THS HVAC Department Head; Endorsements

Introduction

Are you an experienced HVAC professional/educator who is passionate for educating the 'future of the field' and looking to transform the lives of CT's youth population? If so, we could have just the opportunity you've been looking for!

SCHEDULE:

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

LOCATION:

Henry Abbott Technical High School (Danbury, CT)

SALARY: VS003, derived from the State Vocational Federation of Teachers.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR: CTECS follows a ten-month academic calendar (188 days per year.)

CTECS HVAC Instructors teach courses in the discipline of HVAC 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. Instructors will provide social emotional support in the learning process and ensure student engagement.

HVAC instructors provide tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintain classroom records and assess student coursework. HVAC instructors also collaborate and support colleagues regarding research interests and co‑curricular activities. HVAC Instructors are required to attend periodic building‑level and district wide meetings and professional development.

HVAC instructors 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.

For more information regarding this, please review your bargaining unit contract for more information (see link above).

• 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.

• 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.

• Manages departmental budgets, prepares, and submits OF‑95s 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…