THS Information Technology Instructor (Professional)

State of Connecticut • Milford, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Information Technology Instructor at Platt Technical High School educates students in theoretical and hands-on topics across the IT curriculum. Instruction may cover IT safety and ethics, computer hardware, operating systems, troubleshooting, digital productivity, programming and computational thinking, networking, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, automation, virtualization, systems administration, professional IT practices, career readiness, and industry certification preparation. The program uses computers, servers, peripherals, and professional software including Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office 365.

The instructor plans and delivers curriculum-aligned lessons, assesses student knowledge and technical competency, and supports students’ technical problem-solving, communication, documentation, ethical technology use, and employability skills. Hands-on instruction includes installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting hardware, operating systems, software, networks, and related IT systems. Instructors model safe, ergonomic, and professional lab practices, and may use hand and portable power tools associated with IT equipment and infrastructure.

The role also includes preparing students for IT career pathways and industry-recognized certifications and participating in assigned building- and district-level meetings, professional development, collaboration, and committee work. The position is full-time, 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, on a ten-month academic calendar of 188 days per year.

Requirements

• Must possess an active Connecticut teaching certificate with Occupational Subject Endorsement #090 in Information Technology, or be DSAP eligible.
• At the time of appointment, must possess a valid certificate issued by the Connecticut State Board of Education in accordance with the certification regulations, with a secondary school endorsement.
• Must have the computer and technical skills needed to access online curriculum and resources, deliver instruction, demonstrate technical processes, and assess student performance.
• Must have the technical skills needed to install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot IT hardware, operating systems, software, networking, and related systems.
• Must follow appropriate safety practices during classroom and laboratory activities.
• Must be able to perform hands-on activities that involve standing and moving and may involve bending, squatting, kneeling, reaching, lifting, and transporting equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Current OSHA 10 General Industry certification.
• Experience teaching or working with computer hardware, operating systems, networking, cybersecurity, programming, technical support, or systems administration.
• Experience with artificial intelligence, machine learning concepts, AI-supported productivity or troubleshooting, prompt design, output verification, bias awareness, and responsible AI practices.
• Experience with game development, game engines, interactive technologies, gamification, simulations, or challenge-based learning.
• Experience with cloud computing, virtualization, automation, scripting, data analysis, dashboards, or emerging technologies.
• Experience using Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Adobe Creative Cloud, digital instructional platforms, and industry-standard technology tools.
• Experience planning and delivering theoretical, project-based, and performance-based technical instruction.
• Experience assessing student knowledge and technical competency through educational technology, performance tasks, projects, demonstrations, portfolios, or certification-aligned assessments.
• Experience supporting industry certifications, Work-Based Learning, student leadership organizations, capstone projects, or partnerships with employers and postsecondary institutions.
• Experience communicating effectively, managing a technical laboratory, collaborating with colleagues, and supporting students with varied learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Information Technology lessons aligned with the curriculum.
• Teach theoretical and hands-on technical coursework across all aspects of the IT curriculum.
• Assess student knowledge and technical competency using instructional methods, educational technology, and performance-based activities.
• Teach topics including IT safety and ethics, hardware, operating systems, troubleshooting, productivity, programming, networking, cybersecurity, AI, automation, virtualization, systems administration, professional practices, career readiness, and certification preparation.
• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot computer hardware, operating systems, software, networking, and related IT systems.
• Support programming and other curriculum-aligned technical activities.
• Model appropriate safety, ergonomics, equipment handling, and professional laboratory practices.
• Develop students’ technical problem-solving, communication, documentation, ethical technology use, and employability skills.
• Prepare students for applicable IT career pathways and industry-recognized certifications.
• Participate in assigned building- and district-level meetings, professional development, collaboration, and committee work.

Benefits

• Option to maintain the 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.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for qualifying student loans after 10 years of service.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Extra income opportunities.
• Professional development.
• Career growth within the system.

What This Job Offers

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