IntroductionThe State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF), is looking for two (2) Special Education educators to join us in the role of State School Teacher within our Unified School District #2 (USD #2) in Middletown, CT. If you have experience educating students with mental health concerns, IEP's, etc. we would love to hear from you!
POSITION HIGHLIGHTSLOCATION: Middletown, CT
SHIFT: Full-time | first shift
SCHEDULE: 7:50 AM - 3:20 PM | 35 hours per week
NOTE:
While most education positions are offered during the academic year (10 months), this is a year-round (12 month) position.
SALARY:
Candidates new to the State of Connecticut will start on 'Step One' of the pay plan, in the tier that their highest level of education corresponds to. Salary details derived from the P-3B T1-T4 35 Hour Pay Plan are outlined below:
Bachelors Degree
Masters Degree
6th Year
Step 1 (minimum)
$72,275
$75,900
$81,208
Step 11-14 (maximum)
111,912
$131,422
$140,620
BENEFITS AND BALANCE AT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUTAs a state employee, you will receive benefits, including:
State Employee Retirement System;
A variety of medical and dental plans;
Sick and personal leave;
The State of CT is an eligible Public Services Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.
Visit the State Employee Benefits Overview page to learn more!
In addition, the State puts an emphasis on:
Providing limitless opportunities;
Hiring for diverse and fresh perspectives;
Performing meaningful work and;
Encouraging a healthy work/life balance!
Our state has a lot to offer - from fun activities for all ages, to great food and shopping, to beautiful state parks and forests, to our diverse cultures and rich history. Connecticut is a great place to live! Learn more about Connecticut here.
YOUR ROLE:
In this role, we would entrust you to work extensively with teachers and administration to help students improve their learning skills. This position will report to the USD #2 Assistant Superintendent and will collaborate closely with the medical team. Along with other duties as needed, in this role, you will:
Provide specific strategies for teaching and supporting students with the development of motor skills, language skills, social skills, decision-making, risk-taking, and inventiveness;
Collaborate with classroom teachers as well as support staff, monitor student progress, and coordinate assessments as necessary;
Support student growth through teamwork.
More details about this position can be found within the 'Example of Duties' and the class specification.
ABOUT US:
DCF has a mission to work together with families and communities so that children can grow up healthy, safe, smart, and strong.
Unified School District 2 (USD #2) is a school district established by Connecticut General Statute 17a-37 and which operates within the Department of Children and Families under the supervision of a Superintendent of Schools.
It provides educational services to students who reside in DCF facilities and whose treatment needs require they receive their education within the facility. It also provides educational services to student who are no-nexus and who have been placed by DCF in a private residential facility, psychiatric hospital or in the residential component of a Regional Education Services Center (RESC).
Mission Statement: Unified School District #2 recognizes that each child is an individual; that all children are creative; that all children need to succeed. Therefore, USD #2 respects the individual needs of children; fosters a caring and creative environment; and emphasizes the social, emotional, physical, intellectual development of each child.
Albert J. Solnit Children’s Center – South Campus (Middletown)
Located in the heart of Middletown, the South Campus is a state-run facility nationally recognized for its family-centered care. We serve youth facing significant emotional and psychiatric challenges, offering intensive support in a therapeutic, team-based setting.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In a state institution, facility or region within a state unified school district this class teaches appropriate early intervention, elementary, secondary, special subjects and/or special education curricula to individuals enrolled in departmental education programs.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIESTeaches early intervention, elementary, secondary, special subject and/or special education curricula;
Develops educational plans for individuals and groups material level to students ability;
Sets short and long term goals and evaluates progress of students;
Participates in planning team meetings and case review conferences assessing student behavior;
Relates to professionals in ancillary educational roles;
Maintains student records and writes reports;
May hold conferences with parents or officials concerned with student's performance;
Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITYKnowledge of
the philosophy and methods of education and teaching;
the principles and practices of education for special needs population;
student program needs and goal setting;
Ability to
motivate students;
communicate at the appropriate level;
establish cooperative relationships with those contacted in work;
prepare written reports.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Special education Certification 165.
Experience working with students with mental health concerns in a hospital setting.
Experience teaching multiple subject areas.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employment in this class is conditional upon possession of a valid Connecticut State Board of Education teaching certificate appropriate to the teaching assignment.
Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a current Connecticut Motor Vehicle operator's license.
CHARACTER REQUIREMENTSIn addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made prior to appointment.
CONCLUSIONAN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTAs defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.
