Introduction
Are you ready to turn your passion into purpose?
At the State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF), we offer more than just a job—we offer a meaningful career where you can make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.
We’re currently seeking dedicated and qualified educators to join our team as State School Teachers.
Right now, we have two immediate openings in Middletown, and we anticipate future opportunities in both Middletown and East Windsor.
Whether you’re looking for a role today or considering possibilities down the road, we encourage you to apply and become part of something bigger. Your skills, passion, and commitment could be exactly what we need.
Supporting Student Growth Through Teamwork
In this role, we would entrust you to work extensively with teachers and administration to help students improve their learning skills. Along with other duties as needed, we would have you:
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Provide specific strategies for teaching and supporting students with the development of motor skills, language skills, social skills, decision-making, risk-taking, and inventiveness
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Collaborate with classroom teachers as well as support staff, monitor student progress, and coordinate assessments as necessary
Benefits
We prioritize the well-being of our employees and recognize the importance of maintaining a harmonious work-life balance. Alongside competitive compensation, we provide a range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
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- Work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.
- Option to maintain State of CT Teacher Retirement Plan or enroll in the State Employee Retirement System.
- Paid time off - Five (5) weeks of scheduled vacation time and sick and personal leave accrual.
We are seeking a candidate who possesses:
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Understanding of the different types of learning styles of students and able to teach to their ability levels
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Ability to work with a variety of different fields throughout the day
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Understanding of classroom routines and field
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Outstanding personal and interpersonal communication skills
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Ability to multitask
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Follows class schedule as provided by school administration understanding that it may change unexpectedly
Position Highlights
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Full Time, 35 hours per week
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Monday – Friday
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First (1st) Shift 7:50 AM - 3:20 PM
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Requires Special Education (165) certification
About Us
At DCF Education Services (USD #2), we believe every child is a unique individual with the potential to thrive. We celebrate creativity, nurture success, and foster growth in every student we serve.
Our approach respects each child's individual needs while creating a caring, dynamic learning environment. We emphasize the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of the whole child—and we welcome applicants with DCF Education or equivalent experience to join us in this mission.
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.
Selection Plan
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
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To Apply:
- In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
- You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.
- In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
- All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
- This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.
Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:
- Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
- This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
- Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
- The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
- Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
- Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
Connect With Us:
- Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.
- Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Liz Pinette via email at Elizabeth.Pinette@ct.gov.
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 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;
- 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 ABILITY
- Knowledge 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 (165) certification.
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 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.
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.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As 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.