Education Division Director 1

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The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

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.

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

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.

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.

• Experience serving as a professional administrator for a large school system (approx. 7,000 students), with responsibility for special education, pupil personnel, or student services.
• Experience serving as a Building Principal or in a central office leadership capacity.
• Experience with Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) restorative justice models, and school climate metrics and protocols.
• Experience incorporating professional learning community principles and practices and data driven-decision making into district and school structures.
• Experience developing and reflecting coherent structures within school programming.
• Experience managing compliance with state and federal requirements and monitoring programmatic and policy effectiveness.
• Certification in one of the following: school counseling, special education, social work or [as a] school psychologist.

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.