Positions Available as of 04/14/25:
Academic Positions
Active State of Connecticut Special Education certification (#065, #165 or #265) or eligible for a State of Connecticut Teaching Certification in subject area (includes ARC Candidates).
A CTECS Special Education 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 all discipline areas 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):
- Active State of Connecticut teaching certificate (#065, #165 or #265 ).
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year university or college.
- Professional experiences related to the field of special education.
- 21st century standards-based lesson planning aligned to the CT Core Standards.
- 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
- Excellent public relations skills.
- Entry-level computer skills including Microsoft Office and Google Products.
- Preferred candidates will have experience in teaching or substitute teaching and be able to demonstrate methods of delivering lessons, 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
- 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 pull 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, Preparation & Case Management
- Demonstrate facility in the skills of the reading, writing, and mathematics
- Demonstrate knowledge of human growth and development as it relates to the teaching-learning process
- Engage in intentional co-planning with academic instructors to prepare lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, use appropriate techniques, and serve the needs of all learners in the classroom through differentiation
- Plan instruction to achieve students’ IEP goals and objectives
- Effectively organize time, space, materials, and equipment for instruction
- Maintain accurate and complete special education records as required
- Assess student learning on a continual basis to maintain pertinent data and analyze it to demonstrate student progress on goals and objectives
- Plan, schedule, and lead PPT meetings to meet all federal and state timeline requirements
- Encourage and maintain the cooperative involvement and support of parents and the community
Responsibility Area #2: Classroom Environment
- Manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain an advantageous and positive learning environment
- Maintain a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior
- Help students develop positive self-concepts
Responsibility Area #3: Instruction
- Effectively implement instructional plans and use appropriate instructional techniques
- Effectively communicate with students
- Effectively assess student needs and progress
- Effectively meet the needs of exceptional students
- Facilitate the independence of the student as a learner
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
Closing date is April 21, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
Applications will be accepted via E-Mail or Fax only.
E-Mail address: HR.applications@cttech.org or Faxes may be sent to – CTECS Recruitment 860-706-5756.
Closing date is April 28, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
Please choose the following link to view the job description and apply:
Trade Positions
General description of the position
A CTECS Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology instructor is responsible for planning, conducting and assessing instructional activities – to include safety, proper use of tools, math, and all equipment and components related to the Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology trade. In addition, the instructor must maintain educational records; inventory and tool control logs; track achievement of desired program outcomes by coordinating and administering tests in accordance with accepted reporting procedures; developing alternative instruction for individualized and independent study. The CTECS Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology Instructor is responsible for educating students on theoretical and performance-based topics related to Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology. The CTECS Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology Program instructor prepares students to become workforce ready for a skilled Mechanical Design and Engineering position.
Qualifications required, (e.g., education, degrees, certification, licensing, skills, knowledge, abilities, specialized training)
- #090 – Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology valid Connecticut Certification required.
- Applicants must demonstrate a strong background in 2D and 3D computer-aided drafting (CAD) software applications (AutoCAD©/Autodesk, Solid works products preferred) and 3-D modeling/prototype printing.
- Part-time job experience counts half.
- Combined experience cannot be counted to obtain multiple endorsements. Requirement is eight (8) years for each subject area.
- An applicant will not meet guidelines if he/she cannot demonstrate competence in many of the areas listed in the program description
- Application materials must document eight (8) years, relevant, varied, hands-on Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology experience. It is important that the applicant show evidence of experience that provides the foundation for teaching our students the theoretical knowledge, analytical problems solving, and application skills necessary for entry-level employment in the ever-changing manufacturing environment as well as preparation for post-secondary education. Preferred candidate will have experience in differentiated learning, classroom management, and lesson planning. Preference may be given to those candidates who have completed the following courses at CCSU; VTE 113 and VTE 116 and a Special Education course.
- High School graduation or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and eight (8) years of employment and/or teaching experience in the subject field.
- Entry-level computer skills including, Microsoft Office and Google Products preferred.
- OSHA (CFR-1926) certification with-in two years of employment.
- Preferred candidates will have completed VTE 113, VTE 116 and a Special Education course (approved by CT-SDE).
- For a list of approved special education courses, please click on this link: CT-SDE Approved SPED Course List
- Knowledge of educational principles, methods and techniques; skill in a particular trade or occupation; teaching ability; ability to work effectively with students; ability to express ideas simply and clearly, orally and in writing.
- Oral and written communication skills; interpersonal skills; ability to provide instructional support; ability to maintain records and charts; ability to prepare reports.
- Preferred candidates will have experience in teaching or substitute teaching and be able to demonstrate methods of delivering lessons, assessing student knowledge and the use of educational technology. This may include involvement in student/community activities as well as help facilitate district-wide and school specific initiatives.
- Preferred candidates will be familiar with SEL, differentiated instruction, synchronous and asynchronous learning.
- Preferred candidates will have had prior connections to the school culture, i.e. CTEAC Member, WBL Sponsor, Job Shadowing Sponsor, and/or PFO Member.
Supervision Received: Works under the supervision of a School Principal, and Assistant Principal.
Supervision Exercised: Supervises students in classrooms, laboratories, and CTECS shops as well as on off-campus site visits.
Hours / Time Requirements: 188 days per school year, 7 hours daily. Review your bargaining unit contract for more information.
