STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Education Division Director (Assistant Superintendent)

Recruitment #180817-3200MP-001

Introduction

The Assistant Superintendent for School Development and Accountability is responsible for developing and monitoring systems for School Improvement plans, managing student discipline in collaboration with principals, overseeing programs affiliated with Family & Community Engagement, School Security and Safety, Summer Schools, Adult Education and co-curricular activities, and coaching and/or mentoring approximately five (5) principals.  This position reports to the Superintendent.  As the Assistant Superintendent for School Development and Accountability, the selected incumbent would plan, administer, supervise and provide leadership for the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) formally known as the Connecticut Technical High School System.  CTECS includes 17 high schools and one technical education center and two Aerotech programs, enrolls 10,700 secondary students and has 1,400 staff.   This position is located at 39 Woodland Street in Hartford and is a 12-month position, 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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Questions about these required documents should be directed to the hiring agency's human resources office:  Debra Paradis at debra.paradis@ct.gov or (860) 713-6695.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Education, this class is accountable for directing the operations and activities of an Education Division or the Connecticut Technical High School System.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Directs the staff, budget and operations of an education division, internal administration and management division or the Connecticut Technical High School System; coordinates, plans and manages division activities; develops comprehensive long and short term goals and objectives which support educational initiatives and agency mission; participates and makes recommendations in review and formulation of agency policy, exercises general supervision over various forms of educational programs and services offered by the State to local school authorities, professional organizations, certain lay groups and individuals; exercises general supervision over internal management policies and programs as offered to local school authorities, professional organizations, other state agencies and State Department of Education staff; acts as consultant with respect to these programs and services; interprets and administers pertinent laws of bureaus; oversees fiscal operations of bureaus; prepares and presents reports before the State Board of Education; evaluates and assesses staff performance; serves as a member of the Commissioner's Cabinet; responds to inquiries from the Governor, federal, state and local educators concerning education initiatives and programs of bureaus; maintains statewide responsibility for all bureau programs and activities and represents agency and state in related activities as required; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of the philosophy and methods of education, with emphasis on educational administration and management; considerable knowledge of the objectives and purposes of educational programs within area of specialty; considerable knowledge of the principles of professional management; considerable knowledge of public school administration; considerable knowledge of the principles and techniques of budgetary preparation and fiscal management; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable written and oral skills; considerable ability to understand and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; administrative ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

An earned advanced degree and eleven (11) years of professional experience in the field of education or related areas.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in a managerial capacity in the oversight of the development or administration of an educational bureau, system, operation, school or service.

1. Managerial capacity is defined as full time managerial responsibility for a major program. Position will have supervisory responsibilities but the emphasis should be management activities defined as formulating program goals and objectives, developing and implementing program procedures, initiating program policies, developing and/or monitoring a budget.

2. For State Employees, the Special Experience is interpreted at the level of Education Bureau Chief.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

1. A 092 certificate (Intermediate Administrator), or 093 certificate (Superintendent), or Sixth Year Diploma in Educational Leadership, or an Ed.D. (Doctorate in Educational Leadership) may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

2. An advanced degree and five (5) years of managerial experience in the oversight of the development or administration of an educational bureau, system, operation, school or service may substitute for the General Experience and the Special Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Successful professional experience serving as an administrator for a large school system, with responsibilities for school development and accountability; 
  • An advanced degree in educational leadership and school improvement and accountability research or closely related field;
  • Proven leadership in large school system;
  • Successful experience in designing and delivering professional development for school leaders;
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills;
  • Successful experience hiring, training and supervising school level and central office staff; 
  • Successful experience developing accountability systems, school climate, and co-curricular programs. 
  • Successful school building principal experience and/or at least five years of outstanding central office leadership experience; 
  • Experience planning, coordinating and supervising the instructional program and personnel with emphasis on improving student academic achievement;
  • Working knowledge of Danielson teacher evaluation model;
  • Experience managing compliance with state and federal requirements and monitoring programmatic and policy effectiveness;
  • Ability to understand and implement Marzano teaching strategies within instructional program;
  • Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of professional learning communities and data driven decision making and the ability and experience to incorporate them coherently into district and school structures;
  • Must possess growth mindset and the ability to develop coherent structures reflecting it within programming; 
  • Requires track record of creating respectful school/district communities;
  • Models ethical and professional behavior according to the Connecticut Code of Professional Responsibility for School Administrators.  

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.