Consultant - Education plans and coordinates educational policies for specific subject area or grade level. Develops programs for in-service education of teaching personnel. Being a Consultant - Education confers with federal, state, and local school officials to develop curricula and establish guidelines for educational programs. Requires a bachelor's degree in a related area and at least 7 years of experience in the field. Additionally, Consultant - Education relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Typically reports to a senior manager. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
In the Departments of Aging and Disability Services, Education, and the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System assists in planning and executing programs of extensive difficulty and scope for the improvement of education in the State.
Assists a Bureau Chief or Education Consultant in supervising various educational programs and services offered by the State; assists in the development and administration of certain programs of major importance or may develop and administer other programs within the framework of bureau policy; provides professional leadership and guidance to school authorities, professional organizations, students and various community groups and individuals; may assist in directing the routine functioning of the bureau; performs related duties as required.
Considerable knowledge of the philosophy and methods of education with particular reference to the field concerned; teaching skill; ability to prepare reports; ability to deal effectively with others.
An earned advanced degree and five (5) years of professional experience OR in lieu thereof an equivalent combination of experience and training approved by the Board of Education.
Incumbents in this class in certain positions may be required to possess an appropriate certificate issued by State Board of Education.