THS English Instructor

State of Connecticut - CT Technical Ed and Career Sys; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State Employee Retirement Plan

Medical and Dental plans

Sick and personal leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

Career Growth

Healthy work/life balance

Job summary

State of Connecticut - CT Technical Ed and Career Sys seeks an English Instructor for Ella Grasso Technical High School in Groton, CT. The role focuses on planning and delivering differentiated English instruction, meeting IEP/504 accommodations, and maintaining a positive, safe learning environment.

The position offers a full-time schedule (35 hours/week, Monday–Friday) with benefits including retirement plans, medical/dental, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Professional teaching experience in English.
• Experience implementing IEP and 504 accommodations.
• CT State Board of Education secondary school endorsement required.
• Strong collaboration with families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver differentiated English instruction for all students.
• Foster a positive, well-managed classroom environment.
• Collaborate with guidance and support staff to support students.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality; safe school practices.
• Assess student progress and reflect on teaching practices.
• Participate in professional development and district initiatives.

Skills

English instruction

Differentiated instruction

IEP/504 accommodations

Education

Secondary school teaching certificate

Job description

Are you an experienced Education professional/educator 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: Ella T Grasso Technical High School, in Groton, CT.
• Salary: VS01-VS02, derived from the State Vocational Federation of Teachers.
• Academic Calendar: CTECS follows a ten-month academic calendar (188 days per year.)

Your Role as a English Instructor at Ella Grasso

A CTECS English Instructor is responsible planning and delivering effective, differentiated instruction that meets the needs of all students, including implementing IEP and 504 accommodations. Responsibilities include fostering a positive and well-managed classroom environment, engaging students through effective teaching and assessment practices, collaborating with colleagues and families, and maintaining professionalism through ongoing reflection, professional development, policy compliance, confidentiality, and student safety.

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!

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.

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 English content and pedagogy of all high school English curricula
• Understand the varied needs of each student
• 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 practices and 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
• 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

• Professional experiences related to the field of teaching English.
• Experience with 21st century standards-based lesson planning aligned to the CT Core Standards in English Language Arts.
• Experience with varied assessments to inform instruction and promote learning.
• Experience fostering and facilitating learning and classroom management.
• Experience communicating ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Experience working effectively and collaboratively with others.
• Experience with organizational and problem solving skills.
• Experience in teaching or substitute teaching and 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.

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.