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State of Connecticut - CT Technical Ed and Career Sys

Durational PE/Health Instructor (Professional) (Office/On-site)

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A Physical Education Teacher works with elementary and secondary school students on physical education and athletic training. A PE teacher should have knowledge of sports, anatomy and handling common injuries. Sports taught include football, basketball, baseball, soccer, gymnastics, track & field, and aerobics.

$71,253 / year median in Connecticut

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Job Description

Are you an experienced Physical Education or Health 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 a Durational PE/Health Instructor to join our team at Ella T. Grasso Southeastern Technical High School located in Killingly, CT. To be considered for this position, Durational PE/Health Instructors must posses an active State of Connecticut teaching certificate in one of the following areas: 043 Health, PK-12 and 044 Physical Education, PK-12 OR be Eligible for a State of Connecticut teaching certificate in subject area (includes ARC candidates). 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:
Ella T.
Grasso Southeastern Technical High School Salary:
VS01-VS02, derived from the State Vocational Federation of Teachers.
Academic Calendar:
CTECS follows a ten-month academic calendar (188 days per year.) Your Role as a Durational PE/Health Instructor at Ella T.
Grasso Southeastern Technical High School :
A CTECS Physical Education and Health instructor is responsible for educating students with teaching practices that reflect high expectations and current pedagogy of teaching and learning methods, strategies, and technologies in Physical Education and Health e.g., student-centered, physically engaging, gradual release of responsibility, differentiation, student discourse, and blended-learning; communicate with parents; create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; participate in professional learning. 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 airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance programs. The school system provides a direct employment pipeline for high school students and adult learners. 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.
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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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.
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Ives@ct.gov. Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS
(NATURE OF WORK) In the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System this class is accountable for educating students in academic and trade coursework.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
State of Connecticut teaching certificate: Active State of Connecticut teaching certificate (#043 Health 7-12; #044 Physical Education 7-12 or Eligible for a State of Connecticut teaching certificate in subject area (includes ARC candidates) Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year university or college. Experience in high school Physical Education and Health curricula.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents must possess at time of appointment a valid certificate issued by the Connecticut State Board of Education in accordance with the Certification Regulations Concerning State Educator Certificates, Permits and Authorizations, with a secondary school endorsement.