Consultant (IDEA)

Consultant (IDEA) JobID: 249 Position Type: Educational Consultants/IDEA Educational Consultant Date Posted: 7/7/2026 Location: Waterbury, CT Additional Information: Show/Hide The State Education Resource Center (SERC) is seeking candidates for a full-time Consultant position responsible for designing and implementing programming under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The ideal candidate will have demonstrated knowledge and expertise in school and district leadership, special education instruction, secondary transition, and special education procedures and practices. The Consultant will also support additional SERC initiatives and programs. This position reports directly to the Center Coordinator for CT School Reform. At SERC, our mission is grounded in a deep and unwavering commitment to equity and social justice. We believe every student deserves access to educational opportunities that honor and reflect their unique identities, abilities, and experiences. No matter a student's race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, or background, we are dedicated to providing programs and services that empower, uplift, and inspire them. Through our resources, professional development offerings, and centralized library�core components of our legislative responsibility�we work to dismantle systemic barriers and foster environments built on compassion, accountability, and transformative change. Our team members, in collaboration with the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) and partners in school districts and community organizations, support educators, service providers, and families in strengthening their capacity to meet the diverse needs of all students. If you are passionate about being part of a team that works to make education more equitable and inclusive�and you value collaboration, innovation, and purpose�we would love to have you join us. General Summary SERC Consultants are instructional leaders who design, deliver, and evaluate high-quality professional development that supports the application of learning, systems change, and capacity building for educators and school leaders. SERC Consultants serve as agency liaisons to the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) and Local Education Agencies (LEAs). Through collaborative internal and external partnerships, Consultants operationalize SERC's vision of Equity-Excellence-Education by applying a lens of equity and 21st-century skills to all programming, technical assistance, and materials development. The Consultant will support and coordinate SERC's multiple internal and external professional learning initiatives that uphold research-based, data-focused, and outcomes-driven best practices in schools, communities, and organizations. Essential Job Functions Applicants must have: Specific expertise, education, and experience in data-driven decision-making and data teams, curriculum and instruction, and special education, including strong knowledge of effective high-leverage, evidence-based strategies that meet the needs of students with disabilities. Demonstrated teaching ability in heterogeneous and inclusive settings, including the necessary knowledge of IEP development, specially designed instruction, accommodations and modifications, assistive technology, accessible educational materials, and instructional and behavioral strategies to support all learners. Experience designing, implementing, and facilitating leadership training on Planning and Placement Team (PPT) processes, team leadership, and facilitation skills, as well as professional learning sessions for general and special education administrators that strengthen their leadership knowledge of special education procedures and practices. Experience planning and coordinating professional learning programs that are accessible, inclusive, and culturally relevant to participants' needs. Working knowledge of professional learning standards is essential. Expertise in transition p…