Connecticut participates in the REAP (Regional Education Applicant Placement) service, a national educator recruitment program. To start looking for teaching jobs in Connecticut, visit CTREAP.

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According to 2019 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average teacher in Connecticut makes $78,000 to $80,000 per year, depending on grade level. Connecticut is one of the highest paying states to teach in, although it does not provide any additional pay for teaching in high-demand districts or school subject.

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Connecticut maintains a program called Teachers Retirement Board (TRB), which administers the state retirement program and aims to provide teachers with the best pension benefits. Connecticut teachers can retire at age 60 after 20 years of service, or at any age after 35 years of service (25 of which must have been in Connecticut). Early retirement is possible at 55 after 20 years of service, or at any age after 25 years of service (20 of which must have been in Connecticut).

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The United States Department of Education defines a Teacher Shortage Area (TSA) as a subject matter or grade level within a state in which there is an inadequate supply of elementary or secondary teachers. The shortage may be caused by teaching positions that are unfilled or are filled by teachers who have temporary certification or teach in an academic subject other than their area of preparation.

According to a report by the US Department of Education, Connecticut has the following Teacher Shortage Areas:

Connecticut residents are eligible for the Applegate/Jackson/Parks Future Teacher Scholarship, as well as the TEACH Grant, which gives financial aid to students in return for an agreement to teach in a high-need school.

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