Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under direction of the Education Research and Evaluation Administrator I of the English Language Arts and Mathematics Office, the Education Programs Consultant independently and collaboratively performs complex tasks that support California’s statewide student assessment system. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Monitor the development, administration, scoring, and reporting of assessments within the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP).

• Represent the California Department of Education (CDE) working collaboratively with internal and external staff to oversee contract activities, critically evaluating and providing feedback on deliverables, and making recommendations for improvement.

• Provide oversight and collaboration with program offices within the Assessment Development and Administration Division for the provision of a wide array of training, outreach, and professional development services to local educational agencies to ensure the full and successful implementation of the California statewide assessment system.

• Work independently and collaboratively with contractors, and CDE staff to develop, review, and provide feedback on program resources for a variety of audiences.

• Provide general and specialized program assistance to, and respond to, requests for information from a variety of interest holders and audiences such as local, state, and federal educational agency staff, parents, students, legislators, and members of the media.

• Write State Board of Education information memorandums and meeting items, analyze legislation, develop, and review policies and regulations, develop and implement Requests for Proposals and coordinate the proposal review process, and prepare Budget Change Proposals.

Per CCR 249.3, this recruitment may be used to fill additional identical vacancies which occur within 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

TELEWORK OPTION

HYBRID

This position is headquartered in Sacramento and may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule for eligible applicants residing in California. A hybrid telework schedule includes working remotely and physically reporting to the office.

Special Requirements

Individuals  MUST have taken and passed an examination to obtain list eligibility for the classification in order to apply. The examination bulletin(s) may be viewed on the California Department of Education Web page at:  

Education Programs Consultant:

Education Programs Assistant:

NOTE:  Examination packages are being accepted electronically. You can submit your examination package electronically to the restricted mailbox at  CDEEXAMS@cde.ca.gov

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Excellent writing and oral communication skills and organizational habits

Knowledge of CDE policies and procedures

Familiar with California Common Core State Standards in English language arts/literacy and mathematics

Strong computer skills in the use of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Teams, Access, Excel, and Zoom

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work with diverse groups of interest holders

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website:

Additional Application Information

• How to Apply for state jobs:
• Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers Account is highly recommended .
• Important: Make sure your contact information, i.e., address, phone number(s), etc., is current in your CalCareers Account.
• DO NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State Application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, age, student identification number, driver license (unless required), examination results, LEAP status, and marital status.
• Incomplete or late application packages will NOT be considered.
• In order for experience to be considered, applications must be completed fully, including the “From” and “To” employment dates, “Hours Per Week”, employer contact information, and “Duties Performed" fields for all jobs listed in the “Employment History” (Resumes do not take the place of these fields on the STD. 678).
• If you choose to not submit electronically and are mailing or dropping off your hard copy State Application (STD. 678), please use the revised 12/2021 version.
• If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, please include a copy of your degree or unofficial transcripts for verification. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Other - Cover Letter.
• Other - California Teaching or Administrative Credential.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Applicants  MUST  submit an SOQ with their application. The SOQ should have a title of

  “Statement of Qualifications, Applicant Name”, no more than 2 pages, not smaller than 12 point font, and address the following:

  1. Describe how your past and present work experience qualifies you for this position.

  2. Describe your experience with formative, interim, and summative assessments.

  3. Describe your experience in developing, improving, and evaluating regulations and/or policies and procedures in a program.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, For contractors, Work experience placement, Interim role, Local area,

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