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State School Teacher (12 Months) (35 Hour)

Office/On-site

Recruitment # 260108-8039T4-001

Location Middletown, CT

Date Opened 1/12/2026 12:00:00 AM

Salary $68,792 - $104,174/year (New State employees start at the minimum of the range.)

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 1/20/2026 11:59:00 PM

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Are you ready to turn your passion into purpose? If so, we encourage you to join our team and apply for the State School Teacher position today!

The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Children and Families (DCF (https://portal.ct.gov/dcf) ) – Albert J. Solnit Children’s Center – South Campus, is accepting applications for one (1) full-time State School Teacher (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=8039T4&R1=&R3=) position in Middletown, CT.

We would entrust you to work extensively with teachers and administration to help students improve their learning skills. We expect the incumbents would be able to provide specific strategies for teaching and supporting students with the development of motor skills, language skills, social skills, decision making, risk-taking and inventiveness. We would support you as you collaborate with classroom teachers as well as support staff, monitor student progress, and administer assessments as necessary. For a more comprehensive list of duties please follow this link (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=8039T4&R1=&R3=) .

We are seeking a candidate who possesses:

+ An understanding of the different types of learning styles of students and being able to teach to their ability levels.

+ The ability to work with a variety of different 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 by the school administration with the understanding that it may change unexpectedly.

+ Familiar with CTSEDS and student educational testing.

Position Highlights: PCN 44820

+ Full-time | 1st shift | 35 Hours per week

+ Monday – Friday | 7:50 am – 3:20 pm

+ Special Education 165 Certification Required

What we can offer you:

+ View our State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page!

+ Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.

+ A healthy work-life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees!

+ The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) for more information.

About the Department of Children and Families:

Caring, healing and teaching -partnering with children, families and communities to build hope and create opportunities.

We believe that:

+ Children and adolescents with serious emotional disorders can lead productive and satisfying lives.

+ Children, youth and their families have the right and responsibility to participate in their treatment.

+ No child will be refused treatment based on their ability to pay for services.

+ Our services work best when integrated with community care.

Selection Plan

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 Rocky Young 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 state institution, facility or region within a state unified school district this class teaches appropriate early intervention, elementary, secondary, special subjects and/or special education curricula to individuals enrolled in departmental education programs.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ Teaches early intervention, elementary, secondary, special subject and/or special education curricula;

+ Develops educational plans for individuals and groups material level to students ability;

+ Sets short and long term goals and evaluates progress of students;

+ Participates in planning team meetings and case review conferences assessing student behavior;

+ Relates to professionals in ancillary educational roles;

+ Maintains student records and writes reports;

+ May hold conferences with parents or officials concerned with student's performance;

+ Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ Knowledge of

+ the philosophy and methods of education and teaching;

+ the principles and practices of education for special needs population;

+ student program needs and goal setting;

+ Ability to

+ motivate students;

+ communicate at the appropriate level;

+ establish cooperative relationships with those contacted in work;

+ prepare written reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Experience working with students with mental health concerns in a hospital setting.

+ Experience teaching multiple subject areas.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Employment in this class is conditional upon possession of a valid Connecticut State Board of Education teaching certificate appropriate to the teaching assignment.

+ Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a current Connecticut Motor Vehicle operator's license.

CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made prior to appointment.

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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