Computer Science Teacher

State of Connecticut • Cheshire, CT

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Connecticut Department of Correction’s Unified School District #1 is hiring Computer Science Teachers to teach incarcerated students. The immediate openings are at Manson Youth Institution in Cheshire, Connecticut, and the recruitment may also be used to fill positions at facilities across the state. USD #1 follows a 12-month school calendar. The position is full-time, 35 hours per week, on first shift, Monday through Friday; example hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., including a half-hour unpaid lunch.

The district provides academic, vocational, and life-skills education integrated with technology in a positive environment intended to foster lifelong learning, multicultural awareness, and successful transitions to society. Teachers prioritize safety and security while teaching assigned curricula, developing educational plans, setting goals, evaluating progress, maintaining records, and working with students and other professionals.

Candidates must hold an active Initial, Provisional, or Professional secondary education endorsement for grades 7–12; DSAP certifications and other short- or long-term permits are not accepted. The selected candidate has six months from the hire date to obtain the applicable endorsement. Incumbents must meet State Board of Education requirements for an initial educator certificate for the External Diploma Program/Noncredited Mandated Programs (107); secondary-certified candidates must also meet the requirements for the High School Credit Diploma Program (106). Candidates selected for hire are required to attend a 14-week training at the CTDOC Training Academy. A selected candidate may be asked to present a lesson plan to students at a correctional facility during the interview process.

Candidates new to the State of Connecticut start at step one of the pay plan, in the tier corresponding to their highest level of education. Listed annual salaries are $72,275 for a B.A., $75,900 for an M.A., and $81,208 for a sixth-year degree.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
• Active Connecticut State Board of Education teaching certificate appropriate to the teaching assignment; the posting specifies an active Initial, Provisional, or Professional secondary education endorsement for grades 7–12 and does not accept DSAP certifications or other short- or long-term permits.
• Meet State Board of Education requirements for an initial educator certificate for External Diploma Program/Noncredited Mandated Programs (107); secondary-certified candidates must also meet requirements for the High School Credit Diploma Program (106). The applicable endorsement must be obtained within six months of hire.
• Ability to understand different student learning styles and teach to students’ ability levels.
• Ability to work with a variety of disciplines throughout the day.
• Working knowledge of classroom routines and discipline.
• Strong personal and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow the school-administration-provided class schedule despite unexpected changes.
• Attend a 14-week training at the CTDOC Training Academy if selected for hire.
• May be required to possess and retain a current Connecticut motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Successful completion of a background investigation may be required before appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching a diverse group of people.
• Experience working in a correctional institution, detention center, or similarly secured environment.
• Experience teaching groups with differing levels of education.
• Experience teaching Computer Science courses.
• State of Connecticut teaching endorsements for grades 7–12.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety and security for staff, victims, citizens, and offenders.
• Teach assigned early intervention, elementary, secondary, special-subject, and/or special-education curricula, including Computer Science courses.
• Develop educational plans for individuals and groups, adapting material to students’ ability levels.
• Set short- and long-term goals and evaluate student progress.
• Participate in planning team meetings and case review conferences to assess student behavior.
• Hold conferences with parents or officials concerned with student performance, as needed.
• Relate to professionals in ancillary educational roles and work with a variety of disciplines.
• Maintain student records and write reports.
• Model positive teaching practices.
• Follow the class schedule provided by school administration, recognizing that it may change unexpectedly.

Benefits

• Option to maintain the State of Connecticut Teacher Retirement Plan or enroll in the State Employee Retirement System.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Eligibility to apply for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program; qualifying loans may be forgiven after 10 years of service.
• A variety of medical and dental plans.
• Participation in a hybrid retirement plan that provides a retirement benefit and may include retiree health insurance.
• Sick and personal leave.
• Five weeks of scheduled vacation time.
• Annual $1,000 lump-sum payment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level