THS Social Studies Instructor (Professional

Introduction

Are you an experienced professional 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!

The State of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is recruiting an anticipated Social Studies Instructor to join our team at A.I. Prince Technical High School in Hartford.

To be considered for this position, incumbents must possess an active State of Connecticut teaching certificate in: 026 (Social Studies).

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

Schedule:

first shift, full time| Monday-Friday, 7 hours daily | 188 days per school year

Location:

A.I. Prince Technical High School in Hartford.

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 Services Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service

• Providing limitless opportunities
• Hiring for diverse and fresh perspectives
• Performing meaningful work
• 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 History/Social Studies content and pedagogy of all high school History/Social Studies 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 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 teaching practices
• Maintain accurate records
• Maintain effective and on-going communication with students and their families
• Participate in building and district level professional development and collaboration. This will include
• working with various committees and departments to facilitate educating students
• 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

• Professional experiences related to the field of teaching Social Studies.
• Experience with 21st century standards-based lesson planning aligned to the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies and the CT Core Standards in History/Social Studies.
• Experience with varied assessments to…