Durational Physical Education / Health Instructor Office/On-site Recruitment #260806-9210VS-002 Location Manchester, CT Date Opened 8/11/2026 12:00:00 AM Salary $68,107.00 - $108,193.00/year Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 8/25/2026 11:59:00 PM

INTRODUCTION

Are you passionate about inspiring healthy habits, empowering student success and helping the next generation build for the future? If so, please consider joining the Connecticut Technical and Career System team! At the State of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) we are recruiting for a Durational PE/Health Instructor to join our team at Howell Cheney Technical High School in Manchester, CT. CTECS is seeking a passionate and student-focused Durational Physical Education / Health Instructor to join our dedicated team of educators. In this rewarding role, you will help students develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to lead healthy, active lives while fostering teamwork, resilience, and lifelong wellness. As a CTECS Physical Education and Health Instructor, you will deliver engaging, standards-based instruction using innovative teaching practices that promote active learning and student success. You will create a positive, inclusive classroom environment where all learners are encouraged to reach their full potential through student-centered instruction, differentiated learning, physically engaging activities, educational technology, and current instructional strategies. You will also build strong partnerships with families, collaborate with colleagues, and participate in ongoing professional learning to continuously enhance your instructional practice. If you are an enthusiastic educator who is committed to inspiring students, embracing innovative teaching methods, and making a lasting impact in a dynamic career and technical education environment, we encourage you to apply and become part of the CTECS team. To be considered for this position, PE/Health Instructors must possess the following certification and license: 043 (Health) & 044 (Physical Education) certifications 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 Durational Position:

2026-2027 School year with an end date of June 30th, 2027

Schedule:

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

Location:

 Howell Cheney Technical High School, in Danbury, CT.

Academic Calendar:

 CTECS follows a ten-month academic calendar (188 days per year.) 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 Service 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! Who We Are 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. We hope you take this opportunity to join our team and make an impact by serving your state!

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 willing to commute to.

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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

Referral Questions:

This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire's expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).

Prepare For An Interview:

Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks. The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

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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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

Eligiblibility for a State of Connecticut teaching certificate in subject area (includes ARC candidates) Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year university or college. Well versed and or experienced 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. CONCLUSION