Education Bureau Chief
About The Position
The State of Connecticut, State Department of Education is seeking to fill the position of Education Bureau Chief overseeing the Office of Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with requirements for Educator Preparation Programs (EPP) and applicants, including professional educator certification and statutes related to dyslexia instruction and training. The successful candidate will review and recommend necessary changes to the State Board of Education’s process for the approval of educator preparation programs related to these compliance requirements. The Education Bureau Chief for Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities will lead efforts in reviewing, identifying, developing, updating, and implementing evidence-based competency targets for structured literacy; evaluating compliance measures for EPPs to ensure they include literacy instruction and processes that reflect current research and best practices; overseeing the development of model dyslexia in-service training programs for local and regional boards of education, aligned with identified educator competencies in structured literacy; collaborating on the development of evidence-based reading assessments to identify students at risk for dyslexia or other reading-related learning disabilities; and appointing full-time staff as needed to support the operations of the office. This position offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with Connecticut’s Educator Preparation Program providers, as well as family and community partners.
Requirements
- An earned advanced degree and ten (10) years of experience in the field of education or in a related area.
- Three (3) years of the General Experience must have been at the full advanced working level in the oversight of the development or administration of an educational bureau, system, operation, school or service.
- Considerable knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations
- Considerable knowledge of philosophy and methods of education with emphasis on educational administration and management
- Considerable knowledge of objectives and purposes of educational programs within area of specialty
- Considerable knowledge of principles of professional management
- Considerable knowledge of public school administration
- Knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and practices
- Knowledge of principles and techniques of budgetary preparation and fiscal management
- Considerable interpersonal skills
- Considerable oral and written communication skills
Nice To Haves
- An 092 Intermediate Administrator, 093 Superintendent or equivalent certification.
- Experience in Dyslexia diagnosis and intervention.
- Experience developing and implementing Educator Preparation Programs.
- Experience with Educator Preparation Program accreditation analysis.
- Experience with Educator Preparation Program curriculum analysis.
- Experience with the State Legislative Process.
Responsibilities
- Directs Education programs and staff activities and manages all related functions
- Develops comprehensive long and short-term goals and objectives which support educational initiatives and agency mission
- Participates and makes recommendations in review and formulation of agency policy, program priorities, funding, legislation and regulation
- Develops or assists in the development of educational programs in area of specialty
- Provides consultant services for these programs and services
- Interprets and administers pertinent laws within assigned bureau
- Controls fiscal operations within bureau by determining priority of expenditures of financial and related resources
- Evaluates and assesses staff performance
- Responds to inquiries from the public, Governor’s office, and federal, state and local educators concerning education initiatives and programs
- Maintains statewide responsibility for all bureau programs and activities and represents agency and state in related activities as required
- Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection
- Performs related duties as required
Benefits
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- A healthy work/life balance to all employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
