Consultant (IDEA)

Consultant Position

The State Education Resource Center (SERC) is seeking candidates for a full-time Consultant position responsible for designing and implementing programming under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The ideal candidate will have demonstrated knowledge and expertise in school and district leadership, special education instruction, secondary transition, and special education procedures and practices. The Consultant will also support additional SERC initiatives and programs.

SERC's mission is grounded in a deep and unwavering commitment to equity and social justice. We believe every student deserves access to educational opportunities that honor and reflect their unique identities, abilities, and experiences. Through our resources, professional development offerings, and centralized library, we work to dismantle systemic barriers and foster environments built on compassion, accountability, and transformative change.

SERC Consultants are instructional leaders who design, deliver, and evaluate high-quality professional development that supports the application of learning, systems change, and capacity building for educators and school leaders. SERC Consultants serve as agency liaisons to the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) and Local Education Agencies (LEAs). Through collaborative internal and external partnerships, Consultants operationalize SERC's vision of Equity-Excellence-Education by applying a lens of equity and 21st-century skills to all programming, technical assistance, and materials development.

The Consultant will support and coordinate SERC's multiple internal and external professional learning initiatives that uphold research-based, data-focused, and outcomes-driven best practices in schools, communities, and organizations.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Build collaborative relationships with internal and external partners, including state agencies, school districts, colleges, universities, and community organizations.
• Assist in the development and implementation of programming for students with disabilities, including logistical planning, scheduling, management, and oversight of professional learning opportunities, services, and programs.
• Coordinate and provide peer coaching, mentoring, modeling, and other forms of educational and instructional support designed to enhance academic success for students with disabilities.
• Assist school administrators with district- and school-level strategic planning and programming that support the academic achievement of students with disabilities.
• Maintain current knowledge of state and national issues, initiatives, and legislation related to the education of students with disabilities.
• Plan and implement comprehensive program evaluations to develop, monitor, and continuously improve professional learning programs.
• Identify the intersection of equity (race, language, culture, and ethnicity) within all aspects of education and schooling to promote seamless connections and ensure coherence with the agency's vision of Equity-Excellence-Education.
• Demonstrate effectiveness in culturally responsive and inclusive educational settings.
• Assist the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) with the facilitation of statewide secondary transition initiatives and work groups.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate effectiveness in a collaborative, team-oriented environment while possessing initiative, self-motivation, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently with minimal supervision. Candidates from racially, culturally, and linguistically diverse backgrounds, as well as candidates with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

This is a full-time, exempt position. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. Following six months of employment, employees may be eligible to participate in SERC's Telework Program, which allows for a hybrid schedule with a minimum of two days per week in the office.

Education and Experience:

A Master's degree in Special Education or a related field is required, and a Sixth-Year Certificate or Doctorate is preferred, AND experience working in public schools or programs.

To be considered, applicants must submit a current resume, cover letter, and at least three professional references as part of the application package. Apply online erc.org by selecting Employment under the About tab.