Associate Education Consultant (35 Hour)

SDE Talent Office•Hartford, CT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) is accepting applications for an Associate Education Consultant in Hartford. This role is within the Bureau of Educator Support and Certification and will support a variety of Talent Office initiatives. The incumbent will be responsible for verifying and processing applications for educational certification, preparing reports for the Chief Talent Officer, communicating with Educator Preparation Programs (EPPs) to provide updates and technical assistance, participating in team meetings, collaborating with colleagues on Talent Office initiatives to diversify the education pipeline, working with other CSDE offices on certification initiatives, and communicating with diverse populations and skill levels.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Verifying and processing applications for educational certification in accordance with regulatory and statutory requirements.
Preparing regular reports to the Chief Talent Officer regarding certification date and progress toward goals.
Engaging in frequent communication with Educator Preparation Programs (EPPs) and providing program updates, technical assistance, and licensure guidelines.
Participating in bi-monthly/monthly team meetings.
Collaborating and engaging with colleagues on Talent Office initiatives which ensure that CT’s education profession offers career pathways to diversify the education pipeline.
Collaborating with other CSDE offices on initiatives involving certification.
Communicating with multiple diverse populations and skill levels.