State of Connecticut Executive Branch

State School Teacher (12 Months) (35 Hour) (8039T4)

$37.66-$57.02 Hourly / $2,635.71-$3,991.35 BiWeekly /
$68,792.00-$104,174.00 Yearly

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.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the supervision of a state school principal, educational director, superintendent of schools or a designated member of the educational or institution staff.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May supervise educational staff as assigned.

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.

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.

COMPENSATION GUIDELINES

Positions in this class will be assigned to the appropriate parenthetical based on the work schedule of the school district and in accordance with contractual provisions.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Unclassified

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(09)-Education

BARGAINING UNIT

(14)-EDUCATION B (P-3B)

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

T4 BA

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.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of State School Teacher (12 Months) (35 Hour) in Salary Group T4 BA approved effective May 05, 2022. (Reviewed for content, modernized format and add an Acknowledgement section) Final No. 23-321

EFFECTIVE DATE

12/28/2023
CLASS: 8039T4; EST: 5/15/1981; REV: 1/4/2024;