Associate Education Consultant EA-

Introduction

Do you have knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) and experience implementing its regulations? As well as knowledge of the State's special education law, Connecticut General Statues Section 10-76a to 10-76h? If so, come make an impact by serving your State! Read below and apply today! The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) is now accepting applications for the exciting position of Associate Education Consultant within the Bureau of Special Education in Hartford, CT.

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• POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
• Full Time, 35 hours per week
• Monday through Friday
• First shift, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
• Hybrid role (combination of in-office/telework)
• We are located at 450 Columbus Blvd in Hartford, CT
• The incumbent will conduct on-site visits to schools and training sites as needed.

Note: As approved by the State Department of Education, this position requires specific advanced education and experience in order to meet the needs of the position. Applicants must possess:
An earned advanced degree in the area of Special Education, School Psychology, Speech/Language Pathology or Social Work AND at least five (5) years of professional experience in Special Education teaching and/or administration OR an earned advanced degree in law AND professional experience practicing special education law.

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Our ideal candidates for the Associate Education Consultant will possess the following knowledge and skills:
Knowledge of the dispute resolution system. Knowledge of services and supports for students with disabilities in general education settings and across the continuum of placements. Knowledge of research-based practices and processes for creating access to the general education curriculum for students with disabilities. Skills in report and contract writing. Familiarity with national trends and other state practices related to student support services.

Ability to contribute to small group meetings and individual discussions through interpersonal skills and professional knowledge. Ability to communicate complex information to a variety of stakeholders and to work with local education agencies to provide support, technical assistance, and accountability systems to achieve demonstrable outcomes of student success. Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships within a team-based approach, etc.

NOTE:

As approved by the State Department of Education, this position requires specific advanced education and experience in order to meet the needs of the position.

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BEFORE YOU APPLY:
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Minimum Qualifications:

Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

Educational Credits:
List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date on the job posting.

Resume Policy:
Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

Preferred Shift/

Location:

Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

Timely Submission:
All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM.

Salary Calculations:
For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive,…