PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state institution, facility or region within a state unified school district, teaches appropriate early intervention, elementary, secondary, special subjects and/or special education curricula to individuals enrolled in departmental education programs.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the supervision of a state school principal, educational director, superintendent of schools or a designated member of the educational or institution staff.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
May supervise educational staff as assigned.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Teaches 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; may hold conferences with parents or officials concerned with student's performance; relates to professionals in ancillary educational roles; maintains student records and writes reports; performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Knowledge of the philosophy and methods of education and teaching; knowledge of the principles and practices of education for special needs population; knowledge of student program needs and goal setting; ability to motivate students; ability to communicate at the appropriate level; ability to establish cooperative relationships with those contacted in work; ability to prepare written reports.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Employment in this class is conditional upon possession of a valid Connecticut State Board of Education teaching certificate appropriate to the teaching assignment.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a current Connecticut Motor Vehicle operator's license.
CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS
In 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.
COMPENSATION GUIDELINES
Positions in this class will be assigned to the appropriate parenthetical based on the work schedule of the school district and in accordance with contractual provisions.
JOB CLASS DESIGNATION
Unclassified
OCCUPATIONAL GROUP
(09)-Education
BARGAINING UNIT
(14)-EDUCATION B (P-3B)
EEO
(2)-Professional
SALARY INFORMATION
T4 BA
CANCELLATION CLAUSE
This replaces the existing title of and specification for the class of State School Teacher (12 months) in Salary Group VR 99 approved effective November 23, 2004. (Retitled to include "(35 Hour)" as part of the P-3B contract negotiations) Final No. 22-050
EFFECTIVE DATE
05/05/2022