THS English Instructor (Professional) Office/On-site #260629-9210VS-005

About the role

The State of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is recruiting THS English Instructor to join our team at A.I. Prince Technical High School located in Hartford, CT and Norwich Technical High School located in Norwich, CT.

Responsibilities

• 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 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
• 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
• 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 ongoing basis to design clear and specific learning tasks
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness
• 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
• 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

Qualifications

• Active State of Connecticut teaching certificate in one of the following areas: 015 English, 4â12
• OR be Eligible for a State of Connecticut teaching certificate in subject area (includes ARC candidates)

Skills

• 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

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

Pay

VS01-VS02, derived from the State Vocational Federation of Teachers.

Schedule

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

Location

A.I. Prince Technical High School, Norwich Technical High School

Additional Information

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.