STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

State School Teacher (12 Months)

Recruitment #190715-8039T4-001

Introduction



The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) is recruiting for a full time State School Teacher to work at The Albert J. Solnit Children's Center, North Campus in East Windsor, CT.

The Albert J. Solnit Children's Center provides treatment to adolescent males between the ages of 13 and 17 by utilizing a strength based, family-centered relational approach based on youth-adult partnerships with a program model designed to focus on treatment strategies which are trauma informed and gender responsive. Located in East Windsor, CT the program is designed to be the bridge from hospital to home and community or as a diversionary placement to avoid the need for a hospital stay, providing an educational program, work experience opportunities and rehabilitation, including therapeutic recreation and occupational and music therapies.

Components of the program include: comprehensive multidisciplinary assessment; 24-hour supervision and monitoring; individual, group and family therapy; medication evaluation and management; intensive case management; and in-home support.

This is a full-time (35 hours per week) position. Qualified applicants must possess certification in Special Education. This position will be responsible for direct instruction to students within a residential setting.  Additional duties would include, but are not limited to, participating in planning team meetings for special education students and case review conferences assessing student behavior; maintaining student academic records and setting short and long term goals and evaluating student progress. #44640

Selection Plan

Please include a resume within the "Resume Tab" of your application. If selected to interview, please bring the following at the time of interview:

Non-State employees:

  • 3 supervisory references.
  • State Board of Education Certificate.
  • Special Education Certificate.
Current state employees:

  • 2 most recent performance evaluations.
  • State Board of Education Certificate.
  • Special Education Certificate.
Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Amy Morris at amy.morris@ct.gov.

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.

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants with teaching experience in adolescent behavioral health setting and/or vocational experience preferred.

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.

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.