THS Diesel and Heavy Duty Technology Department Head On-Site | 10 Month School Year #260709-9190VS-004

Position Requirements

To be considered for this position, THS Diesel & Heavy Duty Technology Department Heads must possess the following:

• An active CT teaching certificate as a 826 Vocational Department Head: Trade Technology, or be DSAP Eligible (Interested candidates for Department Head openings will need a minimum of twelve credits to qualify for the #826 required certification as per SDE Bureau of certification).
• An active CT teaching certificate as a 090 Occupational Subject, Vocational Technical Schools.
• ASE certification in Medium-Heavy Duty Truck - T4 (Brakes), T5 (Suspension), T6 (Electrical/Electronic Systems).

In lieu of the endorsement, candidates may qualify with the following trade experience:

• 8 years of experience in the trade or technical field, or
• 6 years of experience with an associates (2 year) degree in the subject area.

The person in this position will be required to obtain the following certifications within the first year of employment:

• ASE certification T2 (diesel Engines), T3 (Drivetrain), T7 (HVAC), and T8 (Preventive Maintenance Inspection)

CDL with proper endorsements to transport students - within 18 months of employment.

Your Role

CTECS Diesel & Heavy-Duty Technology Department Heads teach courses in the discipline of Diesel & Heavy-Duty 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. Department Heads will provide social emotional support in the learning process and ensure student engagement. Diesel & Heavy-Duty Technology Department Heads also collaborate and support colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Diesel & Heavy-Duty Technology Department Heads are required to attend periodic building-level and districtwide meetings and professional development. Diesel & Heavy-Duty Department Heads 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.

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 internal purchase requests for orders, repairs, and maintenance.
• Manage 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...).
• Maintain and submit department records, including trade credentials, student data, and PLC minutes, perform other professional duties as required by the administration.

Working Conditions

Department Heads in this technology will be required to model and demonstrate safe work practices prior to facilitation of learning. Department Heads may need to stand for long periods of time, lift, climb, bend, twist and repeat the same movements as dictated by the trade and projects being taught. Incumbents in this class may be required to lift medium to heavy weights and be exposed to some risk of injury from typical Diesel & Heavy-Duty repair site environments.

Schedule & Location

• Schedule: first shift, full time (35 hours per week) Monday through Friday
• Location: Vinal Technical High School (Middletown, CT)
• Academic Calendar: CTECS follows a ten-month academic calendar (188 days per year.)

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
• 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