(NAME-MCE) Opening ---Connecticut ---Education Consultant

[Bill Howe]

*EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY*



*DIVISION OF TEACHING, LEARNING AND INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP*

*BUREAU OF SCHOOL AND DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT*

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*ASSOCIATE EDUCATION CONSULTANT*

*ANNUAL** SALARY RANGE**:  $77,193 - $99,210*

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*Education Consultant*

*ANNUAL** SALARY RANGE**:  $83,708 - $106,939*

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The Connecticut State Department of Education is currently recruiting for an
Education Consultant position within the Bureau of School and District
Improvement.  *The job class will be based on the credentials of the
candidate.*



*GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:*

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This position provides an opportunity for an instructional leader to conduct
activities related to improving student performance in local school
districts and coordinating the state's leadership efforts.  Duties include
but are not limited to providing technical assistance to school districts
around school and district improvement planning, district and school
self-assessments and meeting the requirements of the No Child Left Behind
Act and State Accountability Legislation.  Responsibilities and assignments
may change to meet departmental needs.



*EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:*

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   - Coordinate education leadership initiatives;
   - Collaborate with staff from the Bureau of Educator Standards and
   Certification and representatives of Higher Education on leadership
   initiatives;
   - Provide technical assistance to districts in the implementation of
   the No Child Left Behind requirements;
   - Coordinate district and school improvement planning;
   - Participate in on-site monitoring activities in local school
   districts;
   - Collaborate with staff from the Bureaus of Accountability,
   Compliance and Monitoring and Curriculum and Instruction in monitoring and
   accountability activities;
   - Prepare written and oral reports; and
   - Perform other duties and special assignments as requested by the
   Bureau Chief.



*OUALIFICATIONS:*

*Knowledge, Skill and Ability:*

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Knowledge of and experience with K-12 educational environments, preferably
within the context of school improvement and student achievement; knowledge
of standards based accountability systems and research based instructional
strategies with an emphasis on educational leadership; knowledge of and
understanding of the "No Child Left Behind Act", knowledge of current
philosophy and methods pertaining to administrative support; strong written,
verbal and analytic skills; ability to deal effectively with teachers,
principals, superintendents, families and students; ability to design and
deliver training to adult learners; ability to prepare communications such
as circular letters, resource materials and program support materials; and
ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.

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*Minimum Experience and Training Required: *

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*Education Consultant**:*  An earned advanced degree and eight (8) years of
relevant professional experience *or in lieu thereof*, an equivalent
combination of experience and training as approved by the appointing
authority.



*Associate Education Consultant**:*  An earned advanced degree and five (5)
years of relevant professional experience *or in lieu thereof*, an
equivalent combination of experience and training as approved by the
appointing authority.

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*Preferred Experience and Training:*



An advanced degree and (7) years of professional experience in education or
related areas.  Knowledge of K-12 educational programs and educational
leadership, as well as school improvement activities.

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The Department encourages applicants who do not meet the stated
qualifications, but believe they possess equivalent qualifications to submit
written statements indicating how their background and experience qualify
them for the position.



*APPLICATION PROCEDURE: *

Interested candidates should reference announcement #669, submit a letter of
application and resume with details of experience and training as well as
three current letters of references to:  *Susan Kennedy, Bureau Chief,
Bureau of School and District Improvement, **State Department of Education,
PO Box 2219, Hartford, CT 06145-2219.  Tel. #  (860) 713-6705.**  Applications
must be postmarked no later than the closing date listed below.*



*Closing date for applications:             May 2, 2008*

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            *Anticipated date of employment:*       *June 6, 2008*

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"The State of Connecticut Department of Education is committed to a policy
of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons and does
not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or
educational activity on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex,
disability, age, religion or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state
and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.  Inquiries regarding the Department
of Education's nondiscrimination policies should be directed to the Equal
Employment Opportunity Manager, State of Connecticut, Department of
Education, 25 Industrial Park Road, Middletown, Connecticut  06457, (860)
807-2071."





*AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER*.

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   669


03/31/08


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