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The Connecticut Technical Education and Career System is recruiting for a Robotics and Automation Instructor to be located at Norwich Technical High School in Norwich, CT.

General description of the position:

A CTECS Robotics and Automation instructor is responsible for educating students on theoretical and performance-based topics related to electronic and robotic principles, electronics schematics, resistors, actuators, mathematical calculations related to voltage, current, resistance and power systems, ohm’s law and its application to series, elements of circuit design as related to robotic sensors, transducers, interfacing techniques and control systems, as well as PLC’s. It is important that the candidate show experience in robotic automation, both analog and digital electronics circuitry related to diode, transistor, and FET component circuits as well as design using integrated circuitry for both advanced electronics/robot automation.

Qualifications required, (e.g., education, degrees, certification, licensing, skills, knowledge, abilities, specialized training):

• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant, varied, hands-on experience in the Robotics and Automation or related
• Experience must encompass all areas specified in the program description in order to effectively teach the approved Robotics and Automation For a detailed explanation, please reference the Robotics and Automation program description.
• Formal training (college or technical institutes) can count up to five (5) years. Formal training credit should be applied for coursework directly associated with robotics and Automation. Transcript review should determine the percentage of study time devoted to trade and be applied proportionately.
• Combined experience cannot be counted to obtain multiple endorsements. Requirement is eight (8) years for each subject area.
• Connecticut Teacher Certification Occupational Subject Endorsement #090 in Electronics/Mechatronics/Robotics and Automation is required. Assistance is provided to the selected candidate in navigating and attaining certification. Required courses include tuition reimbursement.
• Current OSHA 10- General Industry Certification.
• Intermediate-level computer skills including Microsoft Office and Google Products.
• Preferred candidates will have completed VTE 113, VTE 116, and a Special Education course.
• Preferred candidates will have experience in teaching or substitute teaching and be able to demonstrate methods of delivering lessons, assessing student knowledge, and the use of educational technology. This may include involvement in student/community activities.

Supervisor: School Principal and Assistant Principal

Hours/Time Requirements: 188 days per school year, 7 hours daily. Review your bargaining unit contract for more information.

Working Conditions:

Instructors are required to teach students in a variety of settings; theory and hands-on. In the theoretical education setting, instructors will be required to plan and deliver Robotic and Automation related lessons in the laboratory/classroom. Hands-on education will be delivered in the laboratory/classroom also.  Instructors will be required to plan and deliver lessons that include utilizing a variety of measurement, soldering and testing equipment including, but not limited to, Fluke meters, Digital Trainers, breadboards, robots, pneumatic arms, as well as robot structures, chassis, manipulators/grippers, and fabrication techniques.   Instructors are also required to attend periodic building level meetings and professional development. Review your bargaining unit contract for more information.

Essential duties and responsibilities. Functions that the employee must be able to perform. Mental and/or physical requirements should be described and where applicable, quantified:

• Robotic and Automation instructors are expected to be capable of teaching all aspects of the curriculum. The Robotic and Automation program is a mixture of theoretical and hands-on training. The theoretical training will require instructors to plan and deliver information, and then assess the student’s competency. This will be done in a variety of methods, some will include the use of educational technology. Instructors need the basic computer skills to access online curriculum/resources and present lessons to students.
• The hands-on portion of the Robotics and Automation curriculum will require instructors to possess the technical skill to complete various circuit and robotic design and creation tasks. Digital trainers are standard equipment in the trade and the many and varied meters, soldering systems and robotics kits need to be moved/set up for student use.  Along with standing and moving, many tasks will require the ability to bend at the waist, squat, and kneel, as well as work with and manipulate items above the head. Lifting and transporting heavier items can also be expected.
• While working in the laboratory environment, the Robotics and Automation instructor will be required to use a variety of hand and power tools. This will require the fine and gross motor skills to appropriately manipulate work pieces and tools. The shop projects and operations include, but are not limited to, using basic hand tools and using portable power tools e.g., corded/cordless drills, etc..
• Participating in building and district level professional development and collaboration. This will include working with various committees and departments to facilitate student learning.

Closing date is April 4, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.

CTECS requires a separate application.

Applications will be accepted via E-Mail or Fax only.

E-Mail address: HR.applications@cttech.org  or Faxes may be sent to – CTECS Recruitment 860-706-5756.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Norwich, CT 06360: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person