Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Education Administrator I of the Focused Monitoring and Technical Assistance III (FMTA III) Unit, the Education Programs Consultant works independently providing technical assistance and monitoring special education compliance in assigned areas as required and consistent with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The FMTA III Unit is responsible for completing local educational agency (LEA) monitoring reviews of both compliance and performance indicators. Travel may be required

•Review and monitor local educational agency (LEA) Compliance and Improvement Monitoring (CIM) process who are in Targeted Monitoring Review status

•Participate in monitoring review activities including but not limited to: student file reviews and corrective action follow-up to ensure LEA compliance with state and federal special education laws and regulations.

•Review, analyze, and aggregate district and student data; proficient in Microsoft Software Programs, specifically Excel and Outlook

•Maintain open communication with Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) directors, special education directors, and superintendents; work with districts to obtain access to district files and student records

•Review and analyze student individualized education plans (IEPs), LEA policies, procedures,and practices to ensure Special Education Laws are enforced

•Attend monitoring plan meetings and post review meetings

•Provide technical assistance to assigned counties and/or LEAs, including, but not limited to: State Performance Plan Indicators and Targeted Monitoring Status

•Facilitate trainings to LEAs and SELPAs

•Conduct research, analysis, and preparation of report materials to Department administration, state legislature, federal government, and other agencies as required

•Duty statement will be provided upon request.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)

Interested individuals MUST submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with their application. Resumes, letters, and other materials do not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ should have a title of “Statement of Qualifications, Your Name ,” be no more than 2 pages, no smaller than 12-point font, and address the following:

1. In one paragraph, please describe your educational background and work experience you feel most qualify you for the position, based upon the job announcement.

2. In one paragraph, please describe your experience interpreting special education laws, rules, and regulations under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and related California Education Code.

3. In two paragraphs, describe your experience with special education or related compliance monitoring and responding to inquiries about special education.

4. In one paragraph, please discuss an issue in special education you consider to be most important for California K-12 students.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 12/23/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Education

Human Resources Division

Attn: PC 0072; JC-458846

1430 N Street, Suite 1802

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Education

Department of Education Drop-Off

Attn: C&P PC 0072/ JC-458846

1430 N Street (Lobby Drop-Off Box)

Sacramento , CA 95814

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS IS REQUIRED. Please see the Special Requirements section for instructions. Applications without the SOQ will not be considered.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website:

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Sharde Pickens
(916) 319-0467
spickens@cde.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Randi Thompson, EEO Officer
(916) 445-9174
oeoinfo@cde.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Examination Information

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: or at the link below:

Education Programs Consultant:

NOTE: Examination packages are temporarily being accepted electronically. You can submit your examination package electronically to the restricted mailbox at CDEEXAMS@cde.ca.gov , or submit it by mail or in person with the attention to:

California Department of Education

Examination and Recruitment Office

1430 N Street, Suite 1802

Sacramento, CA 95814

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work experience placement, Local area,

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