Science Instructor (Biology​/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 Harvard H. Ellis Technical High School!

At the State of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) we are recruiting for a Science Instructor (Biology/Chemistry) to join our team at Harvard H. Ellis Technical High School in Killingly, CT.

Join a dedicated educational team committed to preparing students for academic achievement and future success as a Science Instructor.

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.

As a Science Instructor, you will design and implement purposeful lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and instructional goals, utilizing differentiated strategies and varied assessment methods to support all learners.

You will cultivate a positive classroom culture that promotes respect, intellectual engagement, and active participation while effectively managing classroom procedures and student behavior.

Collaboration is an essential component of this position, as you will work closely with guidance staff, special education personnel, and support service educators to ensure accommodations and individualized supports are successfully implemented.

In addition to classroom instruction, this role requires a commitment to professional growth, reflective teaching practices, and ongoing communication with students and families. The successful candidate will actively participate in professional learning communities, uphold the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality, and support the mission, policies, and values of the district while helping to maintain a safe, ethical, and student-centered school environment.

To be considered for this position, Science Instructors (Biology/Chemistry) must possess an active State of Connecticut teaching certificate in one of the following areas:

• 030 Biology, 4-12 or 031 Chemistry, 4-12 or 032 Physics, 4-12 or 034 General Science, 4-12
• OR be Eligible for a State of Connecticut Teaching Certificate in subject area (Includes ARC candidates).
• OR qualify for a Durational Shortage Area Permit (DSAP)

• Schedule:
  
  first shift, full time (35 hours per week) Monday through Friday.
• Location:
  
  Harvard H. Ellis Technical High School, in Killingly, 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

As a CTECS employee, you may also benefit from:

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Extra Income Opportunities
• Professional Development
• Career Growth within our System

In addition, the State puts an emphasis on:

• 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.

We hope you take this opportunity to join our team and make an impact by serving your state!

• 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,…