School Instructional Staff

INTERNAL TRANSFER OPPORTUNITY

General description of the position:

A CTECS Science instructor is responsible for educating students with teaching practices that reflect high expectations and current pedagogy of teaching and learning methods, strategies, and technologies in Science e.g., student-centered, gradual release of responsibility, differentiation, student discourse, and blended-learning; communicate with parents; create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; participate in professional learning.

Qualifications required, (e.g., education, degrees, certification, licensing, skills, knowledge, abilities, specialized training):

• State of Connecticut teaching certificate
  • Active State of Connecticut teaching certificate (#030 Biology 7-12; #031 Chemistry 7-12; #032 Physics 7-12; #034 General Science 7-12).
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year university or college.
• Well versed in high school science curricula.
• Professional experiences related to the field of teaching Science.
• 21st century standards-based lesson planning aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards, CT Core Standards in Science & Technical Subjects.
• Experience with varied assessments to inform instruction and promote learning.
• Ability to foster and facilitate learning and classroom management.
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Effective, active listening skills.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others.
• Organizational and problem solving skills.
• Excellent public relations skills.
• Entry-level computer skills including Microsoft Office and Google Products.
• Preferred candidates will be able to demonstrate varied methods of lesson delivery, assessing student knowledge, and the use of educational technology. This may include involvement in student/community activities.

Supervisor: School Principal and Assistant Principal

Hours/Time Requirements: 188 days per school year, 7 hours daily. Review SVFT bargaining unit contract for more information.

Working Conditions:

• Interaction among adolescents and colleagues 
• Repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing, calculator, writing
• Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, read, hear, see, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, climb, and stoop
• Frequent interruption of duties by staff, students, visitors and/or telephone
• Occasional requirement to lift, carry, push and/or pulling various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 20 pounds

Essential duties and responsibilities. Functions that the employee must be able to perform.  Mental and/or physical requirements should be described and where applicable, quantified:

Responsibility Area #1:  Planning and Preparation

• Engage in intentional planning to prepare lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, use appropriate techniques, and serve the needs of all learners in the classroom through differentiation
• Knowledge of Science content and pedagogy in content-specific high school Science curricula
• Understand the varied needs of each student
• Work collaboratively with guidance personnel and other support service educators to assist students with special programming; ensure IEP and 504 accommodations/modifications are implemented
• Set instructional goals and outcomes
• Knowledge and use of varied instructional practices and resources
• Effectively design instructional learning opportunities
• Effectively design assessments

Responsibility Area #2:  Classroom Environment

• • Develop mutual respect and rapport with students
  • Establish a culture for learning
  • Manage classroom procedures
  • Positively manage student behavior
  • Organize physical space to maximize learning opportunities

Responsibility Area #3:  Instruction 

• Effectively communicate with students
• Effectively use inquiry, questioning, and discussion techniques
• Keep students intellectually engaged
• Follow the scope and sequence of the approved CTECS instructional program and curriculum
• Design instruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings as needed
• Utilize assessments on an on-going basis to design clear and specific learning tasks
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness

Responsibility Area #4:  Professional Responsibilities

• Reflect on teaching practices
• Maintain accurate records
• Maintain effective and on-going communication with students and their families 
• Participate in building and district level professional development and collaboration. This will include working with various committees and departments to facilitate educating students
• Participate in professional communities
• Demonstrate growth in professional craft
• Demonstrate professionalism; adhere to the Connecticut Code of Professional Responsibility
• Implement the CTECS Board of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations, and directives
• Maintain a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior
• Maintain confidentiality concerning personnel, student, and operational concerns of the district
• Report all cases of suspected child abuse to appropriate school personnel and authorities

INTERNAL TRANSFER APPLICANTS ONLY

Closing Date is July 17, 2026

Internal Candidates who are eligible for transfer/promotion must submit a transfer/promotion request form by the closing date.

The form can be accessed by clicking the following link: https://www.cttech.org/transfer/