Advanced Manufacturing Vocational Instructor

Overview

Introduction:
The Connecticut Department of Correction Unified School District #1 is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Instructor (Vocational Instructor) to teach knowledge and skills required by industry through applied learning and work-based experiences. The program includes personal development, leadership and employability skills as part of the curriculum. The position is located at Robinson Correctional Institution in Enfield, CT. Candidates should have a high school diploma (or equivalency) and eight years of employment and/or teaching experience in advanced manufacturing practices.

The role involves teaching in a correctional education setting and supporting students toward high-wage, high-skill career paths in manufacturing.

Position highlights include: first-shift, full time (35 hours/week), Monday through Friday; a 12-month academic calendar with 222 school days; and required training and onboarding as part of the interview process and employment. Details about pay and fiscal steps are described in the job posting materials.

• Prioritize safety and security for staff, victims, citizens, and offenders.
• Teach early intervention, elementary, secondary, special subject, and/or special education curricula as appropriate.
• Develop educational plans for individuals and groups; set short- and long-term goals and evaluate student progress.
• Participate in planning team meetings and case review conferences; hold conferences with parents or officials concerned with student performance.
• Coordinate with ancillary educational roles; maintain student records and write reports; model positive teaching practices.
• Plan and conduct vocational education classes and shop sessions in accordance with established curriculum; correct papers and tests; provide individual instruction and counseling as needed.
• Attend staff and professional meetings; perform required security duties to maintain safety within the facility; prepare required reports.

• General:
  High school graduation or equivalent and eight (8) years of employment and/or teaching experience in the subject field.
• Special:
  Incumbents must meet State Board of Education requirements to receive an initial educator certificate to teach Vocational Education.
  
  Note:
  
  compensation for extended schedules will follow the applicable contract.

• Experience teaching a diverse group of people; experience in a correctional institution setting; experience teaching groups with differing education levels.
• Knowledge and experience with training in:
  Workplace Safety, Manufacturing Math, Blueprint Reading, Metal Lathe Operation, Vertical Milling Machines, Band Saw Operation, Grinding, Metrology, Layout Work, Hand Tools, Computer Numerical Control, BobCAD, Solid Works; and Soft Skills for Industry Success.

• Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer statement and commitment to diversity.
• Selection Plan details include applicant tips, required endorsements/licensures (e.g., OSHA), and location preferences; hazardous-duty training is required (14 weeks) at the Maloney Center for Training & Staff Development in Cheshire, CT.
• Applicants are encouraged to review the Applicant Toolkit and reference library; ensure all educational credits and certifications are accurately listed; resume submission policies and deadlines are noted as part of the recruitment process.

• The Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC) is a diverse agency operating 13 facilities with headquarters in Wethersfield; the agency provides re-entry programming and supervises offenders on various release programs. USD #1 offers K-12, ABE, GED/CDP, ESL/TESOL, and a range of Career-Technical Education programs in a supportive, technologically integrated environment.

• Conformance with job posting instructions and contract language; this position will be filled in accordance with contractual language and merit employment rules; questions can be directed to the recruitment contacts listed in the posting.