THS Special Education Instructor Office/On-site #261006-9210VS-001

State of Connecticut; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Medical & dental coverage

Sick leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Professional development

Job summary

The State of Connecticut, through CTECS at H.C. Wilcox Technical High School in Meriden, seeks a THS Special Education Instructor to educate students with diverse needs and manage casework.

You will apply differentiated instruction, collaborate with content area teachers, and design transition planning within a supportive, equity-focused environment. Applicants must hold an active CT teaching certificate in Comprehensive Special Education and demonstrate commitment to high expectations,

Qualifications

• Active CT teaching certificate for Special Education PK–12 or 165/265.
• Experience delivering services and case management to high school students.
• Ability to use varied assessments to inform instruction.

Responsibilities

• Educate students with and without disabilities using differentiated strategies.
• Collaborate with content area teachers to ensure equity and access.
• Conduct and design transition needs assessments.
• Engage in parent and community outreach and professional learning.

Skills

High school teaching experience

Special Education expertise

Case management

Differentiated instruction

Accommodations & modifications

Collaboration with content area

Parent/community outreach

Assessment batteries

Professional learning participation

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Education

Active CT teaching certificate in Comprehensive Special Education PK–12 or 165/265 PK–12

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Introduction

Are you an experienced special 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! The State of Connecticut , Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is recruiting a THS Special Education Instructor to join our team at H.C. Wilcox Technical High School located in Meriden, CT.

Education

To be considered for this position, Special Education Instructors must posses an active State of Connecticut teaching certificate in one of the following areas:

• 065 Comprehensive Special Education, PK–12 or 165 Comprehensive Special Education, PreK–12 or 265 Comprehensive Special Education, 1–12
• OR be Eligible for a State of Connecticut teaching certificate in subject area (includes ARC candidates).

Position Highlights

• Schedule: first shift, full time (35 hours per week) Monday through Friday.
• Location: H.C. Wilcox Technical High School
• Salary: VS01-VS02, derived from the State Vocational Federation of Teachers .
• Academic Calendar: CTECS follows a ten-month academic calendar (188 days per year.)

The Role

A CTECS Special Education Instructor is responsible for the education of students with and without disabilities and the case management of students with disabilities by employing a variety of teaching practices that reflect high learning expectations and current pedagogy of teaching and learning methods, differentiated instructional strategies, and assistive technology in all discipline areas including, but not limited to the following: making accommodations and/or modifications to the curriculum and working collaboratively with content area teachers to ensure equity to all students, fostering a gradual release of responsibility, fostering student discourse, encouraging and supporting self-advocacy, designing and assessing transition needs, engaging in parent and community outreach, consultation, and collaboration, creation of a student centered classroom environment that is conducive to learning, being knowledgeable in administering a variety of assessment batteries, and participation in professional learning.

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

As a CTECS Employee, You May Also Benefit From

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Extra Income Opportunities
• Professional Development
• Career Growth within our System

In addition, The State Puts An Emphasis On

• 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.

E-Verify & Eligibility

CTECS takes part in the E-Verify system , which is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a high school setting (9-12 education).
• Trade career referral experience.
• Professional experience related to providing services, accommodation’s, monitoring progress, and case management of students within a high school setting.
• Experience with varied assessments to inform instruction and promote learning.
• Experience with fostering and facilitating learning, classroom management, and behavior intervention plans.
• Experience delivering ideas and objectives through oral and written communication.
• Experience utilizing computer software such as Microsoft Office and Google Products.

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

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