<p>A CTECS ISS/SAIL instructor is an important member of the teaching team who provides vital and meaningful interventions and enrichment for at-risk students. There is a critical need for dedicated ISS/SAIL instructors who want to have a positive and long-term impact on student growth and development. This position is an excellent opportunity to make a difference in students' lives. ISS/SAIL instructors are expected to demonstrate skills in classroom management experience, differentiated learning strategies, problem solving skills and/or coaching experience. They are certified teachers who supervise students who are removed from class or assigned in-school suspension by administration. The ISS/SAIL instructor serves as the main point of contact in reaching out to classroom instructors and coordinating work for students. They often provide 1 to 1 help and mentoring. ISS/SAIL instructors also develop restorative practices and reflective lessons such as lessons on making good choices, anti-vape, teaching tolerance, and goal setting to name a few.</p> <p>Qualifications required, (e.g., education, degrees, certification, licensing, skills, knowledge, abilities, specialized training):</p> <ul> <li>Any Active State of Connecticut secondary teaching certificate. </li><li>Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year university or college. </li><li>Professional experiences related to the field of teaching at the secondary level. </li><li>21st century standards-based lesson planning aligned to the CT Core Standards in English Language Arts. </li><li>Experience with varied assessments to inform instruction and promote learning. </li><li>Ability to foster and facilitate learning and classroom management. </li><li>Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. </li><li>Effective, active listening skills. </li><li>Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others. </li><li>Organizational and problem solving skills. </li><li>Excellent public relations skills. </li><li>Entry-level computer skills including Microsoft Office and Google Products. </li><li>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. </li></ul> <p>Supervisor: School Principal and Assistant Principal</p> <p>Hours/Time Requirements: 188 days per school year. Review SVFT bargaining unit contract for more information.</p> <p>Working Conditions:</p> <ul> <li>Interaction among adolescents and colleagues </li><li>Repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing, calculator, writing </li><li>Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, read, hear, see, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, climb, and stoop </li><li>Frequent interruption of duties by staff, students, visitors and/or telephone </li><li>Occasional requirement to lift, carry, push and/or pulling various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 20 pounds </li></ul> <p>Essential duties and responsibilities. Functions that the employee must be able to perform. Mental and/or physical requirements should be described and where applicable, quantified:</p> <p>Responsibility Area #1: Planning and Preparation</p> <ul> <li>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 </li><li>Knowledge of secondary content and pedagogy of high school curricula </li><li>Understand the varied needs of each student </li><li>Work collaboratively with guidance personnel and other support service educators to assist students with special programming; ensure IEP and 504 accommodations/modifications are implemented </li><li>Set instructional goals and outcomes </li><li>Knowledge and use of varied instructional practices and resources </li><li>Effectively design instructional learning opportunities </li><li>Effectively design assessments </li></ul> <p>Responsibility Area #2: Classroom Environment</p> <ul> <li>Develop mutual respect and rapport with students </li><li>Establish a culture for learning </li><li>Manage classroom procedures </li><li>Positively manage student behavior </li><li>Organize physical space to maximize learning opportunities </li></ul> <p>Responsibility Area #3: Instruction</p> <ul> <li>Effectively communicate with students </li><li>Effectively use questioning and discussion techniques </li><li>Keep students intellectually engaged </li><li>Follow the scope and sequence of the approved CTECS instructional program and curriculum </li><li>Design instruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings as needed </li><li>Utilize assessments on an on-going basis to design clear and specific learning tasks </li><li>Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness </li></ul> <p>Responsibility Area #4: Professional Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Reflect on teaching practices </li><li>Maintain accurate records </li><li>Maintain effective and on-going communication with students and their families </li><li>Participate in building and district level professional development and collaboration. This will include working with various committees and departments to facilitate educating students </li><li>Participate in professional communities </li><li>Demonstrate growth in professional craft </li><li>Demonstrate professionalism; adhere to the Connecticut Code of Professional Responsibility </li><li>Implement the CTECS Board of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations, and directives </li><li>Maintain a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior </li><li>Maintain confidentiality concerning personnel, student, and operational concerns of the district </li><li>Report all cases of suspected child abuse to appropriate school personnel and authorities </li></ul> <p>INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY</p> <p>Closing date is May 16, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.</p> <p>Applications will be accepted via E-Mail or Fax only.</p> <p>E-Mail address: HR.applications@cttech.org ?or Faxes may be sent to - CTECS Recruitment 860-706-5756.</p> <p>Click here to learn how to apply</p>