Job Information
State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services Education Services Specialist (35 Hour) in Hartford, Connecticut
Education Services Specialist (35 Hour)
Hybrid
Recruitment # 240607-3230EA-002
Location Hartford, CT
Date Opened 6/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Salary $90,310 - $120,712 *See Introduction for Salary Information.
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 7/5/2024 11:59:00 PM
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- Introduction
Do you have experience developing manuals, or reports for education-based programs?
If so, join our team!
The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE (https://portal.ct.gov/SDE) ) is now accepting applications for one (1) Education Specialist (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=3230EA&R1=&R3=) within the Talent Office.
SALARY:
Salary effective 6/28/2024
Individuals new to state employment start at minimum salary range.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2023/Forbes-State-of-CT-Ranked) - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule
Professional growth and development opportunitie s
A healthy work/life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
Full-time, 35-hour work week
Monday-Friday schedule on first shift
Hybrid schedule (in-office & telework)
The office is centrally located at 450 Columbus Blvd, Hartford CT (https://www.google.com/maps/place/450+Columbus+Blvd,+Hartford,+CT+06103/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x89e6537c19af5cb1:0xd5bdaba74f1eebee?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111) with easy access to all major highways.
THE ROLE:
Our ideal candidate will have effective communication skills both written and verbal, produce progress reports and be able to collaborate with stakeholders.
The Education Service Specialist will serve in the Bureau of Educator Effectiveness and Professional Learning. The primary role of the position is to provide support and guidance in managing the Aspiring Educators Diversity Scholarship Program.
WHO WE ARE:
The mission of the CSDE Talent Office is to develop and deploy talent management and human capital development strategies to districts and schools statewide so that the most effective educators are in every school and classroom and all students are prepared for college, career and life. This position is located within the Bureau of Educator Effectiveness.
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Selection Plan
For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Applications to this recruitment will be used to meet collective bargaining requirements. Once any collective bargaining requirements have been met, all other applicants may be considered.
To Apply:
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
Please 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.
In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, 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 Talent Acquisition Professional listed on this job posting.
All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
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Important Information After You Apply:
This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=IT&preview=1) .
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
Connect With Us:
Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Anamaria Giangarra at Anamaria.giangarra@ct.gov.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Departments of Aging and Disability Services, Developmental Services, Education and the Office of Early Childhood this class assists in planning and executing a program for the improvement of education in the state, responsible under supervision for carrying out specific assignments of limited difficulty and scope.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Assists in the development and administration of educational programs and services offered by the state;
Provides professional leadership and guidance to school authorities, professional organizations, students and various community groups and individuals;
May personally administer certain phases of educational program within the framework of bureau policy;
May assist in directing the routine functioning of the bureau;
Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Knowledge of the philosophy and methods of education with particular reference to the field concerned;
Teaching skill;
Ability to
prepare reports;
deal effectively with others.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
A Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of professional experience.
Department of Aging and Disability Services: A Master's degree and three (3) years of professional experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience developing manuals, or reports for education-based programs
Experience with Project Management
Experience using Excel, including creating pivot tables, v-lookup and advanced formulas
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Experience developing electronic and print communication with graphics for internal and external publication
Experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders
Experience with web site development and updating
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class in certain positions may be required to possess an appropriate certificate issued by the State Board of Education.
Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.
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