State School Special Education Teacher; Endorsement

The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF), is looking for two (2) Special Education educators to join us in the role of State School Teacher within our Unified School District #2 (USD #2) in Middletown, CT. If you have experience educating students with mental health concerns, IEP's, etc. we would love to hear from you!

LOCATION:

Middletown, CT

SHIFT:
Full-time | first shift

SCHEDULE:

7:50 AM - 3:20 PM | 35 hours per week

NOTE:

While most education positions are offered during the academic year (10 months), this is a year-round (12 month) position.

SALARY:
Candidates new to the State of Connecticut will start on 'Step One' of the pay plan, in the tier that their highest level of education corresponds to. Salary details derived from the P-3B T1-T4 35 Hour Pay Plan are outlined below:

• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• 6th Year
• Step 1 (minimum)
• $72,275
• $75,900
• $81,208
• Step 11-14 (maximum)
• 111,912
• $131,422
• $140,620

As a state employee, you will receive benefits, including:

• 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.

Visit the State Employee Benefits Overview 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!

Our state has a lot to offer - from fun activities for all ages, to great food and shopping, to beautiful state parks and forests, to our diverse cultures and rich history. Connecticut is a great place to live! Learn more about Connecticut here.

In this role, we would entrust you to work extensively with teachers and administration to help students improve their learning skills. This position will report to the USD #2 Assistant Superintendent and will collaborate closely with the medical team. Along with other duties as needed, in this role, you will:

• 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.

More details about this position can be found within the 'Example of Duties' and the class specification.

DCF has a mission to work together with families and communities so that children can grow up healthy, safe, smart, and strong.

Unified School District 2 (USD #2) is a school district established by Connecticut General Statute 17a-37 and which operates within the Department of Children and Families under the supervision of a Superintendent of Schools.

It provides educational services to students who reside in DCF facilities and whose treatment needs require they receive their education within the facility. It also provides educational services to student who are no-nexus and who have been placed by DCF in a private residential facility, psychiatric hospital or in the residential component of a Regional Education Services Center (RESC).

Mission Statement:
Unified School District #2 recognizes that each child is an individual; that all children are creative; that all children need to succeed. Therefore, USD #2 respects the individual needs of children; fosters a caring and creative environment; and emphasizes the social, emotional, physical, intellectual development of each child.

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