Associate Education Consultant (35 Hour)
Recruitment # 260706-0950EA-001
Location Hartford, CT
Date Opened 7/9/2026 12:00:00 AM
Salary $111,174 - $147,171/year (New hires to state service start at the minimum)
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 7/17/2026 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) (https://portal.ct.gov/sde) is accepting applications for an Associate Education Consultant (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=0950EA&R1=&R3=) in Hartford.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
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Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) balance to all employees.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
First Shift with a flexible schedule.
Monday - Friday.
Full Time, 35 hours per week.
Hybrid, however the first 60 days will be fully on-site.
Location: 450 Columbus Boulevard in Hartford, CT.
THE ROLE
The Associate Education Consultant will work within the Bureau of Educator Support and Certification. The incumbent will support a variety of Talent Office initiatives including but not limited to:
Verifying and processing applications for educational certification in accordance with regulatory and statutory requirements.
Preparing regular reports to the Chief Talent Officer regarding certification date and progress toward goals.
Engaging in frequent communication with Educator Preparation Programs (EPPs) and providing program updates, technical assistance, and licensure guidelines.
Participating in bi-monthly/monthly team meetings.
Collaborating and engaging with colleagues on Talent Office initiatives which ensure that CT's education profession offers career pathways to diversify the education pipeline.
Collaborating with other CSDE offices on initiatives involving certification.
Communicating with multiple diverse populations and skill levels.
ABOUT US
The Connecticut State Department of Education is the administrative arm of the Connecticut State Board of Education. Through leadership, curriculum, research, planning, evaluation, assessment, data analyses and other assistance, the Department helps to ensure equal opportunity and excellence in education for all Connecticut students. The Department is responsible for distributing funds to all Connecticut public school districts.
Selection Plan
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
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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 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , 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:
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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 (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=IT&preview=1) to make the best impression!
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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 (https://portal.ct.gov/ethics) .
This employer may participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization.
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 Brittney Woodley at brittney.woodley@ct.gov. Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
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
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
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
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
Experience interpreting and applying education statutes and regulations.
Experience creating presentations using presentation software applications.
Experience working with internal and external stakeholders
Experience verifying and processing educational. certification applications for compliance with state accreditation standards.
Experience developing, managing and administering Educator Preparation Programs (EPP).
Experience creating statistical reports on program objectives.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class in certain positions may be required to possess an appropriate certificate issued by 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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