(NAME-MCE) EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - high school mathematics consultant position

[Bill Howe]

NOTE – direct ALL inquiries to ---

: * Dr. Robert Lucco, Bureau Chief, Bureau of Student Assessment, Division
of Assessment, Research and Technology, 165 Capitol Avenue, Room 336,
Hartford, CT  06106.  Telephone: (860) 713-6875.  *





*EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY*

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*DIVISION OF ASSESSMENT, RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY*

*BUREAU OF STUDENT ASSESSMENT*

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*ASSOCIATE EDUCATION CONSULTANT*

*ANNUAL SALARY RANGE:  $79,895 - $102,683*

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The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) is currently recruiting
for a high school mathematics consultant position for the Bureau of Student
Assessment.  **



*GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:*

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The selected professional will provide assistance in the development,
administration, scoring, and reporting of Connecticut’s statewide assessment
of high school mathematics, and will provide consultation to local school
districts in statistical analysis, understanding and use of assessment
results.



*EXAMPLE OF DUTIES*:



   - Coordinate the development and review of all mathematics test and
   supplemental materials on the Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT);
   - Conduct all CAPT Mathematics Advisory Committees ;
   - Review, revise (as appropriate) and approve all live and supplemental
   scoring materials for the mathematics section of the CAPT;
   - Participate in the on-site monitoring (at testing contractor) of
   training and scoring activities related to live and supplemental mathematics
   tests including the review of various reports throughout the scoring
   process;
   - Assist with the review of test forms, administrative manuals and other
   related test materials;
   - Coordinate work with the test vendors and Department consultants for
   CAPT;
   - Assist with checking and reviewing CAPT reports before the release of
   the results;
   - Disseminate appropriate information regarding the CAPT to districts and
   department staff;
   - Represent the Connecticut State Department of Education at various
   workshops related to the CAPT mathematics testing;
   - Provide technical assistance and support to district CAPT test
   coordinators, as appropriate;
   - Provide administrative support for CMT as needed.



*QUALIFICATOINS:*

*Knowledge, Skill and Ability*:



Knowledge of the philosophies, theories, and strategies for mathematics
curriculum, instruction and assessment; comprehensive knowledge of
Connecticut teaching and learning standards and national trends in
mathematics education and assessment (e.g., NCTM standards, NAEP, TIMMS);
knowledge of educational assessment practices; strong written and oral
communication skills; facility with computer applications including
statistical analysis packages; and the ability to develop and maintain
cooperative working relationships.







*Minimum Experience and Training Required:*



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.



*Preferred Experience and Training*



Ad advanced degree in mathematics education or related field; experience as
a mathematics teacher, mathematics specialist or supervisor; in-depth
knowledge of the Connecticut student assessment system and the Connecticut
mathematics curriculum standards; and knowledge of the principles of student
assessment.



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



*APPLICATION PROCEDURE:*

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Interested candidates should reference announcement #714, submit a letter of
application and resume with details of experience and training, three
letters of recommendation and a Resume Supplement/Applicant Data Form (Form
HR-RS) which may be obtained from the Department of Education website at
http://www.sde.ct.gov<http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/cwp/view.asp?a=2651&q=320416>to:
* Dr. Robert Lucco, Bureau Chief, Bureau of Student Assessment, Division of
Assessment, Research and Technology, 165 Capitol Avenue, Room 336, Hartford,
CT  06106.  Telephone: (860) 713-6875.  **Applications must be postmarked no
later than the closing date listed below.  **All required documents must be
submitted to be considered for interview.*



*Closing date for applications:            January 19, 2010*

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        *Anticipated date of employment:*   *February 26, 2010*

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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
Affirmative Action Office, State of Connecticut Department of Education, 25
Industrial Park Road, Middletown, CT 06457,

860-807-2071.

*AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER*

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01/04/10**

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