Associate Education Consultant

Job Details

Associate Education Consultant
Recruitment
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Location:

Hartford, CT
Salary: $105,816 - $140,079 per year (new State employees start at the minimum of the salary range)
Job Type: Open to the Public
Opening Date: 1/7/2026 12:00:00 AM
Closing Date: 1/20/2026 11:59:00 PM

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• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance for all employees.

• 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)
• Location:
  
  450 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT
• Incumbent will conduct on‑site visits to schools and training sites as needed.

• Act as an associate education consultant within the Bureau of Special Education.
• Apply knowledge of the IDEA and Connecticut special education law (Sections 10‑76a to 10‑76h).
• Conduct report and contract writing.
• Contribute to small group meetings and individual discussions through interpersonal skills and professional knowledge.
• Communicate complex information to a variety of stakeholders.
• Work with local education agencies to provide support, technical assistance, and accountability systems to achieve demonstrable outcomes of student success.
• Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships within a team‑based approach.

• 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.

An earned advanced degree (Special Education, School Psychology, Speech/Language Pathology, Social Work OR Law) and at least five (5) years of professional experience in Special Education teaching and/or administration or a legal practice related to Special Education law.
Alternatively, an equivalent combination of experience and training as approved by the appropriate Board and/or appointing authority.

• Experience developing and delivering special education presentations to educators or parents.
• Experience interpreting State and Federal special education laws and providing written guidance to educators or parents.
• Experience working with individuals responsible for educational programs for special education children.

Incumbents may be required to possess an appropriate certificate issued by the State Board of Education.

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.