BENEFITS AND BALANCE AT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT
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;
- Sick and personal leave;
- 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.
As a CTECS employee, you may also benefit from:
- Tuition Reimbursement;
- Extra Income Opportunities;
- Professional Development; and,
- Career Growth within our System.
Visit the CTECS Employee Benefits page to learn more!
In addition, the State puts an emphasis on:
- Providing limitless opportunities;
- Hiring for diverse and fresh perspectives;
- Performing meaningful work and;
- Encouraging a healthy work/life balance!
CONNECTICUT TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL SYSTEM
For over 100 years, CTECS has been the leading force in Career Technical Education (CTE) in the State of Connecticut. CTECS operates 17 diploma-granting technical high schools, one technical education center and two airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance programs. The school system provides a direct employment pipeline for high school students and adult learners.
Our Mission: Through exemplary trade and academic programming, CTECS prepares trade-bound students to meet the skilled workforce needs in Connecticut. Become inspired to join our educational workforce!
Join our team as a Health Technology Instructor and play a vital role in preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to deliver a comprehensive Health Technology curriculum that combines classroom-based instruction with hands-on clinical skills training. The successful candidate will create engaging lessons, utilize educational technology and online resources, assess student competency, and provide meaningful learning experiences that prepare students for careers in the healthcare field.
Health Technology Instructors are expected to teach all aspects of the program, demonstrating both strong instructional abilities and practical healthcare expertise. In addition to classroom teaching, instructors will guide students through hands-on skill development, requiring the physical ability to perform and demonstrate a variety of healthcare tasks. The role also includes obtaining and maintaining a Connecticut Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements to safely transport students as needed.
Beyond instruction, the Health Technology Instructor serves as an active member of the educational community by participating in district and school-based professional development, collaborating with colleagues across departments, and contributing to committees and initiatives that support student success. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated healthcare professional and educator to make a lasting impact by inspiring, mentoring, and preparing students for rewarding careers in the healthcare industry.
Health Technology students learn health care safety, nutrition, characteristics of health care teams, National Health Care Standards, categories of health care facilities, legal/ethical/moral concerns in health care, and effective communication including medical terminology. The program provides broad-based exposure to a variety of health careers. In grade 11 students are eligible to become certified nursing assistants.
As a Health Technology Instructor you will be responsible for:
- Curriculum Delivery: Teach Health Technology theory.
- Clinical Supervision: Oversee student rotations at healthcare facilities.
- Classroom Management: Maintain a professional, safe, and disciplined environment.
- Student Assessment: Grade clinical competencies and academic health coursework.
- Skill Validation: Certify student proficiency in trade related skills.
- Industry Compliance: Align classroom instruction with industry standards.
As a condition of employment, the hired educator is required to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with the proper endorsements to transport CTECS students.
More details can be found under the 'Examples of Duties' section as well as the class specification.
START WITH US. STAY WITH US. GROW WITH US.
Possible career pathways for Health Technology Instructors may include: Department Head, Consulting, or Administration opportunities. CTECS employees may also transfer to other schools to gain a vast skillset working with different student and professional populations.
