Education Services Assistant (35 Hour) (Hybrid) Job at State of Connecticut - State Department of Education
State of Connecticut - State Department of Education Hartford, CT 06103
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The Connecticut State Department of Education's (CSDE) Division of School Health, Nutrition and Family Services, is seeking an experienced professional with an extensive professional background in supporting and engaging students and families, to ensure that students are connected with educational opportunities, for the position of Education Services Assistant.
Comprehensive Benefit Offerings:
- Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage.
- Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings.
- Paid time off - including 13 paid holidays per calendar year.
- Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
- A healthy work-life balance to all employees.
The Role:
Under the direction of the Unit Education Manager, the Education Services Assistant will work collaboratively with colleagues in the division and with other CSDE offices to assist in supporting:
- School-Family partnerships and engagement
- Students experiencing homelessness and unstable and unsafe housing situations
- Family Resource Centers’ ability to connect families with young children to early childhood services and supports
- Performs related duties as required
Position Highlights:
- Full-time, 35 hours per week
- Monday through Friday schedule on first shift
- Location: 450 Columbus Blvd in Hartford, CT
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Selection Plan
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 applicants may be considered.
To Apply:
- 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.
- For assistance in applying, please visit our 'Applicant Tips on How to Apply' page.
- The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
- The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
- 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 support 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.
Connect With Us:
If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Sharon McIntosh at Sharon.McIntosh@ct.gov and reference the recruitment number.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Department of Education, assists in planning and executing a program for the improvement of education in the State: under supervision is responsible for carrying out specific technical and statistical assignments.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Assists in the development and operation of educational programs and services offered by the State; provides professional and technical assistance to school authorities, professional organizations, students and various community groups and individuals; may assist in 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; knowledge of statistical and technical procedures; ability to prepare reports; ability to deal effectively with others.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
A Master’s degree in education or a closely related field and one (1) year of relevant professional experience OR in lieu thereof, an equivalent combination of experience and training as approved by the Board of Education.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with an education provider or community agency working with families to access education
- Experience working with schools to connect families with academic, behavioral, or social services
- Experience with social and emotional supports for children and families
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
May be required to hold an appropriate educator or administrator certificate issue by the Bureau of Certification and accreditation.
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