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Vocational Instructor (Extended Schedule) (35 Hour)

Building Trades Instructor

Recruitment # 251028-2515T4-002

Location Somers, CT

Date Opened 11/4/2025 12:00:00 AM

Salary $68,792* - $104,174/year (*New state employees start at the minimum)

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 11/18/2025 11:59:00 PM

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Do you have experience in Building Trades, and are looking to transform the lives of our incarcerated population through education? If so, we have a unique opportunity for you to consider!

The State of Connecticut (http://ct.gov/) , Department of Correction ( DOC (http://ct.gov/doc) ) Unified School District #1 is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Building Trades instructor to teach vocational education at Osborn Correctional Institution in Somers, CT.

Instruction is delivered through applied learning methodology and work-based learning experiences that prepare students for careers in this field. This course is designed so students will learn personal development, leadership and employability skills. The program and course sequence are part of a rigorous program of study that includes sufficient technical challenges to meet state and industry-standards.

This recruitment may be used to fill openings in correctional facilities across the state. We encourage vocational instructors who are interested in becoming a Vocational Instructor with the DOC to apply directly to this recruitment!

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

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;

+ Participation in a hybrid retirement plan which provides a retirement benefit, that may include retiree health insurance;

+ Sick and personal leave;

+ Five (5) weeks of scheduled vacation time;

+ Annual $1,000.00 lump sum payment

+ Tuition reimbursement; and

+ 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.

Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page to learn more!

In addition, the State puts an emphasis on:

+ Providing limitless opportunities;

+ Hiring for diversity and fresh perspectives;

+ Performing meaningful work and;

+ Encouraging a healthy work/life balance!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

+ SCHEDULE: first-shift, full time (35 hours per week,) Monday through Friday

+ LOCATION : Osborn Correctional Institution (https://portal.ct.gov/doc/facility/osborn-ci) (Somers, CT)

+ NOTE: Unified School District (USD) #1 follows a 12-month school calendar.

+ TRAINING: Candidates selected for hire, are required to attend a fourteen (14) week training at the CT DOC Training Academy. More details can be found in the 'Selection Plan' of this job bulletin.

Candidates new to the State of Connecticut will start on ‘Step one’ of the pay plan, in the tier that their highest level of education corresponds to. Salary details derived from the P-3B T1-T4 35 Hour Pay Plan (https://portal.ct.gov/das/-/media/das/statewide-hr/comp-plans-pdfs/2024-comp-plans-pdf/2024/p-3b/t1-t4-and-ts-teacher-2024-06-28.pdf?rev=d768fe6a8d1844ecbc79149714727041) are outlined below:

Bachelors Degree Masters Degree 6th Year

Step 1 (minimum) $68,792 $72,241 $77,294

Step 11-14 (maximum) $104,174 $122,335 $130,898

ABOUT US

The Connecticut Department of Correction is a diverse agency with a wide variety of employees from Correction Officers, to Educators, to Managers and Skilled Professionals. We value differences that make us stronger as a team and support our mission statement.

The Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC) is the agency responsible for corrections in the U.S. State of Connecticut. The agency operates 13 correctional facilities. It has its headquarters in Wethersfield. The DOC protects public safety by ensuring offenders serve their sentences of imprisonments in facilities that are safe, humane, and provide re-entry programming.

The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction is a unified system; all sentenced and un-sentenced offenders are supervised by the DOC. The Department also provides supervision for offenders on parole, community release, and other discretionary release programs.

OUR SCHOOL DISTRICT

USD #1 is dedicated to providing quality educational programs for incarcerated individuals. Students are offered academic knowledge, vocational competencies, and life skills integrated with technology in a positive environment to foster lifelong learning, multicultural awareness, and a successful social transition. USD#1 offers an array of academic programming, including:

+ K-12 High School Program

+ Adult Basic Education (ABE)

+ General Education Development (GED)

+ Credit Diploma Program (CDP)

+ English Second Language (ESL)/ Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), and;

+ a wide variety of Career-Technical Education (CTE) programs.

