State School Department Head (CT 092 Endorsement)

Unified School District #1 (USD#1) is seeking experienced and qualified individuals for the position of State School Department Head at our Correctional Facilities under the Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC). Those who possess an Intermediate Administration or Supervision (#092) CT Endorsement are encouraged to apply directly to this recruitment!

Please note, this recruitment is continuous and may be used to fill openings in correctional facilities across the state.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• SCHEDULE: Full time (35 hours per week), first shift, Monday through Friday.
• LOCATION: These positions may be directed to any one of our facilities based on the candidates Education Endorsement and Department needs.
• SALARY: Candidates new to state service will start at step one of the pay plan ($88,905), unless the candidate has their sixth year, in which case they will be placed on step three ($94,046).
• OTHER: This is a Hazardous Duty position. 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.

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, human, 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 State School Department Head is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Education program(s) within one or more Correctional Facilities under the direction of a Principal. He or she will be responsible for:

• Evaluating and supervising staff, programs, and students;
• Promoting a positive school climate and culture;
• Implementing professional development; and
• Building the capacity of others.

More details can be found in the class specification.

BENEFITS AND BALANCE AT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT 

Our state has a lot to offer - from fun activities for all ages, to great food and shopping, to beautiful state parks and forests, to our diverse cultures and rich history. Connecticut is a great place to live! Learn more about Connecticut here.

With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their career. 

What we can offer you:

• Professional growth and development opportunities;
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees;

Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!

Perks of this job:

• A variety of medical and dental plans;
• Participation in a hybrid retirement plan which provides a retirement benefit, that may include retiree health insurance;
• Option to maintain State of CT Teacher Retirement Plan or enroll in the State Employee Hazardous Duty Retirement System;
• Sick, vacation and personal leave;
• Tuition Reimbursement;
• 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.

HEAR FROM OUR EMPLOYEES

“When the opportunity to work in Corrections was first presented to me, I was hesitant to consider working in such an environment. I had been in an inner-city public school for five years and felt so fulfilled by the children I worked with. The competitive salary, amazing health care and retirement benefits, and better work-life balance were what attracted me to apply. After being offered the position, I toured the facility and felt comfortable in the setting. Ten years later, I still feel the same fulfillment I felt in the urban elementary school and truly enjoy coming to work each day. It’s a fast-paced setting filled with variety and opportunity for professional growth.” -Lisa B., Manson Youth Institution

"Every day is a challenge, and no two days are ever the same. Working in USD #1 is conducive to having a family, as you are able to leave and be home with your family at a reasonable time. The other school psychologists within the district are easy to work with, provide great support and very knowledgeable about special education. " -Tracey C., MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution