THS Social Studies Instructor Office​/On-site VS

Overview

Introduction

Are you an experienced social studies professional/educator who is passionate for educating the "future of the field" and looking to transform the lives of CT's youth population? The State of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is recruiting a Social Studies Instructor to join our team at Ella T. Grasso Technical High School located in Groton, CT. To be considered for this position, the Social Studies Instructor must possess an active State of Connecticut Teaching Certificate in one of the following areas:
026 History & Social Studies, 4–12 or be eligible for a State of Connecticut teaching certificate in the subject area (includes ARC candidates).

Through exemplary trade and academic programming, CTECS prepares trade-bound students to meet the skilled workforce needs in Connecticut. Explore the CTECS Instructor Information webpage for more information.

• Schedule:
  
  first shift, full time (35 hours per week) Monday through Friday.
• Location:
  
  Ella T. Grasso, Groton, CT
• Salary: VS01–VS02, derived from the State Vocational Federation of Teachers
• Academic Calendar: CTECS follows a ten-month academic calendar (188 days per year).

• Planning and Preparation
  • 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 Math content and pedagogy of high school Mathematics 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
• Classroom Environment
  • 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
• Instruction
  • 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
• Professional Responsibilities
  • Reflect on teaching practices
  • Maintain accurate records
  • Maintain effective and ongoing 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

• 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

For over 100 years, CTECS has been the leading force in Career Technical Education (CTE) in the State of Connecticut. CTECS operates 17 diploma-granting technical high schools, one technical education center and two airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance programs. The school system provides a direct employment pipeline for high school students and adult learners.

• 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.

Incumbents must possess at time of appointment a valid certificate issued by the Connecticut State Board of Education in accordance with the Certification Regulations Concerning State Educator Certificates, Permits and Authorizations, with a secondary school endorsement.

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women,…