General Statement of Duties
CTECS Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology Instructors teach courses in the discipline of Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology technologies. They will be required to develop and design lesson and/or unit plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions utilizing a variety of pedagogical methods, including but not limited to differentiated instruction, fostering building of relationships, etc. Instructors will provide social emotional support in the learning process and ensure student engagement. Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology instructors provide tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintain classroom records and assess student coursework. Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology instructors also collaborate and support colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology Instructors are required to attend periodic building-level and districtwide meetings and professional development.
Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology instructors are required to meet with business and industry partners in an effort to maintain being current in the trade and to keep apprised to the newest technology, as well as providing feedback to district curriculum teams on modern industry practices to adjust curricula when needed. These relationships also connect the program and students to employment and work-based learning.
Closing date is April 23, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
Applications will be accepted via E-Mail or Fax only.
E-Mail address: HR.applications@cttech.org Faxes may be sent to-CTECS Recruitment 860-706-5756.
Posting Closes on April 23, 2025
Please choose the following link to view the job description and apply on Frontline:
Health Technology Instructor – J. M. Wright Tech Stamford, CT
General description of the position:
A candidate must be able to effectively teach the approved graphics technology curriculum, specifically: design, layout, image manipulation and illustration principles, 2d /3d design, print and web graphics. Candidate must have knowledge using Adobe Creative Suite or similar product. Significant work in digital design and visual graphics. Experience in both Apple and Microsoft platforms is a plus.
Qualifications required, (e.g., education, degrees, certification, licensing, skills, knowledge, abilities, specialized training):
- Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant, varied, hands-on experience in the graphics field.
- Experience must encompass all areas specified in the program description in order to effectively teach the approved Graphics curriculum. For a detailed explanation, please reference the Graphics program description.
- Formal training (college or technical institutes) can count up to five (5) years. Formal training credit should be applied for coursework directly associated with graphics. Transcript review should determine the percentage of study time devoted to trade and be applied proportionately.
- Combined experience cannot be counted to obtain multiple endorsements. Requirement is eight (8) years for each subject area.
- Connecticut Teacher Certification Occupational Subject Endorsement #090 in Graphics Technology is required.
- Current OSHA 10- General Industry Certification.
- Intermediate-level computer skills including Microsoft Office and Google Products.
- Preferred candidates will have completed VTE 113, VTE 116, and a Special Education course.
- Preferred candidates will have experience in teaching or substitute teaching and be able to demonstrate methods of delivering lessons, 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 your bargaining unit contract for more information.
Working Conditions:
Instructors are required to teach students in a variety of settings; theory and hands-on. In the theoretical education setting, instructors will be required to plan and deliver Graphics related lessons in the laboratory/classroom. Hands-on education will be delivered in the laboratory/classroom also. Instructors will be required to plan and deliver lessons that include utilizing a variety of design software applications, substrates, finishing equipment and web-delivered content. . Instructors are also required to attend periodic building level meetings and professional development. Review your bargaining unit contract for more information.
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:
Graphics instructors are expected to be capable of teaching all aspects of the curriculum. The Graphics program is a mixture of theoretical and hands-on training. The theoretical training will require instructors to plan and deliver information, and then assess the student’s competency. This will be done in a variety of methods, some will include the use of educational technology. Instructors need the basic computer skills to access online curriculum/resources and present lessons to students.
The hands-on portion of the Graphics curriculum will require instructors to possess the technical skill to complete various design and creation tasks. Along with standing and moving, many tasks will require the ability to bend at the waist, squat, and kneel, as well as work with and manipulate items above the head. Lifting and transporting heavier items can also be expected.
While working in the laboratory environment, the Graphics instructor will be required to use a variety of hand and power tools. This will require the fine and gross motor skills to appropriately manipulate work pieces and tools. The shop projects and operations include, but are not limited to, using basic hand tools and using portable power tools e.g., corded/cordless drills, etc..
Participating in building and district level professional development and collaboration. This will include working with various committees and departments to facilitate student learning.
Closing date is April 21, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
Applications will be accepted via E-Mail or Fax only.
E-Mail address: HR.applications@cttech.org Faxes may be sent to-CTECS Recruitment 860-706-5756.
Student Support Services
The Connecticut Technical Education and Career System is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
The CTECS is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons and equal access to Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The CTECS does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of age ancestry, color, criminal record (in state employment or licensing)gender identity or expression, genetic information, intellectual disability, marital status, mental disability (past or present) national origin, physical disability (including blindness), race religious creed, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, sex (pregnancy or sexual harassment)sexual orientation, veteran status or workplace hazards to reproductive systems, unless there is a bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in any of the aforementioned protected classes.
Inquiries regarding the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System’s non discrimination policies and practices should be directed to:
Levy Gillespie
Equal Employment Opportunity Director
State of Connecticut Department of Education
450 Columbus Blvd, Suite 607
Hartford, CT 06103
Levy.Gillespie@ct.gov
(860)-807-2071
(Coordinator for matters related to Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employment and nondiscrimination policies and practices)
Linda Leyhow
Climate, Equity and Title IX Supervisor
Connecticut Technical Education and Career System
39 Woodland St
Hartford, CT 06105
Linda.Leyhow@cttech.org
(860)-807-2106
(Coordinator for matters related to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973)
U.S. Department of Education
Office for Civil Rights
5 Post Office Square, Suite 900
Boston, Massachusetts 02109-3921
(617) 289-0111
Fax number (617) 289-0150
TTY/TDD (877) 521-2172
(Matters related to race, color, national origin, age, sex and/or disability)
