SENIOR EDUCATION CONSULTANT                                                                                3035

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The work involves responsibility for the supervision, coordination, and management of an educational program for Suffolk County departments or jurisdictions.  The employee in this class supervises and coordinates an education program and is responsible for assisting in the planning of in-service staff training, observing and consulting with program directors, assisting in the development of curriculum and interpreting educational goals.  The work is performed under the general direction of assigned supervisory personnel and is reviewed through conferences and consultations.  Performs related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

          Coordinates, manages, and supervises the educational programs of Suffolk County departments or jurisdictions;

          May supervise and evaluate staff performance and effectiveness;

          Performs classroom observations and consults with program directors regard­ing general educational programs and curriculum improvements;

          Provides information to educational groups and administrators in the form of lectures, discussions and presentation of informational materials;

          Provides supervisor with information regarding response to the program, recommends changes as needed;

          Schedules, organizes and conducts presentations to school and community groups within the jurisdiction;

          Assesses members targeted by the program and identifies educational needs and resources;

          Assists and participates in the development of curriculum and methods to promote positive learning experiences in the educational environment;

          Provides services to new delegate agencies in designing the educational components of the program;

          Assists in the preparation of periodic departmental reports.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the methods, theories and practices involved in developing educational programs, good knowledge of current trends, developments and sources of information in the field of education; ability to utilize knowledge of state and local laws governing the administration of the program being implemented; ability to coordinate, direct and supervise personnel; ability to analyze staff performance and assist in the planning of in-service staff training; ability to develop curriculum and interpret educational goals; good judgment; tact; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

          OPEN COMPETITIVE

          Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Education, and three years of experience as an educator or in pupil personnel services.

 

NOTE:  Relevant additional education from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university will be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

 

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Candidates must possess a Teaching Certificate issued by the New York State Department of Education.

 

 

 

 

R03/17/87

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR1/24/03