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Position Type:
High School- Health Science Cluster/Health Technology Instructor
Date Posted:
5/4/2026
Location:
J.M. Wright Technical High School
Closing Date:
06/02/2026
Health Technology Instructor #114298 - J.M. Wright Technical High School, Stamford, CT
Teaching at Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS):
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:
The Connecticut Technical Education and Career System's (CTECS) Health Technology program prepares students with theoretical knowledge and clinical skills for careers in planning, managing and providing therapeutic services and health informatics. CTECS Health Technology graduates are eligible for Connecticut Certified Nurse Aide certification or equipped for entry-level employment in a variety of healthcare settings or pursue their studies at a post-secondary institution.
The preferred candidate will be responsible for implementing the CTECS Health Technology curriculum which includes: introduction of CTECS Health Technology students to the healthcare field; instruction in anatomy and physiology; medical terminology; the study of human behavior through the lifespan, classroom instruction and clinical instruction for nursing assistant certification (CNA); medical assistant and advanced career exploration.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and training in order to help students meet the programs learning objectives:

• Experience in use of electronic health records, portable monitors and wearable medical devices, use of drug management technology, automated IV pumps, and smart beds;
• On-going professional development or health-related technical training;
• Knowledge of the philosophy and methods of education employed in clinical instruction for nursing assistant certification; medical assisting and advanced healthcare career exploration; and
• Active participation in state and national professional healthcare organizations

Minimum qualifications for candidate:

• Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Associate's Degree or higher
• Eight (8) years of relevant healthcare professional experience

While prior teaching experience is not necessary, preference may be given to those candidates have:

• One (1) year of work experience in a long-term care or rehabilitation facility;
• Experience teaching, preparing lesson plans, differentiated learning and assessing student;
• College Career Pathway (CCP) or UCONN Early College Experience (ECE) instructors; and/or
• Have completed the following courses at Central Connecticut State University (CCSU): VTE 113, VTE 116 and Special Education.

Within the first year of employment, candidates are required to:

• Obtain American Heart Association CPR instructor certification
• Obtain a Commercial Driver License (CDL) license with proper endorsements required to drive the student transport vehicle
• Complete the 3 CCSU courses listed above, if not already completed.

Supervisor: School Principal and Assistant Principal
Hours / Time Requirements: 188 days per school year, 7 hours daily. Review your bargaining unit contract for more information.
Working Conditions:
Instructors are required to teach students in a variety of settings, theory and hands-on. In the theoretical education setting, instructors will be required to plan and deliver Health Technology related lessons in a classroom setting. Hands-on education will be delivered in a Health Technology skill lab setting which mimics a small healthcare facility. In the Health Technology skills lab setting, instructors will be required to plan and deliver lessons that include interacting and caring for patients. Instructors organize off-campus visits to clinics and large healthcare facilities. Instructors are also required to attend periodic building level meetings and professional development. Review your bargaining unit contract for more information.
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:
Health Technology instructors are expected to be capable of teaching all aspects of the Health Technology curriculum. The Health Technology program is a mixture of theoretical and hands-on training. The theoretical training will require instructors to plan and deliver information, and then assess the student's competency. This will be done in a variety of methods; some will include the use of educational technology. Instructors need the basic computer skills to access online curriculum/resources and present lessons to students.
The hands-on portion of the Health Technology curriculum will require instructors to possess the technical skill and physical ability to complete various healthcare tasks. Standing and moving around can be expected for a majority of each shift. Along with standing and moving, many tasks will require the ability to bend at the waist, squat and kneel, as well as work with and manipulate items above the head. Lifting and transporting heavier items can also be expected.
The instructor is also responsible for obtaining and retaining a Connecticut CDL with proper endorsements, to transport students.
Participating in building and district level professional development and collaboration. This will include working with various committees and departments to facilitate educating students.
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.