Technical High School Assistant Principal (Endorsement 092) 35 Hours Weekly Recruitment #260925-9192VA-001 Location Hamden, CT Date Opened 9/30/2026 12:00:00 AM

Salary $147,134 - $162,410/year

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 10/15/2026 11:59:00 PM

INTRODUCTION

The Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is hiring for a full-time Assistant Principal position at Eli Whitney Technical High School in Hamden, CT. To be considered for this position, the Assistant Principal must hold an Intermediate Administration and Supervisor Certficiate (#092 endorsement,) issued by the State Board of Education. You may verify your 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 about our education team.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS SCHEDULE

first shift, full time (35 hours per week) Monday through Friday.

LOCATION

Eli Whitney Technical High School (Hamden, CT)

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

While CTECS follows a ten-month academic calendar (188 days per year), this is a year-round position.

BENEFITS AND BALANCE AT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT

We take part in a competitive benefits plan which includes: Your retirement plan options may include Tier IV of the State Employees Retirement System (SERS) and the Teachers Retirement System (TRS).

Find out more information here:

https://osc.ct.gov/retirement/higher-ed/ 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; and,

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!

YOUR ROLE

In this role, the incumbent would be entrusted to assist with staff activities and oversight of all related school functions. Along with other duties as needed, this will include:

Assisting in the development of comprehensive long and short term goals and objectives which support educational initiatives and Board and System mission

Making recommendations to assist with System policies, program priorities, funding, legislation and regulations

Developing or assisting in the development of school or System educational program

Leading the school-wide scheduling team in order to develop efficient and student-centered schedules and assists in the implementation of the computerized student information system

Other duties as needed

More details about this role can be found under the 'Examples of Duties' section as well as the class specification.

CONNECTICUT TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL SYSTEM

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 airframe mechanics and aircraft 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.

Possible career pathways for Assistant Principal may include opportunities to advance to the role of THS Principal. CTECS employees may also transfer to other schools to gain a vast skillset working with different student and professional populations.

SELECTION PLAN NEW

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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.

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING

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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.

Note:

The only way to apply to this posting is via the 'Apply' or 'Apply Online' buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY

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Referral Questions:

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Prepare For An Interview:

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Note:

This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.

QUESTIONS?

WE'RE

HERE TO HELP

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS

(NATURE OF WORK) In the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System this class is accountable for assisting with directing the operation of a Technical and Career System school or for administrative duties in the System's central office.

GUIDELINES FOR JOB CLASS USE

This is an administrative professional level class responsible for supervising education professional, paraprofessional, maintenance, security or other support staff in a Technical Education and Career System school or the System's central office. Assists the Technical High School Principal with development and implementation of school improvement plans, student assessment initiatives, evaluation of certified and non-certified staff, classroom observations, oversight of student schedules, student discipline, other school-related functions.

Oversees and leads education administrative functions over major program areas in the System's central office.

This class is not intended for administration of an operational bureau such as information technology, human resources, fiscal, equal employment, communications and other related administrative functions.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervises instructional staff and operational staff of a school or staff in the System's central office as deemed by the Department of Education Chief of Educational Services.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Technical Education and Career System School:

Assists with staff activities and oversight of all related school functions;

Assists in the development of a comprehensive long and short term goals and objectives which support educational initiatives and Board and System mission;

Makes recommendations to assist with System policy, program priorities, funding, legislation and regulation;

Develops or assists in the development of school or System educational programs;

Administers pertinent laws within assigned school or central office;

Leads the school-wide scheduling team in order to develop efficient and student-centered schedules and assists in the implementation of the computerized student information system;

Oversees the student assessment process including collecting and analyzing student data to ensure student achievement over time;

Assists with controls of fiscal operations within school by determining priority of expenditures of financial and related resources;

Supervises and evaluates instructional and operational staff;

Assists the school System with the selection of appropriate textbooks, teacher guides and other instructional materials and equipment; Provides support to teachers in their classrooms through coaching, modeling and mentoring;

Responds to inquiries from the public concerning education initiatives and programs;

Responsible for programs assigned and activities;

May act as an executive coach to oversee professional development within the class, including growing district leadership capacity and developing district-wide succession planning by providing non-evaluative support for beginning and developing incumbents within the job class;

May represent school and agency in related activities as required;

Performs related duties and special assignments as required by the principal, assistant superintendent and/or superintendent of schools.

Connecticut Technical Education and Career System Central Office:

Oversees and leads education administrative programs as assigned by the superintendent or assistant superintendent;

Supervises and evaluates central office staff as appropriate;

Oversees and provides support to the schools in the administration of programs in Technical Education and Career System schools;

Participates in the recruitment process;

May represent the agency in related activities as required;

Performs related duties and special assignments as required by the principal, assistant superintendent and/or superintendent of schools.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of

the philosophy and methods of education, with emphasis on educational administration and management;

the objectives and purposes of educational programs;

supervision/evaluation methods;

public school administration;

Knowledge of the principles and practices of budgetary preparation and fiscal management;

Considerable

interpersonal skills;

oral and written communication skills;

Considerable ability to understand and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

A Master's degree and at least five (5) years of teaching experience and two (2) years of education leadership/supervisory experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with staff evaluation methods, including leading activities to provide colleague to colleague feedback, leading staff in school reform initiatives.

Experience working with an adolescent population using research-based strategies to support this population.

Experience utilizing student data to improve student performance, school performance and instruction.

Experience using technology to support instruction.

Experience building relationships with students, parents, staff and district office.

Experience working with business and industry communities that help student development programs.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must hold an Intermediate Administration and Supervisor Certificate (Endorsement 092) issued by the State Board of Education. CONCLUSION