Library Media Specialist State School Teacher

Are you an endorsed Library Media Specialist in Connecticut and looking to transform the lives of our incarcerated population? If so, we have the opportunity for you!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC), Unified School District #1 (USD#1) is seeking enthusiastic Library Media Specialists (State School Teacher (12 Months) (35 Hour)). We are seeking to fill openings at Osborn Correctional Institution in Somers, CT, but may also use this posting to fill positions at facilities across the state.

Please note we do not currently accept DSAP Certifications or any other short or long term permits. All Endorsements must be active Initial, Provisional, or Professional.  to confirm you possess the appropriate license and that it is up-to-date.

Incumbents in this class must meet the State Board of Education requirements to receive an initial educator certificate for External Diploma Program/Noncredited Mandated Programs (107). Secondary certified candidates will also need to meet the requirements to receive an initial educator certificate for High School Credit Diploma Program (106). Selected candidate will have six (6) months from their hire date to obtain the applicable endorsement.

• Option to maintain State of Connecticut Teacher Retirement Plan or enroll in the State Employee Retirement System;
• A variety of medical and dental plans;
• Participation in a hybrid retirement plan which provides a retirement benefit, that may include retiree health insurance;
• Sick and personal leave;
• Five (5) weeks of scheduled vacation time;
• Annual $1,000.00 lump sum payment
• Tuition reimbursement; and
• 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 our State Employee Benefits Overview page to learn more!

• Providing limitless opportunities;
• Hiring for diversity and fresh perspectives;
• Performing meaningful work and;
• Encouraging a healthy work/life balance!

• SCHEDULE :
  First-shift, full time (35 hours per week,) Monday through Friday
• ACADEMIC CALENDAR :
  Unified School District (USD) #1 follows a 12-month school calendar, 222 school days per year.
• TRAINING :
  Candidates selected for hire, are required to attend a fourteen (14) week training at the CT DOC Training Academy. More details can be found in the 'Selection Plan' of this job bulletin.
• LOCATION :
  Osborn Correctional Institution

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. Starting salary is non-negotiable.

Bachelors Degree Masters Degree 6th Year

Step 1 (minimum) $72,275 $ 75,900 $ 81,208

Step 13-15 (maximum) $111,912 $ 131,422 $ 140,620

The Connecticut Department of Correction Unified School District #1 is dedicated to providing quality educational programs for incarcerated individuals. Academic knowledge, vocational competencies and life skills integrated with technology are offered to students in a positive environment to foster lifelong learning, multicultural awareness and a successful transition to society.

As a Library Media Specialist with the DOC, you will be responsible for:

• Prioritizing safety and security as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens, and offenders;
• Developing educational plans for individuals and groups;
• Setting short and long term goals and evaluating student progress;
• Participating in planning team meetings and case review conferences to assess student behavior;
• Relating to professionals in ancillary educational roles;
• Maintaining student records and writing reports;
• Modeling positive teaching practices;
• Serving as the instructional…