Job Description

Do you have extensive experience in public education, educational measurement, big data processing, statistics, data science, and research methodology?

If so, we encourage you to read below and apply today!




The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE), Performance Office, is now accepting applications for the exciting position of

Associate Education Consultant

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WE CAN OFFER YOU

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

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

Full time | 35 hours Monday through Friday First shift, 8:30am - 4:30pm Hybrid schedule in accordance with the telework policy. Location: 450 Columbus Blvd., Hartford CT

THE ROLE:

We are seeking an experienced professional with a background in public education, educational measurement, big-data processing, statistics, data science, and research methods to support the critical work of the Performance Office. Under the direction of the Chief Performance Officer, the individual will work collaboratively with colleagues on a wide range of tasks including some of the following:

Validate and clean source data from CT-Special Education System (CT-SEDS), Due Process, and Early Childhood Outcomes files Merge special education, student exit, early childhood, student discipline, and other relevant data sets accurately for analysis purposes Conduct analysis and prepare reports that inform accountability monitoring, and comply with state and federal reporting requirements Support the data needs of the CSDE to inform policy and decision-making Collaborate with colleagues to transition individual analytic code into data warehouse jobs Create automated processes, where feasible, to produce federal EdFacts data files Develop interactive reports through EdSight for special education reporting Extract and prepare data for external data requesters to support audit and evaluation needs The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, accurate, hard-working, and a team player who can thrive in a dynamic environment with shifting job responsibilities.

ABOUT US

CSDE is the administrative arm of the Connecticut State Board of Education. Through leadership, curriculum, research, planning, evaluation, assessment, data analyses and other assistance, the CSDE helps to ensure equal opportunity and excellence in education for all Connecticut students.

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Selection Plan

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FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

BEFORE YOU APPLY:

Meet 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 listed 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@ct.gov.

Salary Calculations

: 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.

Note

: The only way to apply to this posting is via the 'Apply' or 'Apply Online' buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

Referral Questions:

This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire's expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).

Prepare For An Interview:

Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks. The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

Note

: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

QUESTIONS? WE'RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Anamaria Giangarra at Anamaria.giangarra@ct.gov



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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

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In the Departments of Aging and Disability Services, Education, and the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System assists in planning and executing programs of extensive difficulty and scope for the improvement of education in the state.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

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Assists a Bureau Chief or Education Consultant in supervising various educational programs and services offered by the state; Assists in the development and administration of certain programs of major importance or may develop and administer other programs within the framework of bureau policy; Provides professional leadership and guidance to school authorities, professional organizations, students and various community groups and individuals; May assist in directing the routine functioning of the bureau; Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

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Considerable 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

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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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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Experience utilizing Statistical Analysis Software (SAS) tools to analyze data. Experience writing data queries that merge multiple large datasets. Experience conducting validation of query results. Experience summarizing results into reports, presentations, or interactive visualizations. Experience meeting deadlines with competing priorities. Experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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Incumbents in this class in certain positions may be required to possess an appropriate certificate issued by State Board of Education.