THS Related Education Department Head; Office​/On-site

Introduction

Are you an experienced educator who is passionate about educating the future of the field and looking to transform the lives of Connecticut’s youth population? If so, this opportunity may be a perfect fit for you. The State of Connecticut, through Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS), is recruiting a Related Education Department Head for Windham Technical High School in Windham, CT.

• Schedule:
  
  Monday‑Friday, 7 hours per day
• Location:
  
  Windham Technical High School, Windham, CT
• Academic Calendar: 10‑month calendar (188 days per year)

• Option to maintain State of Connecticut Teacher Retirement Plan or enroll in State Employee Retirement System
• Variety of medical and dental plans
• Sick and personal leave
• Eligibility for Public Services Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of service
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Extra income opportunities
• Professional development
• Career growth within CTECS

• Instructional Support
  : supports teachers with lesson planning, reviews lesson plans, observes instruction, provides feedback, participates in PLCs, assists with program implementation, and models instructional strategies for diverse learners.
• Leadership
  : assists in implementation of district and school initiatives, plans and leads PLCs, provides professional development, serves on committees, maintains professionalism and confidentiality.
• Operational
  : manages departmental budgets, prepares and submits OF‑95s, schedules courses, performs inventory tasks, maintains records, and fulfills other administrative duties.

• Active State of Connecticut teaching certificate (#105 Department Chairperson or #092 Intermediate Administration or Supervision and one of the following subject area certificates: #029 Mathematics 7‑12, #030 Biology 7‑12, #031 Chemistry 7‑12, #032 Physics 7‑12, #033 Earth Science 7‑12, #034 General Science, #047 Technology Education PK‑12, #043 Physical Education PK‑12, #044 Health PK‑12 or eligible to hold a certificate in a subject area (includes ARC candidates).
• Well versed in high school science curricula.
• Professional experience related to teaching science.
• Experience with varied assessments to inform instruction and promote learning.
• Experience fostering classroom management and behavior intervention plans.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google products.

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

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