Graphics Technology Instructor

State of Connecticut • Danbury, CT

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Bring your Graphic Technology skills to CTECS and help shape the next generation! At the State of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) we are recruiting for a Graphic Technology Instructor to join our team at Henry Abbott Technical High School in Danbury, CT. Graphic Technology 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 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. Instructors will also be required to participate in building and district level professional development and collaboration opportunities. This will include working with various committees and departments to facilitate student learning.

Requirements

• Connecticut Teacher Certification Occupational Subject Endorsement #090 in Graphics Technology OR a 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. 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.
• Current OSHA 10- General Industry Certification.
• Possess a valid certificate issued by the Connecticut State Board of Education in accordance with the Certification Regulations Concerning State Educator Certificates, Permits and Authorizations, with a secondary school endorsement.

Nice To Haves

• Intermediate-level computer skills including Microsoft Office and Google Products.
• Completed VTE 113, VTE 116, and a Special Education course.
• Experience in teaching or substitute teaching.
• Ability to demonstrate methods of delivering lessons, assessing student knowledge, and the use of educational technology.
• Involvement in student/community activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver theoretical training in Graphic Technology.
• Assess student competency through various methods, including educational technology.
• Utilize basic computer skills to access online curriculum and resources.
• Present lessons to students.
• Perform various design and creation tasks.
• Bend at the waist, squat, and kneel as required for tasks.
• Work with and manipulate items above the head.
• Lift and transport heavier items.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools in a laboratory environment.
• Participate in building and district level professional development and collaboration opportunities.
• Work with various committees and departments to facilitate student learning.

Benefits

• Option to maintain State of Connecticut Teacher Retirement Plan or enroll in the State Employee Retirement System
• A variety of medical and dental plans
• Sick and personal leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Extra Income Opportunities
• Professional Development
• Career Growth within our System

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed