Job Specification Details

Incumbents are involved in planning, coordination, liaison, administrative and advisory work at a senior professional level. Scope of role may include substantial financial, individual or programmatic impact. Serves in a senior leadership capacity. Incumbents may supervise a variety of staff including other professionals.

Incumbents provide statewide leadership in a variety of programs and capacities. Some incumbents may work with an assigned team, unit, or section and are responsible for insuring that all assigned activities and resources are properly coordinated. Serves as an advocate for the group or program to obtain support for its programs and projects both within the Department and in the broader educational community. Incumbents design and create systems to address specific educational and program goals. Incumbents may formulate educational organizational and operational plans, grants, contracts or procedures for achieving program goals. Reviews and analyzes educational practices and procedures in place, evaluates practices and makes recommendations to ensure established educational standards are met. Speaks to groups and organizations to explain services and to promote cooperation and understanding; serves on committees, boards or councils. Provides technical planning assistance and training to schools, community groups and other organizations. Works with schools, groups and others to analyze areas of need, in planning to meet needs and in documenting program effectiveness and compliance with appropriate educational guidelines. Works to remove barriers that impede continuous educational improvement. Resolves complex conflicts, advises schools, organizations or the general public about specific programs and sensitive issues. May serve as a statewide subject area expert providing specific consulting services to school districts, professional organizations, vocational programs, other state and local agencies. Promotes and consults on establishing organizational missions, planning and policy documents, special programs, improving or restructuring existing programs and assists with problems arising during developing, organizing or operating such programs.

Work is generally performed in a standard office setting but significant travel may be anticipated for which private means of transportation must be available. Some work outside of normal work schedule may be required. There may be considerable interaction with a variety of publics and strong differences of opinion may be encountered.

Considerable knowledge of one or more educational or technical specialties.

Considerable knowledge of the field of education in general and awareness of developments and programs in other jurisdictions. 

Considerable knowledge and skill in planning, developing, and coordinating programs and initiatives.

Ability to prepare reports of considerable complexity. 

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Bachelor’s degree in education, public administration, or related field AND four (4) years or more at a professional level in education, program development, or leadership role in a public or private educational institution.

OR

Three (3) years or more of experience as an Education Consultant II with the State of Vermont.

Master’s degree

Some positions may have certification requirements or other special requirements.