STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Vocational Instructor (Extended Schedule)

Recruitment #180214-2515T4-001

Introduction

The Department of Correction is recruiting for a full time (35 hours per week) Vocational Instructor position.  This position will provide instruction and supervision in the vocational subject field of Machine Tool Technology to a group of inmates at the Carl Robinson Correctional Institution.    

Applicants are required to upload a cover letter and resume with their submission.  (Note: In order to upload documents you must ensure that your internet browser's 'pop-up' blocker is off.  Failure to do so may prevent you from being able to upload documentation and submit your application.)  Questions about these required documents should be directed to the hiring agency's human resources office: Janelle.vogt@ct.gov or (860) 692-7602.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a Department of Correction School District vocational education section and the Department of Children and Families, Connecticut Juvenile Training School this class provides instruction and supervision in vocational and occupational subjects to a group of inmates and/or residents.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Plans and conducts a vocational program in accordance with curriculum established for vocational education developed under guidelines established by the State Department of Education-Division of Vocational Education; conducts classes and shop sessions in vocational and occupational subjects; corrects papers and tests; counsels inmates and/or students and gives individual instruction; maintains tools and equipment; attends staff and other professional meetings; prepares reports on inmates and/or students as required; performs all the security functions necessary to maintain safety of inmates and/or students, associates and other members of the institution populations; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of educational principles, methods and techniques; skill in a particular trade or occupation; teaching ability; ability to work effectively with inmates and/or students; ability to express ideas simply and clearly, orally and in writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

High School graduation or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and eight (8) years of employment and/or teaching experience in the subject field.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Incumbents in this class must meet the State Board of Education requirements to receive initial educator certificate to teach Vocational Education.
Note: *Payment for employees on the extended schedule will be determined by the appropriate contract

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred candidates will possess the following:

  • Ability to practice Shop Safety;
  • Understanding of career opportunities in the manufacturing industry;
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes and materials;
  • Ability to demonstrate hand/bench tool uses and operations;
  • Ability to operate lathes consistent with acceptable industry and safety standards;
  • Ability to operate vertical milling machines consistent with acceptable industry and safety standards;
  • Ability to demonstrate measuring, part Inspection, and quality control methods;
  • Ability to perform machine blueprint reading and sketching;
  • Ability to demonstrate layout methods and techniques;
  • Ability to perform Precision Grinding consistent with acceptable industry and safety standards;
  • Ability to operate Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines consistent with acceptable industry and safety standards;
  • Ability to apply CAD/CAM Principles.

Conclusion

AN 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.