Plumbing and Heating Department Head

Position Overview Plumbing and Heating Department Head #63086 – Platt Technical High School, Milford, CT. Job Details Position Type: High School - Architecture & Construction Cluster / Plumbing and Heating Instructor Date Posted: 5/19/2026 Location: Platt Technical High School Employment Context 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 Plumbing and Heating instructor is responsible for planning, conducting and assessing instructional activities – to include safety, proper use of tools, math, types of pipes and fittings and plumbing fixtures. In addition, the instructor must maintain educational records; inventory and tool control logs; track achievement of desired program outcomes by coordinating and administering tests in accordance with accepted reporting procedures; developing alternative instruction for individualized and independent study. Plumbing and Heating instructors shall educate students on theoretical and performance-based topics related to all aspects of the Plumbing and Heating and related fields. The CTECS Plumbing and Heating Program instructor instructs students in the ability to apply technical knowledge and skills to install, operate, maintain, and repair components of plumbing and heating systems and includes instruction and skill training in many forms of piping and fittings, fixtures, assembly of water services and drainage services, heating system construction, installation, repair, servicing and renovation, and related technologies such as welding, brazing, construction skills and electrical skills. Safe use of the tools and materials of the trade; proper use of materials, hand, portable and stationary; theory for planning, layout, fabrication and installation of plumbing work; installation of domestic hot water, hot water low pressure steam, solar heating, potable water, waste and venting systems; understanding of national and state standards and codes, and state licensing requirements; and safe use of ladders, staging and scaffolds. The program is designed to meet the related instruction requirements of both a P-2 unlimited Plumbing and S-4 limited heating and cooling apprenticeship. Those skills deemed essential to this course form a cluster of usable skills and technical knowledge much needed in today's plumbing and heating market. The department head is an instructional leader who promotes student achievement for all and facilitates the operations of the department. As a Department Head, you are responsible for the duties outlined above, as well as responsibilities related to instructional support, leadership and operations within your department. Qualifications Required P-1 Plumbing and S-7 Limited Heating Contractor license issued by the State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection is required at time of application. The S-7 may be obtained within two (2) years of service. Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant, varied, hands‑on Plumbing and Heating experience. Incumbents in this class must meet the State Board of Education Occupational Subject Endorsement #090 in Plumbing, Heating & Cooling requirements to receive initial educator certificate to teach Vocational Education. A #826 endorsement is required for the Plumbing and Heating Department Head position. 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. Interested candidates for department head openings will need a minimum of twelve credits to qualify for the #826 required certification as per SDE Bureau of certification. Experience must encompass all areas specified in the program description in order to effectively teach the approved Plumbing and Heating curriculum. For a detailed explanation, refer to the Plumbing and Heating Program Description. Apprentice training or formal training (specific and affiliated union program training, college or technical institutes) can count up to five years. Formal training credit should be applied for coursework directly associated with Plumbing and Heating. Transcript review should determine the percentage of study time devoted to trade and be applied proportionately. Two thousand (2,000) hours of apprentice training equals one year based on a letter of completion from the Connecticut Department of Labor (CT‑DOL OAT). Combined experience cannot be counted to obtain multiple endorsements. Requirement is eight years for each subject area endorsement. Current OSHA 10‑Construction Industry Certification Current First Aid/CPR/AED Certification Connecticut Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with proper endorsements required to operate a CTECS STV within first year of employment Entry‑level computer skills including Microsoft Office and Google Products OSHA Train‑the‑Trainer (CFR‑1926) certification within two years of employment Preferred candidates will have completed VTE 113, VTE 116 and a Special Education course (approved by CT‑SDE). CT‑SDE Approved SPED Course List (placeholder) Knowledge of educational principles, methods and techniques; skill in a particular trade or occupation; teaching ability; ability to work effectively with students; ability to express ideas simply and clearly, orally and in writing. Oral and written communication skills; interpersonal skills; ability to provide instructional support; ability to maintain records and charts; ability to prepare reports. Preferred candidates will have experience in teaching or substitute teaching and be able to demonstrate methods of delivering lessons, assessing student knowledge and the use of educational technology. This may include involvement in student/community activities as well as help facilitate district-wide and school specific initiatives. Preferred candidates will be familiar with SEL, differentiated instruction, synchronous and asynchronous learning. Preferred candidates will have had prior connections to the school culture, i.e. CTEAC Member, WBL Sponsor, Job Shadowing Sponsor, and/or PFO Member. Instructional Support Responsibilities Assists with the implementation of the instructional program within the department including supporting substitutes. Assists and monitors in the implementation of the content, aligned to the CTECS district approved materials such as curriculum, pacing guide, DSA’s, and competency checklists. Models a variety of instructional strategies that accommodate different student backgrounds, cognitive abilities and learning styles. Reviews lesson plans, observes classroom instruction, and provides feedback and support as needed to improve instruction, classroom management, and professional growth. Leadership Responsibilities Provides clear expectations regarding policies and procedures utilized in the shop, including but not limited to uniform, student conduct/discipline, equipment uses, safety compliance, clean‑up, and inventory controls. Plans and leads department meetings and PLCs with other departments as well as administration. Serves on committees when requested and as a liaison between the department, administration and central office. Organizes and facilitates the Program Advisory Committee (PAC) in accordance with district guidelines, including the recruitment of appropriate members. Increase and document PAC membership annually. Meetings will be held after school hours. Promotes industry outreach programs such as Work‑Based Learning (WBL), internships, Skills USA, and job shadowing. Provides school‑wide leadership support and recommendations for professional development and direction on effective instruction and programming, including instructional rounds. Operational Responsibilities Manages departmental budgets, prepares and submits OF‑95s for orders, repairs, and maintenance. Manages enrollment and retention plans. Ensures that student credentials are attained and tracked in collaboration with district guidelines. Improves summative assessments per year. Oversees all Student Workforce activities, such as On/Off campus Production, CTECS Facilities Production, WBL, Internships and job shadowing, ensuring that all district procedures are followed. Completes all required departmental inventory tasks and assists in the removal of outdated instructional materials, including repair of equipment. Ensures that all equipment is properly operational and that all required maintenance and repairs are completed. Ensures all safety training is appropriately completed, required documentation is properly maintained and procedures are followed. Ensures safety within the department; including posting and enforcement of appropriate laboratory safety wear & rules (i.e. uniforms, boots, PPE, etc...). Maintains and submits department records, including trade credentials, student data, and PLC minutes, and performs other professional duties as required by the administration. Supervision Supervision Received: Works under the supervision of a School Principal and Assistant Principal. Supervision Exercised: Supervises students in classrooms, laboratories, and CTECS shops as well as on off‑campus production sites. Working Conditions Plumbing and Heating instructors are required to incorporate an abundance of teaching methods that are very practical and include hands‑on instruction in the classroom. Instructors in this technology will be required to model and demonstrate safe work practices prior to facilitation of learning. May need to stand for long periods of time, lift, climb, bend, twist and repeat the same movements as dictated by the trade and projects being taught. Instructors will need to use and properly demonstrate the use of ladder/scaffold, hand and power tools used in the trade will be required. Instructors will teach in a variety of settings for both theoretical and psychomotor/hands‑on training including, but not limited to: Plumbing and Heating lab, theory room, off‑campus production sites (construction sites which include residential, commercial, and industrial settings), as also on‑campus production sites. Instructors work on a variety of sites to complement real‑world applications in an effort to bolster curriculum. Incumbents may be required to lift light to medium weights and be exposed to some risk of injury from typical construction site environments. #J-18808-Ljbffr