Openings as of 2/23/2025
English Instructor #59057 - Howell Cheney Technical High School, Manchester, CT Teaching at Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS):
For over 100 years, Connecticut’s technical high schools have stood as a model for career and technical education nationwide. Our schools have kept pace with emerging technologies, new educational methods and standards, and the changing needs of Connecticut’s workforce. CTECS is the leading force in Career Technical Education (CTE) in the State of Connecticut. CTECS currently operates 17 diploma-granting technical high schools, two schools of aviation, and one technical education center serving approximately 11,000 full-time high school students in 31 occupational careers within 12 career clusters as defined by the National Association of Career Technical Education Consortium. Connecticut’s premier 9-12 CTE and academic high school system employs 1,200 high-quality, highly-skilled, motivated educators who work with our diverse student body. Teaching at CTECS is ideal for educators who are deeply committed to student learning and nurturing both career and college pathways. The vision and mission at CTECS are to ensure both student career technical education mastery and academic success. Instructors at CTECS work collaboratively with administration and peers to develop, plan, and deliver world-class instruction in a safe and engaging environment. The district is committed to developing teacher knowledge and capacity in best practices and preparing its learners for success in a global workforce.
General description of the position:
A CTECS English teacher is responsible for educating students with teaching practices that reflect high expectations and current pedagogy of teaching and learning methods, strategies, and technologies in English e.g., student-centered, gradual release of responsibility, differentiation, student discourse, and blended-learning; communicate with parents; create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; participate in professional learning.
Qualifications required, (e.g., education, degrees, certification, licensing, skills, knowledge, abilities, specialized training):
State of Connecticut teaching certificate
Active State of Connecticut teaching certificate (#15 English 7-12) or Eligible for a State of Connecticut teaching certificate in subject area (includes ARC candidates)
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year university or college.
Professional experiences related to the field of teaching English.
21st century standards-based lesson planning aligned to the CT Core Standards in English Language Arts.
Experience with varied assessments to inform instruction and promote learning.
Ability to foster and facilitate learning and classroom management.
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Effective, active listening skills.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others.
Organizational and problem solving skills.
Excellent public relations skills.
Entry-level computer skills including Microsoft Office and Google Products.
Preferred candidates will have experience in teaching or substitute teaching and be able to demonstrate varied methods of lesson delivery, assessing student knowledge, and the use of educational technology. This may include involvement in student/community activities.
Supervisor: School Principal and Assistant Principal
Program Consultant: Dr. Darcy A. Fiano darcy.fiano@cttech.org
Hours/Time Requirements: 188 days per school year, 6.4 hours daily. Review SVFT bargaining unit contract for more information.
Working Conditions:
Interaction among adolescents and colleagues
Repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing, calculator, writing
Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, read, hear, see, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, climb, and stoop
Frequent interruption of duties by staff, students, visitors and/or telephone
Occasional requirement to lift, carry, push and/or pulling various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 20 pounds
Responsibility Area #1: Planning and Preparation
Engage in intentional planning to prepare lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, use appropriate techniques, and serve the needs of all learners in the classroom through differentiation
Knowledge of English content and pedagogy of all high school English curricula
Understand the varied needs of each student
Work collaboratively with guidance personnel and other support service educators to assist students with special programming; ensure IEP and 504 accommodations/modifications are implemented
Set instructional goals and outcomes
Knowledge and use of varied instructional practices and resources
Effectively design instructional learning opportunities
Effectively design assessments
Responsibility Area #2: Classroom Environment
Develop mutual respect and rapport with students
Establish a culture for learning
Manage classroom procedures
Positively manage student behavior
Organize physical space to maximize learning opportunities
Responsibility Area #3: Instruction
Effectively communicate with students
Effectively use questioning and discussion techniques
Keep students intellectually engaged
Follow the scope and sequence of the approved CTECS instructional program and curriculum
Design instruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings as needed
Utilize assessments on an on-going basis to design clear and specific learning tasks
Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness
Responsibility Area #4: Professional Responsibilities
Reflect on teaching practices
Maintain accurate records
Maintain effective and on-going communication with students and their families
Participate in building and district level professional development and collaboration. This will include working with various committees and departments to facilitate educating students
Participate in professional communities
Demonstrate growth in professional craft
Demonstrate professionalism; adhere to the Connecticut Code of Professional Responsibility
Implement the CTECS Board of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations, and directives
Maintain a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior
Maintain confidentiality concerning personnel, student, and operational concerns of the district
Report all cases of suspected child abuse to appropriate school personnel and authorities