Head Instructor Jobs in Bridgeport, CT (NOW HIRING)

Introduction
Are you an experienced HVAC professional/educator who is passionate for educating the "future of the field" and looking to transform the lives of CT's youth population? If so, we could have just the opportunity you've been looking for!
The State of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is recruiting anticipated vacancies for THS HVAC Department Head to join our team in Danbury, CT.
To be considered for this position THS HVAC Department Heads must possess the following:

1. An active CT teaching certificate as a 826 Vocational Department Head: Trade Technology, or be DSAP Eligible, (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).
2. An active CT teaching certificate as a 090 Occupational Subject, Vocational Technical Schools.

In lieu of the endorsement, candidates may qualify with the following trade experience:

• 8 years of relevant, varied, hands on experience in the trade or technical field, with 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 HVAC. 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).

Please note, the person in this position will be required to obtain the following certifications:

• An S-1 HVAC contractor's license issued by the State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection is required at time of application.

Please Note: We strongly advise all license, endorsement and certification information are included within your application. You may verify your education credentials are up-to-date here.
Through exemplary trade and academic programming, CTECS prepares trade-bound students to meet the skilled workforce needs in Connecticut. We invite you to explore our CTECS Instructor Information webpage for more information.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• SCHEDULE: first shift, full time (35 hours per week) Monday through Friday.
• LOCATION: Henry Abbott Technical High School (Danbury, CT)
• SALARY: VS003, derived from the State Vocational Federation of Teachers.
• ACADEMIC CALENDAR: CTECS follows a ten-month academic calendar (188 days per year.)

YOUR ROLE
CTECS HVAC Instructors teach courses in the discipline of HVAC technologies. They will be required to develop and design lesson and/or unit plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions utilizing a variety of pedagogical methods, including but not limited to differentiated instruction, fostering building of relationships, etc. Instructors will provide social emotional support in the learning process and ensure student engagement. HVAC instructors provide tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintain classroom records and assess student coursework. HVAC instructors also collaborate and support colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. HVAC Instructors are required to attend periodic building-level and districtwide meetings and professional development.
HVAC instructors are required to meet with business and industry partners in an effort to maintain being current in the trade and to keep apprised to the newest technology, as well as providing feedback to district curriculum teams on modern industry practices to adjust curricula when needed. These relationships also connect the program and students to employment and work-based learning opportunities. For more information regarding this, please review your bargaining unit contract for more information (see link above).
In addition to above, trade department heads are responsible for the following:
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 in 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. Manage enrollment and retention plans. Ensures that student credentials are attained and tracked in collaboration with district guidelines. Improvement of 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...).
• Maintain and submit department records, including trade credentials, student data, and PLC minutes, perform other professional duties as required by the administration.

Working Conditions:

• CTECS HVAC Instructors are required to incorporate an abundance of teaching methods that are often 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. Instructors may need to stand for long periods of time, lift, climb, bend, twist and repeat the same movements as dictated by the HVAC trade and projects being taught.
• Instructors in this technology area are required to use and properly demonstrate the use of ladder/scaffold, hand and power tools used in the HVAC trade/s will be required.
• CTECS HVAC Instructors will be required to teach in a variety of settings for both theoretical and psychomotor/hands-on training which include, but are not limited to: HVAC lab, theory room, off-campus production sites (construction sites which include residential, commercial, and industrial settings), as also on-campus production sites.
• CTECS HVAC Instructors work on a variety of sites to compliment real-world applications in an effort to bolster curriculum.

These sites include working with established businesses, and construction sites, to connect their students with employment opportunities and resources.
Incumbents in this class may be required to lift light to medium weights and be exposed to some risk of injury from typical construction site environments.
More details can be found under the 'Examples of Duties' section as well as the class specification.
BENEFITS AND BALANCE AT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT
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
• Sick and personal leave
• 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

As a CTECS employee, you may also benefit from:

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Extra Income Opportunities
• Professional Development
• Career Growth within our System

Visit the CTECS Employee Benefits page to learn more!
In addition, the State puts an emphasis on:

• Providing limitless opportunities
• Hiring for diverse and fresh perspectives
• Performing meaningful work and
• Encouraging a healthy work/life balance!

ABOUT US
For over 100 years, CTECS has been the leading force in Career Technical Education (CTE) in the State of Connecticut. CTECS operates 17 diploma-granting technical high schools, one technical education center and two aviation maintenance programs. The school system provides a direct employment pipeline for high school students and adult learners.
Our Mission: Through exemplary trade and academic programming, CTECS prepares trade-bound students to meet the skilled workforce needs in Connecticut. Become inspired to join our educational workforce!
START WITH US. STAY WITH US. GROW WITH US.
Selection Plan
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THIS RECRUITMENT:

• Please include any related endorsements and/or certification and licensure credential details within your application.
• Be sure to select all locations you are interested in and commutable to.

Please note that DSS takes part in the E-Verify system, which is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
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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.
• 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.
• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
• Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

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