THS Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology Instructor

The State of Connecticut Technical Education and Career System System (CTECS) is hiring for a THS Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology Instructor (THS Instructor - Professional) to join our professional education team at Howell Cheney Technical High School, located in Manchester, CT. To be considered for this position, MDET Instructors must possess an active State of Connecticut teaching certificate in one of the following areas:
An active CT teaching certificate as a 090 Occupational Subject, Vocational Technical Schools. In lieu of the endorsement, candidates may qualify with the following trade experience: 8 years of relevant, varied, hands on experience in the trade or technical field.

SCHEDULE:

first shift, full time (35 hours per week) Monday through Friday.

LOCATION:

Howell Cheney Technical High School (Manchester, 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 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; and, 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 aviation maintenance programs. The school system provides a direct employment pipeline for high school students and adult learners.

Through exemplary trade and academic programming, CTECS prepares trade-bound students to meet the skilled workforce needs in Connecticut. Become inspired to join our educational workforce!

Your Role as a MDET Instructor at Howell Cheney Technical High School: CTECS Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology Instructors teach courses in the discipline of Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology technologies. They will be required to develop and design lesson and/or unit plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions utilizing a variety of pedagogical methods, including but not limited to differentiated instruction, fostering building of relationships, etc.

Instructors will provide social emotional support in the learning process and ensure student engagement. Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology instructors provide tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintain classroom records and assess student coursework. Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology instructors also collaborate and support colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology Instructors are required to attend periodic building-level and district wide meetings and professional development.

Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology instructors are required to meet with business and industry partners in an effort to maintain being current in the trade and to keep apprised to the newest technology, as well as providing…