THS Special Education Department Head

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 for an anticipated vacancy as a Special Education Department Head to join our team located at Windham Technical High School in Windham, CT.

To be considered for this position, Special Education Instructors must posses 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, full time (35 hours per week) Monday through Friday.
• Location:
  
  Windham Technical High School in Windham, CT.
• Salary: VS03, derived from the State Vocational Federation of Teachers.
• Academic Calendar: CTECS follows a ten-month academic calendar (188 days per year.)

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.

We take part in a competitive benefits plan which includes:

• 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
  As a CTECS employee, you may also benefit from:
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Extra Income Opportunities
• Professional Development
• Career Growth within our System
  Visit the CTECS Employee Benefits page to learn more!

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.

• Please include any related endorsements and/or certification and licensure credential details within your application.
• Be sure to select all locations you are interested in and commutable to.

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…