THS Science Instructor (Professional) (Office/On-site)

Introduction The State of Connecticut’s Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is recruiting a Technical High School Science Instructor to serve at Harvard H. Ellis Technical High School in Danielson (Killingly) and A.I. Prince Technical High School in Hartford. Position Highlights • Schedule: First shift, full time (35 hours per week), Monday‑Friday

• Locations: 1 vacancy at Harvard H. Ellis Technical High School, 2 vacancies at A.I. Prince Technical High School
• Salary: VS02, as determined by the State Vocational Federation of Teachers
• Academic calendar: Ten‑month cycle (188 instructional days per year)

Benefits CTECS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: State of Connecticut Teacher Retirement Plan or State Employee Retirement System Medical and dental plans Sick and personal leave Eligible for State of CT Public Services Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of service Tuition reimbursement Extra income opportunities Professional development Career growth within the system Responsibilities Planning and Preparation Develop lesson plans that meet clear objectives and differentiate for all learners Use high‑quality, content‑specific science curricula Align assessments with instructional goals Collaborate with guidance and support services for students with IEP/504 accommodations Classroom Environment Build rapport and mutual respect with students Create a culture of learning and manage classroom procedures Organize physical space for optimal learning Instruction Communicate effectively, employ inquiry and discussion techniques Maintain engagement, use individual and group instruction Apply ongoing assessments to guide instruction Professional Responsibilities Reflect on and improve teaching practice Maintain accurate records and timely communication with families Participate in professional development, committees, and collaboration Uphold the Connecticut Code of Professional Responsibility and school policies Minimum Qualifications Valid Connecticut teaching certificate in Biology (030) or Chemistry (031) with a secondary school endorsement High school level education and at least 2 years of in‑service teaching experience in science Preferred Qualifications Experience delivering curriculum for high school science with varied assessment practices Strong classroom management and behavior intervention skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Connecticut - CT Technical Ed and Career Sys