THS Health Technology Department Head

Introduction

Are you an experienced education professional/educator who is passionate about educating the future of the field and looking to transform the lives of CT's youth population? If so, we could have just the opportunity you've been looking for!

The State of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is recruiting a Health Technology Department Head to join our team located in Stamford, CT. The candidate must possess an active State of Connecticut teaching certificate with the following endorsements: 109 Health Occupations and 826 Vocational Department Head Trade Technology, or qualify for a Durational Shortage Area Permit (DSAP).

Within the first year, candidates must:

• Obtain BLS Instructor Certification through the American Heart Association.
• Obtain American Red Cross CPR Instructor Certification.
• Obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with required endorsements.

Schedule:

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

Location:

JM Wright Technical High School, Stamford, CT.

Salary: VS03, derived from the State Vocational Federation of Teachers.

Academic Calendar: CTECS follows a ten‑month academic calendar (188 days per year).

• Participation in a competitive benefits plan including State of Connecticut Teacher Retirement Plan or State Employee Retirement System.
• Medical and dental plans.
• Sick and personal leave.
• Public Services Loan Forgiveness eligibility after 10 years of service.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Extra income opportunities.
• Professional development.
• Career growth within the system.

The Health Technology Department Head is responsible for teaching all aspects of the Health Technology curriculum and for steering department operations.

Responsibilities include:

• Plan and deliver theoretical lessons and assess student competency.
• Use educational technology to facilitate learning.
• Provide hands‑on training that requires standing, moving, bending, squatting, kneeling, lifting, and operating equipment.
• Obtain and retain a Connecticut CDL to transport students.
• Participate in building‑ and district‑level professional development and collaboration, including committee work.
• Facilitate day‑to‑day operations of the department.

Minimum qualifications:

• A minimum of one (1) year of work experience in a long‑term care or rehabilitation facility.
• Experience teaching, preparing lesson plans, differentiated learning, and assessing students.
• College Career Pathway (CCP) or UConn Early College Experience (ECE) certifications.
• Completed courses at Central Connecticut State University: VTE 113, VTE 116, and Special Education.

Must possess a valid certificate issued by the Connecticut State Board of Education, with a secondary school endorsement, at the time of appointment.

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