Barbering Vocational Instructor

The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction Unified School District 1, is seeking a qualified Vocational Instructor (Extended Schedule) to teach Barbering at Manson Youth Institution.  The mission of USD #1 is to provide quality education programs for incarcerated individuals so that they can make a successful transition to society.  Education continues to be one of the Department's most valuable assets in providing opportunities that will support an offender's successful reintegration back into the community.   

This position is located in MYI in Cheshire CT, Monday - Friday, 35 hours per week.  For those new to State service, the salary will begin at $60,213, and includes excellent benefits.

Due to the volume of applications anticipated, we will be unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be provided only through your JobAps portal account.  Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.  For all other inquiries, please contact Emily Kennedy via email at Emily.Kennedy@CT.Gov

In a Department of Correction School District, vocational education unit, this position provides instruction and supervision in vocational and occupational subjects to incarcerated individuals.

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 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.

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.

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

• Experience working with a culturally diverse population.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Holds a current Connecticut Barbering License.

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.