State School Teacher (12 Months) Office​/On-site #260723-8039T4-001

At the Department of Children and Families (DCF), we offer more than just a job—we offer a meaningful career where you can make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families. The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) is seeking dedicated and qualified educators to join our team as a State School Teacher located in Middletown, CT.

• Full-time, 35 hours per week
• First (1st) shift
• Monday - Friday
• 7:50 am - 3:20 pm
• Requires Special Education (165) certification

In this role, we would entrust you to work extensively with teachers and administration to help students improve their learning skills. Along with other duties as needed, we would have you:

• Provide specific strategies for teaching and supporting students with the development of motor skills, language skills, social skills, decision-making, risk-taking, and inventiveness
• Collaborate with classroom teachers as well as support staff, monitor student progress, and coordinate assessments as necessary
• Support student growth through teamwork

At DCF Education Services (USD #2), we believe every child is a unique individual with the potential to thrive. We celebrate creativity, nurture success, and foster growth in every student we serve. Our approach respects each child’s individual needs while creating a caring, dynamic learning environment. We emphasize the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of the whole child—and we welcome applicants with DCF Education or equivalent experience to join us in this mission.

Albert J. Solnit Children’s Center – South Campus, Middletown :

Located in the heart of Middletown, the South Campus is a state‑run facility nationally recognized for its family‑centered care. We serve youth facing significant emotional and psychiatric challenges, offering intensive support in a therapeutic, team‑based setting.

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

• Engage in a rewarding career
• Assist our employees so they can achieve success
• Make a difference in the public sector
• Work together in a collaborative team environment

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In a state institution, facility or region within a state unified school district this class teaches appropriate early intervention, elementary, secondary, special subjects and/or special education curricula to individuals enrolled in departmental education programs.

• Teaches early intervention, elementary, secondary, special subject and/or special education curricula;
• Develops educational plans for individuals and groups material level to students ability;
• Sets short and long term goals and evaluates progress of students;
• Participates in planning team meetings and case review conferences assessing student behavior;
• Relates to professionals in ancillary educational roles;
• Maintains student records and writes reports;
• May hold conferences with parents or officials concerned with student's performance;
• Performs related work as required.

• Knowledge of
  • the philosophy and methods of education and teaching;
  • the principles and practices of education for special needs population;
  • student program needs and goal setting;
• Ability to
  • motivate students;
  • communicate at the appropriate level;
  • establish cooperative relationships with those contacted in work;
  • prepare written reports.

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

• Special…