Computer Science Teacher State School Teacher (12 Months) (35 Hour) #260817-8039T4-001

About the role

The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC), Unified School District #1 is seeking enthusiastic Computer Science Teachers (State School Teacher (12 Months) (35 Hour)). We are seeking to fill Computer Science teacher openings at Manson Youth Institution in Cheshire, CT, but may also use this posting to fill positions at facilities across the state.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety and security as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens, and offenders
• Teach early intervention, elementary, secondary, special subject, and/or special education curricula
• Develop educational plans for individuals and groups
• Set short and long term goals and evaluate student progress
• Participate in planning team meetings and case review conferences to assess student behavior
• Hold conferences with parents or officials concerned with student performance
• Relate to professionals in ancillary educational roles
• Maintain student records and write reports
• Model positive teaching practices

Requirements

• Strong background in teaching Computer Science courses
• Endorsement for secondary education, grades 7 – 12
• Must meet State Board of Education requirements to receive an initial educator certificate for External Diploma Program/Noncredited Mandated Programs (107)
• Secondary certified candidates must also meet the requirements to receive an initial educator certificate for High School Credit Diploma Program (106)
• Selected candidate must obtain the applicable endorsement within six (6) months from their hire date

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Connecticut teaching license
• Must have a strong background in teaching Computer Science courses
• Must have an endorsement for secondary education, grades 7 – 12
• Must meet State Board of Education requirements to receive an initial educator certificate for External Diploma Program/Noncredited Mandated Programs (107)
• Secondary certified candidates must also meet the requirements to receive an initial educator certificate for High School Credit Diploma Program (106)
• Selected candidate must obtain the applicable endorsement within six (6) months from their hire date

Skills

• Understanding of different types of learning styles
• Ability to work with a variety of different disciplines throughout the day
• Working knowledge of classroom routines and disciplines
• Outstanding personal and interpersonal skills
• Able to follow the class schedule as provided by the school administration with the understanding that it may change unexpectedly

Benefits

• Option to maintain State of Connecticut Teacher Retirement Plan or enroll in the State Employee Retirement System
• A variety of medical and dental plans
• Participation in a hybrid retirement plan which provides a retirement benefit, that may include retiree health insurance
• Sick and personal leave
• Five (5) weeks of scheduled vacation time
• Annual $1,000.00 lump sum payment
• Tuition reimbursement
• 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

Pay

Starting salary is non-negotiable. Bachelors Degree: $72,275 - $111,912; Masters Degree: $75,900 - $131,422; 6th Year: $81,208 - $140,620

Schedule

First-shift, full time (35 hours per week), Monday through Friday

Benefits

• Competitive benefits plan
• Medical and dental plans
• Retirement benefits
• Sick and personal leave
• Vacation time
• Lump sum payments
• Tuition reimbursement
• Public Services Loan Forgiveness eligibility