State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Pupil Services Specialist (12 Month) (35 Hour) (6659T4)

$37.66-$57.02 Hourly / $2,635.71-$3,991.35 BiWeekly /
$68,792.00-$104,174.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state institution, facility or region within a state unified school district performs professional services within the area of pupil personnel and special education services in a school setting and serves in a resource capacity and consultant to teachers.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the supervision of a state school principal, educational director, superintendent of schools or a designated member of the education or institutional staff.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Performs services for students in the area of special training such as educational diagnosis, counseling, speech and hearing, social work, or psychological services; 
  • Serves in a resource capacity to educational staff and other appropriate individuals; 
  • Confers with parents and teachers concerning individual students and assists in planning educational programs; 
  • Keeps records and makes necessary reports; 
  • May serve as liaison with school systems and community services; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • the philosophy and methods of service delivery to the assigned disciplines; 
    • the principles and practices of education and or services for special needs population; 
  • Ability to
    • motivate students; 
    • communicate at the appropriate level; 
    • establish cooperative relationships with those contacted in planning educational programs; 
    • prepare written reports; 
    • perform educational testing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

A Master's degree which includes a planned program of preparation for the field in which the special services are performed.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class must possess an appropriate certificate issued by the Connecticut State Board of Education in special education or special services areas such as school counselor (elementary or secondary), speech and hearing consultant, school psychologist, psychological examiner or school social worker.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a current Connecticut Motor Vehicle operator's license.

CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made prior to appointment.

COMPENSATION GUIDELINES

In accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreement's compensation guidelines.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Unclassified

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(09)-Education

BARGAINING UNIT

(14)-EDUCATION B (P-3B)

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

T4 BA

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 specification for the class of Pupil Services Specialist (12 Month) (35 Hour) in Salary Group T4 BA approved effective May 5, 2022. (Reviewed for content. Revised to modernize format and add Acknowledgement section) Final No. 24-115

EFFECTIVE DATE

06/26/2024
CLASS: 6659T4; EST: 10/8/1965; REV: 7/3/2024;