Science Instructor (Chemistry

Introduction

Are you an experienced Science Teacher looking to bring your passion to the State of Connecticut and continue to transform the lives of Connecticut youth? If so, please consider joining our team at Ella T. Grasso Technical High School! At the State of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) we are recruiting for a Science Instructor (Chemistry) to join our team at Ella T.

Grasso Technical High School in Groton, CT. Join a dedicated educational team committed to preparing students for academic achievement and future success as a Science Instructor. In this role, you will create engaging and rigorous learning experiences that support students with diverse learning needs while fostering critical thinking, problem‑solving, and a strong foundation in high school science. The ideal candidate will bring strong content knowledge, effective instructional practices, and a passion for helping students succeed in both individual and collaborative learning environments.

• Schedule:
  
  first shift, full time (35 hours per week) Monday through Friday.
• Location:
  
  Ella T. Grasso Technical High School, in 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.)

• 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 Service 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

We also emphasize providing limitless opportunities, hiring for diverse and fresh perspectives, performing meaningful work, and encouraging a healthy work/life balance!

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.

In the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System this class is accountable for educating students in academic and trade coursework.

• 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 Science content and pedagogy in content‑specific high school Science 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 inquiry, 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 on‑going basis to design clear and specific learning tasks
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness

• Reflect on…