State School Teacher - Special Education (065, 165, 265)
Full Time | 35 Hours
Recruitment # 260128-8039T4-001
Location Bridgeport, CT Brooklyn, CT Cheshire, CT East Lyme, CT Enfield, CT Hartford, CT Montville, CT New Haven, CT Newtown, CT Somers, CT Suffield, CT
Date Opened 2/3/2026 12:00:00 PM
Salary $68,792* - $104,174/year (New State Employees Start at Minimum)
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 2/17/2026 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
Are you an endorsed Special Education teacher looking to transform the lives of our incarcerated population? If so, we have the opportunity for you!
The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC (http://ct.gov/doc) ) Unified School District #1 is seeking enthusiastic and experienced Special Education Teachers to fill various positions across the State in the role of State School Teacher (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=8039T4&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) . We are interested in hiring throughout our various facilities with current positions available and anticipated openings over the course of the next year! Endorsements we are recruiting for include:
065 Comprehensive Special Education, PK-12
165 Comprehensive Special Education, PK-12
265 Comprehensive Special Education, 1-12
Please note we do not currently accept DSAP Certifications or any other short or long term permits. All Endorsements must be active Initial, Provisional, or Professional. Click here (http://sdeportal.ct.gov/cecsfoi/foilookup.aspx) to confirm you possess the appropriate license and that it is up-to-date.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
SCHEDULE: first-shift, full time (35 hours per week,) Monday through Friday
ACADEMIC CALENDAR: Unified School District (USD) #1 follows a 12-month school calendar, 222 school days per year.
TRAINING : Selected candidates may be required to present a lesson plan in front of students in one of our Correctional Facilities as part of the interview process. 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.
LOCATION: These positions may be directed to any one of our facilities (https://portal.ct.gov/doc/miscellaneous/facilities) based on the candidates Education Endorsement and Department needs:
Bridgeport Correctional Institution - Bridgeport, CT
Brooklyn Correctional Institution - Brooklyn, CT
Cheshire Correctional Institution - Cheshire, CT
Corrigan Correctional Center - Montville, CT
Garner Correctional Institution - Newtown, CT
Hartford Correctional Center - Hartford, CT
MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution - South Suffield, CT
Manson Youth Institution - Cheshire, CT
New Haven Correctional Center - New Haven, CT
Osborn Correctional Institution - Somers, CT
Robinson Correctional Institution - Enfield, CT
Willard Cybulski Correctional Institution Enfield, CT
York Correctional Institution - East Lyme, CT
Candidates new to the State of Connecticut will start on 'Step one' of the pay plan, in the tier that their highest level of education corresponds to. Starting salary is non-negotiable. Salary details derived from the P-3B T1-T4 35 Hour Pay Plan (https://portal.ct.gov/das/-/media/das/statewide-hr/comp-plans-pdfs/2024-comp-plans-pdf/2024/p-3b/t1-t4-and-ts-teacher-2024-06-28.pdf?rev=d768fe6a8d1844ecbc79149714727041) are outlined below:
Bachelors Degree Masters Degree 6th Year
Step 1 (minimum) $68,792 $72,241 $77,294
Step 11-14 (maximum) $104,174 $122,335 $130,898
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
We take part in a competitive benefits plan which includes:
Option to maintain State of Connecticut Teacher Retirement Plan or enroll in the State Employee Retirement System;
A variety of medical and dental plans;
Participation in a hybrid retirement plan which provides a retirement benefit, that may include retiree health insurance;
Sick and personal leave;
Five (5) weeks of scheduled vacation time;
Annual $1,000.00 lump sum payment
Tuition reimbursement; and
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.
Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page to learn more!
In addition, the State puts an emphasis on:
Providing limitless opportunities;
Hiring for diversity and fresh perspectives;
Performing meaningful work and;
Encouraging a healthy work/life balance!
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 Connecticut Department of Correction Unified School District #1 (https://portal.ct.gov/doc/org/education-services) is dedicated to providing quality educational programs for incarcerated individuals. Academic knowledge, vocational competencies and life skills integrated with technology are offered to students in a positive environment to foster lifelong learning, multicultural awareness and a successful transition to society.
As a State School Teacher with the DOC, you will be responsible for:
Prioritizing safety and security as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens, and offenders;
Teaching early intervention, elementary, secondary, special subject, and/or special education curricula;
Developing educational plans for individuals and groups;
Setting short and long term goals and evaluating student progress;
Participating in planning team meetings and case review conferences to assess student behavior;
Holding conferences with parents or officials concerned with student performance;
Relating to professionals in ancillary educational roles;
Maintaining student records and writing reports;
Modeling positive teaching practices.
More details can be found in the class specification (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=8039T4&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) .
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.
Start with Us. Stay with Us. Grow with Us.
Selection Plan
NEW : Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8sOb10qYXQ)
Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit (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.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THIS RECRUITMENT:
Please include any related endorsement certification(s) and/or licensure credential details within your application.
Be sure to select all DOC facility locations (https://portal.ct.gov/doc/miscellaneous/facilities) you are interested and commutable to.
This is a hazardous duty (https://www.osc.ct.gov/empret/hazduty/workshop/hazdprint.htm) * position.
Candidates selected for hire will be required to attend a 14-week hazardous duty training at the Maloney Center for Training & Staff Development located in Cheshire, CT. This training consists of both classroom and on the job training (one day of classroom presentation and nine days of "hands-on" physical training.) The Behavior Management Program training will education on the use of physical force as it applies to self-defense, and the maintenance of order and security within the inmate population. In order to graduate, trainees will be required to pass a written exam, as well as a practical skills test which will be scored.
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 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!
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 Samantha Rivera at Samantha.Rivera@CT.Gov
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 with teaching a diverse group of people;
Experience working in a correctional institution setting;
Experience participating in the PPT process;
Experience with providing data on annual goals and objectives;
Experience with Transition Planning;
Experience with CT Special Education Data Systems to create, develop, review and revise IEPs;
Experience with administering, scoring and analyzing various achievement assessments;
Experience writing comprehensive achievement evaluations;
Experience progress monitoring and utilizing various data collection materials to gather data;
Experience teaching and providing interventions to students with Emotional Disabilities;
Experience with RTI/SRBI;
Experience with special education identification and referral processes;
Experience writing comprehensive achievement assessments; and
One of the following State of CT teaching Endorsements:
065 Comprehensive Special Education, PK-12
165 Comprehensive Special Education, PK-12
265 Comprehensive Special Education, 1-12
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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