Technical Education Teacher; Information Technology - High School

Technical Education Teacher (Information Technology) – High School -

Waterbury Public Schools

• Position Type:
  High School Teaching / Technology Education
• Date Posted: 11/13/2025
• Location:
  
  Districtwide
• Date Available:
  
  Immediately after hired

Teacher (Technical Education) – Information Technology

Teaching and Learning

Reports to:

Receives administrative direction from the Principal or other administrative official of a higher grade

Exempt

This class is accountable for teaching occupational, career and technical, or vocational subjects as defined by applicable laws and regulations at various District schools.

General

Experience:

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

Special Requirement:

• 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.

• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a current Motor Vehicle operator’s license.

• Considerable knowledge of core curriculum areas for which the teacher is responsible for instructing, including specialized knowledge in certain fields such as reading, mathematics, science, business, music, art, languages, and so forth, as appropriate;
• Considerable knowledge of educational philosophy, teaching methods and approaches, and currently researched best practices and strategies;
• Knowledge of child development;
• Knowledge of classroom management techniques;
• Knowledge of instructional technologies;
• Knowledge of learner outcomes;
• Knowledge of learning theory, students’ learning styles and needs, both academic and affective, and theories of multiple intelligences;
• Knowledge of multicultural, gender and disability fair curriculum concepts;
• Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Scientific Research Based Interventions (SRBI);
• Some knowledge of community resources;
• Skill in classroom management and organization;
• Skill in classroom presentation;
• Skill in human relations, mediation, conflict management and interpersonal interactions;
• Skill in maintaining and developing reports;
• Ability and flexibility to interact effectively with students, parents, and other school staff, the administration, and community members of diverse ethnic/racial and socioeconomic backgrounds;
• Ability to adapt teaching styles to diverse student populations;
• Ability to apply the principles of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Scientific Research Based Interventions (SRBI);
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to evaluate student performance and to present these evaluations in a manner that fosters higher student achievement;
• Ability to multi task and be flexible;
• Ability to plan and implement lesson plans based upon District and school goals, as well as the objectives, needs and abilities of students;
• Ability to provide appropriate instruction in core subjects;
• Ability to utilize computer and multimedia technology, as appropriate;
• Ability to work in a cooperative learning environment;
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• May direct the work of paraprofessionals.

• Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet student’s varied needs and interests;
• Administers tests to assess educational needs or progress;
• Advises students on academic or career matters;
• Applies multiple teaching methods;
• Assigns and grades class work and homework;
• Assigns class work to students;
• Assists students with special educational needs;
• Attends professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence;
• Attends staff meetings and serve on committees, as required;
• Collaborates with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of school programs;
• Collaborates with…