Education Bureau Chief for Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities

Connecticut State Department of Education; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework potential

Job summary

Connecticut State Department of Education seeks an Education Bureau Chief for Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities to oversee the Office of Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities and ensure compliance with educator preparation programs and certification requirements.

The ideal candidate will lead the development of evidence-based literacy competencies, oversee staff, and collaborate with state boards, educators, and community partners to advance structured literacy initiatives and reading assessments

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in education or leadership with appropriate state certification
• Experience overseeing an educational bureau or equivalent operations
• Knowledge of dyslexia instruction and literacy program development

Responsibilities

• Directs the Office of Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities and oversees compliance with licensure and program standards
• Develops and updates competency targets for structured literacy
• Leads policy review and collaboration with education boards and program providers
• Develops model in-service training for local/regional boards of education
• Coordinates assessment development to identify at-risk students

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Educational leadership

Policy analysis

Data analytics

Budgeting & fiscal mgmt

Education

Advanced degree in Education

092 Intermediate Administrator

093 Superintendent

Ed.D.

Job description

The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) is now accepting applications from experienced individuals for the exciting role of Education Bureau Chief for Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities.This position offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with Connecticut’s Educator Preparation Program providers, as well as family and community partners.

THE ROLE

• The Education Bureau Chief for Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities will oversee the Office of Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities. This office is responsible for ensuring compliance with requirements for Educator Preparation Programs (EPP) and applicants, including professional educator certification and statutes related to dyslexia instruction and training. The successful candidate will review and recommend necessary changes to the State Board of Education’s process for the approval of educator preparation programs related to these compliance requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing, identifying, developing, updating, and implementing evidence-based competency targets for structured literacy
• Evaluating compliance measures for EPPs to ensure that they include literacy instruction and processes that reflect current research and best practices
• Overseeing the development of model dyslexia in-service training programs for local and regional boards of education, aligned with identified educator competencies in structured literacy
• Collaborating on the development of evidence-based reading assessments to identify students at risk for dyslexia or other reading-related learning disabilities
• Appointing full-time staff as needed to support the operations of the office

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience and certification in Integrated Early Childhood, Comprehensive Special Education, and Remedial Reading
• A passion for applying data and analytics to enhance the learning experience and support the development of highly effective educators

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Directs education programs and staff activities and manages all related functions
• Develops comprehensive long- and short-term goals and objectives
• Participates in review and formulation of policy, program priorities, funding, legislation, and regulation
• Develops educational programs in area of specialty
• Provides consultant services for programs and services
• Interprets and administers pertinent laws within assigned bureau
• Controls fiscal operations within bureau
• Evaluates and assesses staff performance
• Responds to inquiries from the public, Governor’s office, and educators
• Maintains statewide responsibility for all bureau programs and activities
• Leads recruitment and hiring of staff
• Performs related duties as required

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Full Time, 40 Hours/week
• Monday through Friday
• Potential for telework
• First Shift

Location: 450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT

ABOUT US

CSDE is the administrative arm of the Connecticut State Board of Education. Through leadership, curriculum, research, planning, evaluation, assessment, data analyses, and other assistance, the CSDE helps to ensure equal opportunity and excellence in education for all Connecticut students.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes, and regulations
• Considerable knowledge of philosophy and methods of education, especially educational administration and management
• Considerable knowledge of the objectives and purposes of educational programs in area of specialty
• Knowledge and ability to apply management principles and practices
• Knowledge of budget preparation and fiscal management
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – GENERAL EXPERIENCE

• An earned advanced degree and ten (10) years of experience in the field of education or in a related area

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

• Three (3) years at the full advanced working level in oversight of the development or administration of an educational bureau, system, operation, school, or service

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

• A 092 certificate, 093 certificate, Sixth Year Diploma in Educational Leadership, or Ed.D. may be substituted for one (1) additional year of General Experience
• An advanced degree and three (3) years of managerial experience may be substituted for the General and Special Experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• An 092 Intermediate Administrator, 093 Superintendent, or equivalent certification
• Experience in dyslexia diagnosis and intervention
• Experience developing and implementing Educator Preparation Programs
• Experience with Educator Preparation Program accreditation analysis.
• Experience with Educator Preparation Program curriculum analysis.
• Experience with the state legislative process

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• May be required to possess an appropriate certificate issued by the State Board of Education

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

• The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.