THS Special Education Instructor Office/On-site #261008-9210VS-001

State of Connecticut; New Britain (CT); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

State retirement plan

Medical and dental plans

Sick and personal leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Zusammenfassung

The State of Connecticut is hiring a THS Special Education Instructor at E.C Goodwin Technical High School in New Britain. The role focuses on educating students with and without disabilities and managing casework to support individualized learning plans.

Applicants must hold an active CT teaching certificate in the listed areas or be eligible for CT certification. The position is full-time and follows the CTECS academic calendar with 188 days per year.

Qualifikationen

• Active CT teaching certificate in one of the listed areas.
• OR eligible for CT teaching certificate in subject area (ARC candidates).
• Experience in high school setting (9-12) preferred.

Aufgaben

• Educate students with and without disabilities and manage cases for students with disabilities.
• Differentiate instruction and employ assistive technology across disciplines.
• Collaborate with content area teachers to ensure equity and support self-advocacy.

Ausbildung

065 Comprehensive Special Education, PK–12

165 Comprehensive Special Education, PreK–12

265 Comprehensive Special Education, 1–12

Eligible for CT teaching certificate in subject area (ARC candidates)

Jobbeschreibung

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 E.C Goodwin Technical High School, located in New Britain, CT.

Education

To be considered for this position, Special Education Instructors must possess 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: E.C Goodwin 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

We take part in a competitive benefits plan which includes:

• 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

Visit the CTECS Employee Benefits page to learn more!

In Addition, The State Puts An Emphasis On

• 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.

Selection Plan

Important Information For This Recruitment

• Please include any related endorsements and/or certification and licensure credential details within your application.
• Be sure to select all locations you are interested in and commutable to.

Please note that 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.

Before You Apply

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing [e-mail].
• Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
• Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

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.

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.

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.