Classroom Teacher / Science Science Teacher

Job Description:

The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC), Unified School District #1 (USD#1) is seeking enthusiastic Science Teachers (State School Teacher (12 Months) (35 Hour)). We are seeking to fill Science teacher openings at Manson Youth Institution in Cheshire, CT, but may also use this posting to fill positions at facilities across the state.

Eligible candidates to teach Science must have one of the following CT Teaching Endorsement:

• Biology, Grades 4-12 (030)
• Chemistry, Grades 4-12 (031)
• Earth Science, Grades 4-12 (033)
• General Science, Grades 4-12 (034)
• Physics, Grades 4-12 (032)

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. Click here 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.

We encourage endorsed educators who are interested in becoming a State School Teacher with the DOC to apply directly to this recruitment!

• 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: Manson Youth 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.

As a State School Teacher with the DOC, you will be responsible for:

• Prioritizing safety and security as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens, and offenders;
• Teaching early intervention, elementary, secondary, special subject, and/or special education curricula;
• 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;
• Holding conferences with parents or officials concerned with student performance;
• Relating to professionals in ancillary educational roles;
• Maintaining student records and writing reports;
• Modeling positive teaching practices.
• More details can be found in the class specification.

We are seeking a candidate who possesses:

• An understanding of the different types of learning styles of students and being able to teach to their ability levels.
• The ability to work with a variety of different disciplines throughout the day.
• Working knowledge of classroom routines and disciplines.
• Outstanding personal and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to follow the class schedule as provided by the school administration with the understanding that it may change unexpectedly.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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