State School Teacher: Coding Instructor

Introduction Are you an endorsed educator in Connecticut and looking to transform the lives of our incarcerated population? If so, we have a unique opportunity for you to consider The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC) Unified School District #1 is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Coding Instructor to teach programming fundamentals and practical coding skills in the role of State School Teacher. We’re looking for candidates who are familiar with JavaScript and modern web development technologies such as Node.js, React, Express, MongoDB, Mongoose, and API testing. What We Can Offer You 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 (including retiree health insurance) Sick and personal leave Five (5) weeks of scheduled vacation time Annual $1,000.00 lump sum payment Tuition reimbursement The State of CT is an eligible Public Services Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning qualifying student loans may be forgiven after 10 years of service Position Highlights Schedule: first‑shift, full time (35 hours per week) Location: Osborn Correctional Institution (Somers, CT) NOTE: USD #1 follows a 12‑month school calendar. Training Selected candidates are required to attend a fourteen (14) week training at the CT DOC Training Academy. Training includes classroom instruction and on‑the‑job practice, and is conducted at the Maloney Center for Training & Staff Development in Cheshire, CT. Salary Bachelor’s degree : 6th Year Step 1 (minimum): $68,792 6th Year Step 1 (maximum): $104,174 Master’s degree : 6th Year Step 1 (minimum): $72,241 6th Year Step 1 (maximum): $122,335 Higher education levels (7th‑12th Year, Step 1 & Step 11‑14) follow the P‑3B T1‑T4 35‑Hour Pay Plan. About Us The Connecticut Department of Correction is a diverse agency responsible for corrections across 13 facilities, headquartered in Wethersfield. We provide safety, humane confinement, and re‑entry programming for offenders. USD #1 delivers academic, vocational, and life‑skills education within a supportive environment, offering K‑12, Adult Basic Education, GED, Credit Diploma, ESL/TESOL, and Career‑Technical Education programs. Your Role As a State School Teacher, you will be responsible for: Prioritizing safety and security for staff, offenders, and visitors. 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 other concerned parties about student performance. Collaborating with ancillary educational professionals. Maintaining student records and producing reports. Modeling positive teaching practices. Qualifications We are seeking a candidate who possesses: An understanding of diverse learning styles and the ability to teach to varying ability levels. Experience working with a variety of 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, even if it changes unexpectedly. Minimum Qualifications Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college. Preferred Qualifications Experience teaching a diverse group of people. Experience working in a correctional institution setting. Experience teaching groups with differing educational levels. Experience teaching Web Development Fundamentals (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap). Experience teaching MERN Development (Node.js, React, Express, MongoDB, Mongoose, API testing). One or more of the following State of CT teaching endorsements: 110 – Unique Subject Area – Computer Science 047 – Technology Education, PK‑12 107 – External Diploma Program/Noncredit Mandated Programs Special Requirements Employment is conditional upon possession of a valid Connecticut State Board of Education teaching certificate appropriate to the assignment. Incumbents may be required to possess and retain a current Connecticut Motor Vehicle operator’s license. Character Requirements In addition to reference checks and fact verification, a thorough background investigation will be conducted prior to appointment. Equal Opportunity Employee The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr