Special Education Department Head (Durational

Introduction

Are you an experienced special education 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! The State of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is recruiting an anticipated vacancy for a Special Education Department Head (Durational) to join our team at Harvard H.

Ellis Technical High School located in Killingly, CT. To be considered for this position, Special Education Instructors must possess an active State of Connecticut teaching certificate in one of the following areas: 092 Intermediate Administration or Supervision or 105 Department Chairperson AND Special Education (Instructor) Qualifications OR be Eligible for a State of Connecticut teaching certificate in subject area (includes ARC candidates).

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, (35 hours per week) Monday through Friday.
• Location:
  
  Harvard H. Ellis Technical High School
• Salary: VS01-VS02, derived from the State Vocational Federation of Teachers.
• Durational position:
  November 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027

The Special Education Department Head is a teacher and instructional leader that promotes student achievement for identified students, facilitates the operation of the department, and regulates compliance with state and federal regulations. The Special Education Department Head is responsible for developing a shared understanding of purposeful planning and progress monitoring as key components for special education students to effectively access curriculum, meet trade and academic competencies, and master the goals and objectives in their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).

The Special Education Department Head plans and conducts regularly scheduled department meetings to determine department goals, facilitate department tasks, communicates administrative decisions, and collect department feedback and input.

• 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

• 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 while also serving as an instructional leader who facilitates the operations of a department.

The Special Education Department Head is a teacher leader responsible for advancing student achievement, ensuring compliance with state and federal special education regulations, and supporting the effective operation of the department. Through instructional coaching, collaborative leadership, and operational oversight, the Department Head develops staff capacity to implement high-quality special education services that enable students to access curriculum, achieve academic and technical competencies, and make progress toward their Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals.

The Department Head serves as a liaison among students, families, staff, administration, community agencies, and district personnel to ensure the effective delivery of special education services and equitable access to educational opportunities. The Department Head oversees the implementation and monitoring of IEPs, supports compliant service delivery and scheduling, chairs Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meetings, reviews and finalizes special education documents, and monitors departmental practices to ensure adherence to state and federal mandates.

In partnership with school administration and Central Office, the Department Head utilizes student performance and program data to support continuous improvement, leads professional learning and collaborative problem-solving…