State School Teacher Office​/On-site

Introduction

Are you ready to turn your passion into purpose? If so, we encourage you to join our team and apply for the State School Teacher position today! The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) – Albert J. Solnit Children’s Center – South Campus, is accepting applications for one (1) full‑time State School Teacher position in Middletown, CT. You will work extensively with teachers and administration to help students improve their learning skills, providing strategies to support the development of motor skills, language skills, social skills, decision making, risk‑taking, and inventiveness.

Collaboration with classroom teachers and support staff, monitoring student progress, and administering assessments as necessary are integral parts of the role.

PCN 44820
Full‑time | 1st shift | 35 Hours per week (Monday – Friday, 7:50 am – 3:20 pm)
Special Education 165 Certificate Required

You will be responsible for:

• Teaching early intervention, elementary, secondary, special subject, and/or special education curricula.
• Developing educational plans for individuals and groups at material level to students’ ability.
• Setting short and long‑term goals and evaluating student progress.
• Participating in planning team meetings and case‑review conferences to assess student behavior.
• Collaborating with professionals in ancillary educational roles.
• Maintaining student records and writing reports.
• Holding conferences with parents or other concerned parties regarding student performance.
• Performing related work as required.

• Deep understanding of the philosophy and methods of education and teaching.
• Knowledge of principles and practices for educating special‑needs populations.
• Proficiency in student program needs and goal setting.
• Ability to motivate students, communicate at an appropriate level, and establish cooperative relationships.
• Skill in preparing written reports.

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.

• Experience working with students with mental‑health concerns in a hospital setting.
• Experience teaching multiple subject areas.

• Employment conditional upon possession of a valid Connecticut State Board of Education teaching certificate appropriate to the assignment.
• Incumbents may be required to possess and retain a current Connecticut motor vehicle operator’s license.

In addition to reference checks and verification of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation may be conducted prior to appointment.

Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
A healthy work–life balance for all employees.
The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.

The State of Connecticut is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.