THS HVAC Department Head (Endorsements: 826, 092, 090) Office/On-site | 10 Month School Year #260709-9190VS-003

About the role

The State of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is recruiting anticipated vacancies for THS HVAC Department Head to join our team in Danbury, CT.

Responsibilities

• Instruct courses in HVAC technologies.
• Develop and design lesson and/or unit plans to foster student learning.
• Utilize various pedagogical methods, including differentiated instruction, building relationships, and social emotional support.
• Provide tutoring and academic counseling to students.
• Maintain classroom records and assess student coursework.
• Collaborate and support colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities.
• Attend periodic building-level and districtwide meetings and professional development.
• Attend business and industry partner meetings to stay current in the trade and provide feedback on curriculum adjustments.
• Support substitute teachers and monitor content alignment with district-approved materials.
• Model and demonstrate safe work practices.
• Teach in a variety of settings, including HVAC labs, theory rooms, construction sites, and production sites.
• Manage departmental budgets, prepare OF-95s, and oversee student workforce activities.
• Maintain and submit department records, including trade credentials, student data, and PLC minutes.
• Ensure all safety training is completed and procedures are followed.
• Ensure safety within the department, including proper use of safety gear and equipment.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Manage enrollment and retention plans.
• Complete required departmental inventory tasks.
• Perform other professional duties as required by the administration.

Requirements

• An active CT teaching certificate as a 826 Vocational Department Head: Trade Technology, or be DSAP Eligible.
• At least 8 years of relevant, varied, hands-on experience in the trade or technical field, with apprentice training or formal training.
• Two thousand (2,000) hours of apprentice training equals one year based on a letter of completion from the Connecticut Department of Labor (CT-DOL OAT).
• An S-1 HVAC contractor’s license issued by the State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection is required at time of application.

Qualifications

• A minimum of twelve credits to qualify for the #826 required certification as per SDE Bureau of certification.
• Active CT teaching certificate as a 090 Occupational Subject, Vocational Technical Schools.
• Formal training credit should be applied for coursework directly associated with HVAC.
• Transcript review should determine the percentage of study time devoted to trade and be applied proportionately.

Skills

• Ability to model and demonstrate safe work practices.
• Ability to teach in a variety of settings.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and business partners.
• Ability to manage departmental budgets and oversee student workforce activities.
• Ability to maintain and submit department records.
• Ability to ensure safety within the department.

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.
• Eligibility for Public Services Loan Forgiveness.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Career growth within the system.

Pay

Versatile pay structure based on the State Vocational Federation of Teachers scale.

Schedule

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

Location

Henry Abbott Technical High School (Danbury, CT).