State School Teacher - Special Education (165)

12 months | 35 Hour | Office/On-site

Recruitment # 250811-8039T4-001

Location Milford, CT New Haven, CT

Date Opened 8/13/2025 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 8/22/2025 11:59:00 PM

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Introduction

Are you a licensed teacher who is interested in a career where you can do what you're passionate about and make a difference? 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/Solnit-Center/North) ) is seeking a Special Education Teacher (State School Teacher) (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=8039T4&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) to support our agency.

The Unified School District #2 Virtual Academy is seeking a dynamic and compassionate Special Education to join the Virtual Academy program in Region 2 (New Haven & Milford) with an emphasis on working with the Juvenile Justice Education Unit team in this region. This role supports DCF involved youth through virtual credit recovery, remediation, and diploma-track coursework. As part of an innovative statewide program, you will deliver high quality special education services in a flexible, self-paced learning environment empowering students to overcome barriers and achieve academic success. This position plays a vital role in ensuring educational equity for youth in custody and strengthens regional capacity by directly supporting a high-need student population.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

DISTRICT: Unified School District #2 Virtual Academy

LOCATION: Region 2 | New Haven & Milford

SHIFT : First | 35 hours per week

Please note: This position requires statewide travel. Candidates must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and have access to reliable transportation to support occasional in-person meetings, PPT's, or service coordination as needed.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

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Professional growth and development opportunities.

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

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

Engage in a rewarding career

Make a difference in the public sector

Work together in a collaborative team environment

ABOUT US

Working together with families and communities to improve child safety, ensure that more children have permanent families, and advance the overall well-being of children is the central focus of the Department of Children and Families (DCF). DCF protects children who are being abused or neglected, strengthens families through support and advocacy, and builds on existing family and community strengths to help children who are facing emotional and behavioral challenges, including those committed to the Department by the juvenile justice system.

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Selection Plan

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 by the closing date listed on the job posting.

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 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!

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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 Christopher Lavallee at Christopher.Lavallee @ct.gov (Christopher.Lavallee@ct.gov) .

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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

Valid Connecticut Certification in Comprehensive Special Education (165)

Experience supporting students with emotional, behavioral, and academic needs, preferably in alternative, virtual, or justice-involved settings

Experience with developing, implementing, and monitoring IEPs in accordance with CT-SEDS

Experience with trauma-informed practices and restorative approaches to student support

Experience with virtual learning platforms and online instructional delivery methods

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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