Superintendent of Schools(Department of Education Chief of Educational Services)

Introduction

ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY:

The Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) seeks an outstanding educational leader for the position of Superintendent of Schools (Department of Education Chief of Educational Services) and invites qualified and interested candidates to apply. This position will be located at CTECS Central Office, 39 Woodland St, Hartford, CT, 06105

This position:

• Serves as Superintendent of a statewide and state-funded school system offering academic and technical education and post-secondary technical education. 
• Oversees the select central office staff, school administrators and CTECS staff members.
• Works with the Executive Director to ensure the accomplishment of the System’s mission to prepare trade-bound students to meet the skilled workforce needs in Connecticut through exemplary trade and academic programming. 
• Will be able to articulate shared goals to all constituent groups and ensures that staff members are working in concert with the System’s strategic and operational plan. 
• Has substantial knowledge and experience in powering curricula, formative assessments and data-driven decision-making in the academic and trade/technology areas. 
• Demonstrates creativity and innovation thinking in an effort to achieve the System's vision, mission and goals.

TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE NOTE: Applications are due by November 19, 2024.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU!:

• 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;
• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
• A healthy work-life balance to all employees.
• State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.

ABOUT CTECS:

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. The System serves approximately 11,200 full-time high school students. We offer 31 career technical education programs. Graduates earn a Connecticut high school diploma, CTE certificate in their field of study, and multiple stackable credentials giving them the “competitive edge.” These credentials include but are not limited to state occupational licensure, national technical skill competency certifications, and industry-recognized credentialing. In addition, CTECS serves over 3,000 adult education students in aviation and apprenticeships programs.

CTECS VISION:

We envision CTECS as the primary pipeline for Connecticut’s skilled labor workforce.

CTECS MISSION:

Through exemplary trade and academic programming, CTECS prepares trade-bound students to meet the skilled workforce needs in Connecticut.

Selection Plan

To Apply:
TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE NOTE: Applications are due by November 19, 2024.

• 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.

Important Information After You Apply:

• Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.
• Note: 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.
• Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.

Connect With Us:
Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Chelsea Pasqurell at Chelsea.Pasqurell@ct.gov

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Education and the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System this class is accountable for administering programs and operations of statewide educational services to higher education institutions, local school systems and other state and federal agencies.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Promotes the continuous improvement of student learning to ensure that all groups of students achieve at high levels.
• Oversees and monitors data-driven school improvement plans, including professional development, instructional technology and teacher evaluation.
• Serves as a spokesperson for the importance of career and technical education.
• Ensures that the programs and instructional processes are sensitive to the cultural needs of the students.
• Supervises the assistant superintendents.
• Directs, administers, and coordinates the education program and the operation of all schools in the System in conjunction with administrators.
• Establishes and maintains a program of public information designed to communicate objectives, needs, and accomplishments.
• Develops procedures and techniques to recruit and retain highly qualified and diverse staff.
• Directs and administers the supporting business and plant services of the school system in an efficient and economical manner.
• Supervises methods of teaching, supervision and administration in the schools; directs 9-12 curriculum and staff development programs.
• Supervises the enforcement of all statutes affecting the schools and the implementation of all federal educational programs.
• Maintains a high level of visibility within the schools and at school and community events. Recognizes, encourages, and celebrates excellence in staff and students.
• Oversees a professional development program.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Additional duties can be found HERE.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of
• and ability to apply management principles and practices; 
• relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; 
• philosophy and methods of education with emphasis on educational administration and management;
• objectives and purposes of educational services and programs;
• public school administration;
• Considerable
• interpersonal skills;
• oral and written communication skills; 
• Ability to
• plan, organize and direct work of large scale educational services;
• establish and maintain cooperative relationships with departmental professionals and administrators, administrative staff and higher education institutions, local school system, other state and federal agencies, businesses, industry and labor;
• make decisions;
• Administrative ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

An earned advanced degree and twelve (12) years of professional experience in the field of education or in a related area.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a managerial capacity in the oversight of the development or administration of an educational bureau, system, operation, school or service.

NOTE:

• Managerial capacity is defined as full time managerial responsibility for a major program. Position will have supervisory responsibilities but the emphasis should be management activities defined as formulating program goals and objectives, developing and implementing program procedures, initiating program policies, developing and/or monitoring a budget.
• For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of an Education Bureau Chief.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

• A 092 certificate (Intermediate Administrator), or 093 certificate (Superintendent), or Sixth Year Diploma in Educational Leadership, or an Ed.D. (Doctorate in Educational Leadership) may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
• An advanced degree and six (6) years of managerial experience in the oversight of the development or administration of an educational bureau, system, operation, school or service may substitute for the General and Special Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess an appropriate certificate issued by the State Board of Education.
• The Superintendent of the Connecticut Technical High School System must possess proper certification pursuant to Section 10-157 of the Connecticut General Statutes.

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.