Associate Education Consultant; EA-

Introduction

The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) is accepting applications for an Associate Education Consultant in Hartford.

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• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

• First Shift with a flexible schedule.
• Monday – Friday.
• Full Time, 35 hours per week.
• Hybrid; first 60 days fully on‑site.
• Location:
  
  450 Columbus Boulevard in Hartford, CT.

The Associate Education Consultant will work within the Bureau of Educator Support and Certification and support Talent Office initiatives:

• Verifying and processing applications for educational certification in accordance with regulatory and statutory requirements.
• Preparing regular reports to the Chief Talent Officer regarding certification dates and progress toward goals.
• Engaging in frequent communication with Educator Preparation Programs (EPPs), providing program updates, technical assistance, and licensure guidelines.
• Participating in bi‑monthly/monthly team meetings.
• Collaborating with colleagues on Talent Office initiatives that promote career pathways and diversify the education pipeline.
• Collaborating with other CSDE offices on certification initiatives.
• Communicating with diverse populations and skill levels.
• Assisting a Bureau Chief or Education Consultant in supervising educational programs and services.
• Assisting in the development and administration of major programs or other programs within bureau policy.
• Providing professional leadership and guidance to school authorities, professional organizations, students, and community groups.
• May assist in directing the routine functioning of the bureau.
• Performing related duties as required.

• 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.

An earned advanced degree and five (5) years of professional experience; or, in lieu thereof, an equivalent combination of experience and training as approved by the appropriate Board and/or appointing authority.

• Experience interpreting and applying education statutes and regulations.
• Experience creating presentations using presentation software applications.
• Experience working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience verifying and processing educational certification applications for compliance with state accreditation standards.
• Experience developing, managing and administering Educator Preparation Programs (EPP).
• Experience creating statistical reports on program objectives.

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

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.