STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Associate Education Consultant (35 Hour)

Hybrid

Recruitment #230124-0950EA-002

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Introduction
The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) is now accepting applications from qualified individuals for five exciting Associate Education Consultant positions within the Center for Literacy Research and Reading Success (Center), located in Hartford, CT. The Center was established within the CSDE, pursuant to Section 10-14gg of the Connecticut General Statutes (C.G.S.), to be responsible for supporting state-wide literacy initiatives including the creation and execution of a state-wide reading strategy and plan, the provision of evidence-based literacy professional learning and coaching supports, and support of the Connecticut approved assessments and curriculum models or programs.

Comprehensive Benefit Offerings: 
  • Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage.
  • Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings.
  • Paid time off - including 13 paid holidays per calendar year.
  • Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
  • A healthy work-life balance to all employees.
The Role:
The Associate Education Consultants will serve in the newly created Center for Literacy Research and Reading Success (Center), which shall reside in the Academic Office. The incumbents will support a variety of Center initiatives and serve in a capacity as a regional point of contact for local and regional boards of education, districts, and schools relating to the charge established for the Center, and provide state-wide leadership related to the science of reading. Key responsibilities include:

  • Serve as a liaison to a regional group of Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to provide frequent communication, technical assistance, and professional learning on the science of reading, literacy supports for Multilingual learners (MLs), and other Center initiatives
  • Provide leadership through project management related to the science of reading, approved reading curriculum models and programs, and approved universal Kindergarten-Grade 3 (K-3) assessments
  • Support LEAs in all components of an intensive reading instruction program and strategy to improve student literacy in Kindergarten through grade 3
  • Consult with Alliance Districts to provide supports regarding supplemental reading instruction for all Kindergarten through grade 3 students below proficiency
  • Manage and implement grants and activities pertaining to Prekindergarten through grade 12 literacy projects
  • Collaborate with the Office of Early Childhood and offices within the CSDE (e.g., Talent Office, Turnaround Office, Performance Office, Bureau of Special Education) on literacy initiatives 
  • Work with institutes of higher education and the faculty of teacher preparation programs on the science of teaching reading
  • Collaborate with stakeholders in development and dissemination of intensive reading instruction program and strategy, tiered supports of professional learning, and assessment resources and guidance, in accordance with the statutory requirements of the Center
  • Provide assistance to local and regional boards of education in the administration of approved reading assessments
  • Provide information to families and guardians related to the science of reading
  • Draft correspondence for the Director of the Center 
  • Perform related duties as required
Position Highlights:
  • Full-time, 35 hours per week
  • Monday through Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm
  • Some remote work possible after the working test period
  • Location: 450 Columbus Blvd in Hartford, CT
About Us:
CSDE is the administrative arm of the Connecticut State Board of Education. Through leadership, curriculum, research, planning, evaluation, assessment, data analyses and other assistance, the CSDE helps to ensure equal opportunity and excellence in education for all Connecticut students. 

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Selection Plan

These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Applications to this recruitment will be used to meet collective bargaining requirements. Once any collective bargaining requirements have been met, all other applicants may be considered.

To Apply:
  • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meets the preferred qualifications, so please ensure that your application is complete and details your experience as outlined in this job posting. Please note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
  • The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
  • Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:
Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.

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At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.

All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.

Due to the large volume of applications received, the Department of Administrative Services is unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.

Connect With Us:
If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Sharon McIntosh at Sharon.McIntosh@ct.gov and reference the recruitment number.

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Departments of Aging and Disability Services, Education, and the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System assists in planning and executing programs of extensive difficulty and scope for the improvement of education in the State.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Assists a Bureau Chief or Education Consultant in supervising various educational programs and services offered by the State; assists in the development and administration of certain programs of major importance or may develop and administer other programs within the framework of bureau policy; provides professional leadership and guidance to school authorities, professional organizations, students and various community groups and individuals; may assist in directing the routine functioning of the bureau; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of the philosophy and methods of education with particular reference to the field concerned; teaching skill; ability to prepare reports; ability to deal effectively with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

An earned advanced degree and five (5) years of professional experience OR in lieu thereof an equivalent combination of experience and training approved by the Board of Education.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Advanced certificate or degree in Reading, Special Education, School Psychology, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TSOL), or Bilingual
  • Experience with Connecticut approved, research-based K-3 Universal Screening Reading Assessments and K-3 Curriculum Models or Programs
  • Experience working in an institution of higher education or local education agency such as a public school, public charter or magnet school, or district central office 
  • Experience in providing educators with evidence-based literacy professional learning and coaching 
  • Experience managing competing priorities while meeting deadlines
  • Experience in evidence–based literacy instruction for students who are Multilingual learners 
  • Experience in evidence-based literacy instruction for students who are not reading at grade level

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class in certain positions may be required to possess an appropriate certificate issued by State Board of Education.

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.





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