THS Math Instructor (Professional) Office/On-site #260709-9210VS-003

About the role

The State of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is recruiting a THS Math Instructor to join our team at W.F. Kaynor Technical High School located in Waterbury, 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Plan and deliver lessons that align with the CTECS Mathematics Department curriculum.
• Educate students on the importance of mathematics in both the workplace and everyday life.
• Implement differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students.
• Utilize assessments on an ongoing basis to design clear and specific learning tasks.
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness in the classroom.
• Reflect on teaching practices and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain effective and on-going communication with students and their families.
• Participate in building and district level professional development and collaboration.

Requirements

• An active State of Connecticut Teaching Certificate in one of the following areas: 029 Mathematics, 4-12 endorsement OR be eligible for a State of Connecticut teaching certificate in subject area (includes ARC candidates).

Qualifications

• Experience with varied assessments to inform instruction and promote learning.
• Experience communicating ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

Skills

• Knowledge of Math content and pedagogy of high school Mathematics curricula.
• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students.
• Effective communication and questioning techniques.
• Ability to manage classroom procedures and positively manage student behavior.
• Ability to organize physical space to maximize learning opportunities.

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.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Extra income opportunities.
• 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.