STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Education Assistant

Office/On-site

Recruitment #240708-8672CL-002

Introduction



Are you looking for an opportunity to join the largest largest high school system in the State of Connecticut? If so then the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) might just have the opportunity you've been looking for!

The CTECS invites qualified candidates to apply for a part-time (30 hours per week) Education Assistant position located at Bristol Technical Education Center in Bristol, CT. 

What we can offer you:

  • View our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
  • Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
  • A healthy work-life balance to all employees!
  • The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked one of the best Employers of 2023 – State of CT receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.
  • The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.  Click here for more information. 
As An Education Assistant You Will: 
This position plays a vital role in the day-to-day operations of the school. This includes but is not limited to:
  • Supervising large groups of students in the lunchroom
  • Monitoring and/or supervising different areas of the school building as assigned
  • Responsibility for the safety and personal conduct of students
  • Other duties as needed
The Role:
  • Located at Bristol Technical Education Center, Bristol, CT
  • Part-time, 30 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
  • This is a permanent 10-month position, beginning in August and ending in June with each school year
Who We Are:
For over 100 years, CTECS has been the leading force in Career Technical Education (CTE) in the State of Connecticut. CTECS operates 17 diploma-granting technical high schools, one technical education center and two airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance programs. The school system provides a direct employment pipeline for high school students and adult learners.

 You will experience the opportunity to make a difference in the public sector for the State of Connecticut! We encourage you to apply today! 

Selection Plan

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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.
  • 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 applications may be considered.
  • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meets the preferred qualifications, so please ensure that your application is complete and details your experience as outlined in this job posting.  Please note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
  • Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, 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.

Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:

  • 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.
  • 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 question'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.
  • At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which supports 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. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.
  • 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.
  • Due to the large volume of applications received, the Department of Administrative Services is unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.
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  • If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Ethan Ives at ethan.ives@ct.gov and reference the recruitment number.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for providing services of a non-instructional nature in the implementation of special educational programs.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Assists in implementing an Individualized Education Program designed by education professionals in areas such as self-help, feeding, toileting, language, gross and fine motor development; 
  • Assists in parental involvement activities; 
  • Assists students in participating in general school activities and is responsible for safety and personal conduct of students; 
  • Participates in serving and feeding of meals; 
  • Participates in maintenance of students’ good personal hygiene; 
  • Supervises students in groups or individually when teacher is temporarily absent from classroom during school day (e.g., lunch, rest break, meetings); 
  • Supervises transportation of students to and from school; 
  • Monitors and/or supervises different areas of school buildings and grounds as assigned; 
  • Collects data, attends meetings and prepares reports; 
  • Prepares classroom materials and assists teacher in general maintenance of classroom and adaptive equipment; 
  • Supervises students during field trips and assists teacher in routine, school-related duties (e.g., taking attendance, ordering supplies, reporting lunch count); 
  • Performs clerical duties; 
  • May serve as translator; 
  • May be required to transport students; 
  • May be required to lift students and respond to incidents concerning students; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Skills
    • oral and written communication skills; 
    • interpersonal skills; 
  • Ability to
    • maintain records and charts; 
    • follow oral and written instructions; 
    • prepare reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A high school diploma or General Educational Development test (GED Certification) and any experience or training which would be expected to provide the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience assisting student participation in general school activities, accounting for their safety and personal conduct
  • Experience supervising students when a Teacher is temporarily absent from the classroom during school day
  • Experience monitoring different areas of school buildings and grounds as assigned
  • Experience preparing classroom materials and assisting Teachers with general maintenance of classroom and adaptive equipment

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a current Connecticut Motor Vehicle operator license.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to speak a foreign language.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required to pass a physical examination.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift light to medium weights and be exposed to some risk of injury from assaultive or abusive students.

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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