Dyslexia & Reading Education Bureau Chief

CT; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth and development

Healthy work/life balance

Job summary

The State of Connecticut, State Department of Education seeks an Education Bureau Chief for Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities to lead the Office of Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities, ensuring compliance with educator preparation programs and certification statutes.

The role includes reviewing processes, developing structured literacy targets, assessing EPP compliance, and guiding in-service training for boards of education to improve literacy outcomes for students.

Qualifications

• Earned advanced degree and ten years of experience in education or related area.
• Three years at the full advanced working level overseeing the development or administration of an educational bureau.
• Substitutions allowed: 092/093 certificates or higher degree with managerial experience may substitute.
• Experience with Educator Preparation Program accreditation, curriculum, and state legislative processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs education programs and staff activities and manages all related functions.
• Develops long- and short-term goals and objectives supporting educational initiatives.
• Participates in policy review and formulation, funding, legislation, and regulation.
• Develops educational programs in the area of specialty and provides consultative services.

Skills

Education administration

Budgeting

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Public school administration

Management principles

Education

Advanced degree

92/93 administrator certificates

Job description

The State of Connecticut, State Department of Education seeks an Education Bureau Chief for Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities to lead the Office of Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities, ensuring compliance with educator preparation programs and certification statutes.

The role includes reviewing processes, developing structured literacy targets, assessing EPP compliance, and guiding in-service training for boards of education to improve literacy outcomes for students.