THS Science Instructor (Professional)

State of Connecticut • Bridgeport, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is recruiting a Science Instructor to join their team at Bullard-Havens Technical High School in Bridgeport. This role is responsible for educating students in academic and trade coursework. CTECS prepares trade-bound students to meet the skilled workforce needs in Connecticut through exemplary trade and academic programming. The position is first shift, full-time (35 hours per week) Monday through Friday, following a ten-month academic calendar (188 days per year).

Requirements

• Possess an active State of Connecticut teaching certificate in one of the following areas: 030 (Biology), 031 (Chemistry), 032 (Physics), 034 (General Science) certification OR qualify for a Durational Shortage Area Permit (DSAP).
• Incumbents must possess at the time of appointment 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

• Experience with high school science curricula.
• Professional experiences related to the field of teaching Science.
• Experience with varied assessments to inform instruction and promote learning.
• Experience with fostering and facilitating learning, classroom management, and behavior intervention plans.
• Experience delivering ideas and objectives through oral and written communication.
• Experience utilizing computer software such as Microsoft Office and Google Products.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 ongoing basis to design clear and specific learning tasks.
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness.
• Reflect on teaching practices.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Maintain effective and ongoing communication with students and their families.
• Participate in building and district level professional development and collaboration, including 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.

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