demonstrate methods of delivering lessons, assessing student knowledge, and the use of educational technology. This may include involvement in student/community activities as well as help facilitate district‑wide and school‑specific initiatives.
• Experience with SEL, differentiated instruction, synchronous and asynchronous learning.
• Prior connections to the school culture, i.e. PAC Member, WBL Sponsor, Job Shadowing Sponsor, and/or PFO Member.

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.

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.