PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Departments of Aging and Disability Services, Developmental Services, and 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.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the supervision of a Bureau Chief, Education
Consultant, or other employee of higher grade.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
May have functional supervision over instructors in the field concerned.
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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class in certain positions may be required to possess an appropriate certificate issued by the State Board of Education.
JOB CLASS DESIGNATION
OCCUPATIONAL GROUP
BARGAINING UNIT
EEO
SALARY INFORMATION
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.
CANCELLATION CLAUSE
This replaces the existing job specification for the class of Education Services Specialist (40 Hour) in Salary Group FF 30 effective November 29, 2023. (Revised to expand class use) Item No. 24-059
EFFECTIVE DATE
CLASS: 3230FF;
EST: 4/1/1952;
REV: 5/14/2024;