The State of Connecticut, Office of Early Childhood is now seeking a Birth to Three Program Manager (State Program Manager) in Hartford, CT.

The Early Intervention division oversees Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) providing professional development, data management, and accountability and monitoring. Part C of IDEA focuses on services for infants and toddlers’ birth through age three who have developmental delays or disabilities. The State Program Manager will be responsible in providing direct supervision to the divisions staff, ensuring accountability, performance management, and technical assistance as needed. This position will also be responsible for standardizing project management practices to improve efficiency, reduce risk of non-compliance to IDEA Part C, and meet deadlines.

Some Key Responsibilities include:

  • Manage program staff and oversee planning, coordination, and execution of complex projects.
  • Monitor performance of staff and provide leadership to align activities with strategic objectives as outlined in the CT’s IDEA Part C logic model.
  • Manage the team to ensure the state maintains compliance with state statutes, federal laws, and agency policies, while ensuring adherence to grant requirements.
  • Serve as a liaison between staff, the division director, and external stakeholders to promote collaboration, accountability, and efficient resource utilization.

Full Job Description – Click Here: Job Opening: Birth to Three Program Manager – Department of Administrative Services