CDL Instructor

Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Department, Department of Correction (DOC) Unified School District #1 is seeking an energetic professional to teach CDL curriculum to our inmate population in the role of CDL Vocational Instructor split between two of our facilities, Brooklyn Correctional Institution (Brooklyn) and York Correctional Institution (East Lyme).


We are seeking a professional who has experience as a CDL Class A driver or with CDL instruction for 49 CFR Part 391/392. The candidate should be eligible to earn a Connecticut #098 Trade & Industrial Occupations - Vocational Endorsement during their time of employment it they do not hold this endorsement at the time of application. Out-of-state CDL endorsees are encouraged to apply as well!

What We Can Offer You

We take part in a competitive benefits plan which includes:

• Option to maintain State of Connecticut Teacher Retirement Plan or enroll in the State Employee Retirement System;
• A variety of medical and dental plans;
• Participation in a hybrid retirement plan which provides a retirement benefit, that may include retiree health insurance;
• Sick and personal leave;
• Five (5) weeks of scheduled vacation time;
• Annual $1,000.00 lump sum payment
• Tuition reimbursement; and
• The State of CT is an eligible Public Services Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.

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Position highlights


The goal of this program is to provide the skills needed in order to earn the CT Commercial Learner's Permit and pass the skills test. This course stresses commercial vehicle basic operation, safe operating procedures, advanced operating procedures, vehicle systems and reporting malfunctions, and non-driving activities.


Through practice and discussion, students are taught skills in basic vehicle control and mastery of basic maneuvers, as covered in 49 CFR 383.111 and 383.113. Participants earn a CT CLP after passing a test administered by the CT Department of Motor Vehicles.


As a Vocational Instructor with the DOC, you will be responsible for:

• Prioritizing safety and security as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens, and offenders;
• Teaching early intervention, elementary, secondary, special subject, and/or special education curricula;
• Developing educational plans for individuals and groups;
• Setting short and long term goals and evaluating student progress;
• Participating in planning team meetings and case review conferences to assess student behavior;
• Holding conferences with parents or officials concerned with student performance;
• Relating to professionals in ancillary educational roles;
• Maintaining student records and writing reports; and
• Modeling positive teaching practices.

We are seeking a candidate who posesses:

• Experience as a professional CDL Class A driver.
• Experience training or teaching driving and/or CDL preparation.
• An understanding of the different types of learning styles of students and being able to teach to their ability levels.
• The ability to work with a variety of different disciplines throughout the day.
• Working knowledge of classroom routines and disciplines.
• Outstanding personal and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to follow the class schedule as provided by the school administration with the understanding that it may change unexpectedly.

SCHEDULE : first-shift, full time (35 hours per week,) Monday through Friday

LOCATION : Brooklyn Correctional Instituion and York Correctional Institution

NOTE : Unified School District (USD) #1 follows a 12-month school calendar.

TRAINING : Candidates selected for hire, are required to attend a fourteen (14) week training at the CT DOC Training Academy. More details can be found in the 'Selection Plan' of this job bulletin.


Candidates new to the State of Connecticut will start on 'Step one' of the pay plan, in the tier that their highest level of education corresponds to. Salary details derived from the P-3B T1-T4 35 Hour Pay Plan are outlined below:

Bachelors Degree Masters Degree 6th Year Step 1 (minimum) $70,512 $74,048 $79,227 Step 12-15 (maximum) $109,182 $128,216 $137,190
About us


The Connecticut Department of Correction is a diverse agency with a wide variety of employees from Correction Officers, to Educators, to Managers and Skilled Professionals. We value differences that make us stronger as a team and support our mission statement.


The Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC) is the agency responsible for corrections in the U.S. State of Connecticut. The agency operates 13 correctional facilities. It has its headquarters in Wethersfield. The DOC protects public safety by ensuring offenders serve their sentences of imprisonments in facilities that are safe, human, and provide re-entry programming.


The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction is a unified system; all sentenced and un-sentenced offenders are supervised by the DOC. The Department also provides supervision for offenders on parole, community release, and other discretionary release programs.

Our School District

USD #1 is dedicated to providing quality educational programs for incarcerated individuals. Students are offered academic knowledge, vocational competencies, and life skills integrated with technology in a positive environment to foster lifelong learning, multicultural awareness, and a successful social transition. USD#1 offers an array of academic programming, including:

• K-12 High School Program
• Adult Basic Education (ABE)
• General Education Development (GED)
• Credit Diploma Program (CDP)
• English Second Language (ESL)/ Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), and;
• a wide variety of Career-Technical Education (CTE) programs.

Our USD#1 motto is defined by the Latin phrase on the District's seal. The phrase, "Non Sum Qualis Eram," translates into English as "I am not what I once was." The hope is that returning citizens will be provided with some of the core tools required to change their path in life through education.

Selection Plan

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BEFORE YOU APPLY:

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)


In a Department of Correction School District vocational education section and the Department of Children and Families this class provides instruction and supervision in vocational and occupational subjects to a group of inmates and/or residents.


EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• 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, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of educational principles, methods and techniques;
• Skill in a particular trade or occupation;
• Ability to
  • work effectively with inmates and/or students;
  • express ideas simply and clearly, orally and in writing;
  • teach.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE


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.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE


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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Possession of, or ability to get, Endorsement #098: Trade &Industrial Occupations - Comprehensive High School;
• Experience working in a correctional institution, detention center, or similarly structured environment;
• Experience teaching or training a diverse group of people;
• Experience teaching or training groups of people with different levels of education;
• Current CDL Class A License, with 5 years of experience as a CDL class A operator;
• DOT Medical Certificate;
• Driving History with no serious or major violations, suspensions, or downgrades;
• Experience with aspects of CDL curriculum including 49 CFR Part 391 and 392, using a manual and digital logbook, map reading, and route planning;
• Experience with parts, equipment and mechanical operation of commercial motor vehicles;
• Experience with safe driving and commercial vehicle safety techniques and standards; and
• Experience communicating professionally in writing and verbally.

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.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT


As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.