Our USD#1 motto is defined by the Latin phrase on the District's seal. The phrase, "Non Sum Qualis Eram," translates into English as "I am not what I once was." The hope is that returning citizens will be provided with some of the core tools required to change their path in life through education.

YOUR ROLE

The Connecticut Department of Correction Unified School District #1 (https://portal.ct.gov/doc/org/education-services) is dedicated to providing quality educational programs for incarcerated individuals. Academic knowledge, vocational competencies and life skills integrated with technology are offered to students in a positive environment to foster lifelong learning, multicultural awareness and a successful transition to society.

As a Vocational Instructor with the DOC, you will be responsible for:

+ Prioritizing safety and security as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens, and offenders;

+ 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 officials concerned with student performance;

+ Relating to professionals in ancillary educational roles;

+ Maintaining student records and writing reports; and

+ Modeling positive teaching practices.

+ More details can be found in the class specification (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=2515T4&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) .

We are seeking a candidate who possesses:

+ Experience with different types of learning styles of students and being able to teach to their ability levels.

+ Experience teaching a variety of different disciplines throughout the day.

+ Experience with classroom routines and disciplines.

+ Experience following the class schedule as provided by the school administration with the understanding that it may change unexpectedly.

Click here (http://sdeportal.ct.gov/cecsfoi/foilookup.aspx) to confirm you possess the appropriate license and that it is up-to-date.

Selection Plan

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THIS RECRUITMENT:

+ Please include any related endorsement certification and licensure credential details (e.g. Mathematics 029, TESOL 088, etc.) within your application.

+ Be sure to select all DOC facility locations (https://portal.ct.gov/doc/miscellaneous/facilities) you are interested and commutable to.

+ This is a hazardous duty (https://www.osc.ct.gov/empret/hazduty/workshop/hazdprint.htm) * position.

+ Candidates selected for hire will be required to attend a 14-week hazardous duty training at the Maloney Center for Training & Staff Development located in Cheshire, CT. This training consists of both classroom and on the job training (one day of classroom presentation and nine days of “hands-on” physical training.) The Behavior Management Program training will education on the use of physical force as it applies to self-defense, and the maintenance of order and security within the inmate population. In order to graduate, trainees will be required to pass a written exam, as well as a practical skills test which will be scored.

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply ! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

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 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , 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 [email protected] .

+ 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.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Ben Beaudry at [email protected] .

Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a Department of Correction School District vocational education section and the Department of Children and Families this class provides instruction and supervision in vocational and occupational subjects to a group of inmates and/or residents.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ Plans and conducts a vocational program in accordance with curriculum established for vocational education developed under guidelines established by the State Department of Education-Division of Vocational Education;

+ Conducts classes and shop sessions in vocational and occupational subjects;

+ Corrects papers and tests;

+ Counsels inmates and/or students and gives individual instruction;

+ Maintains tools and equipment;

+ Attends staff and other professional meetings;

+ Prepares reports on inmates and/or students as required;

+ Performs all the security functions necessary to maintain safety of inmates and/or students, associates and other members of the institution populations;

+ Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ Knowledge of educational principles, methods and techniques;

+ Skill in a particular trade or occupation;

+ Ability to

+ work effectively with inmates and/or students;

+ express ideas simply and clearly, orally and in writing;

+ teach.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

High School graduation or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and eight (8) years of employment and/or teaching experience in the subject field.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Incumbents in this class must meet the State Board of Education requirements to receive initial educator certificate to teach Vocational Education.

NOTE: Payment for employees on the extended schedule will be determined by the appropriate contract.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Ability to get the Endorsement: 098 Trade & Industrial Occupations – Comprehensive High School;

+ Experience working in a leadership or training capacity;

+ Experience working in a correctional institution setting;

+ Experience with teaching or training a diverse group of people;

+ Experience teaching or training groups of people with differing levels of education;

+ Experience in training workplace safety;

+ Experience in training Drafting and/or Architectural Drawing;

+ Experience in training Introduction to Carpentry; and

+ Experience training Building Construction including, roofing, electrical, plumbing, masonry, flooring, HVACR maintenance, and painting.

Conclusion

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.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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