Job Description and Duties

This is a reposting. If you previously submitted an application for this position, you do not need to reapply.

The Education Administrator I manages the Data, Evaluation, and Analysis Unit. Responsibilities include providing leadership, managerial direction, and supervision of professional education, analytical, and support staff for the education program responsibilities assigned to the unit which include data collection on students with disabilities, public reporting of special education data, submission of special education EdFacts data to the US Department of Education, and support other unit on data inputs and tracking. Duties include:

Plans, organizes, directs, supervises and evaluates Unit activities.

Oversees the functions of Unit staff including assigning work, approving itineraries and travel, reviewing staff work.

Administers and supervises the design and implementation special education data collection. Coordinates the development and implementation of a plan to identify, collect and analyze critical data for strategic planning for special education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Collaborates with the Educational Data Management Division and the Analysis, Measurement, Accountability and Reporting Division to ensure that valid and reliable data is collected from LEAs for public reporting, federal data submissions and special education monitoring.

Serve as the primary architect of the Special Education Data master plan, including developing and procuring solutions for monitoring and complaint data collections.

Collaborate with the Technical Services Division to ensure that division has the necessary software and web tools to efficiently and effectively meet the requirements of IDEA.

Serves as a member of the Division Leadership Team to advise the Directors and help coordinate the overall efforts of the Division; shares responsibilities for specific Division tasks beyond the scope of the incumbent’s unit or function.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• EDUCATION ADMINISTRATOR I

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-329100

Position #(s): 174-663-2657-XXX

Working Title: Data Evaluation and Analysis Administrator

Classification: EDUCATION ADMINISTRATOR I

$8,627.00 - $10,806.00

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: Special Education Division

Department Information

The California Department of Education (CDE) oversees the state's diverse and dynamic public school system, which is responsible for the education of more than six million children and young adults in more than 10,000 schools with 295,000 teachers. The CDE and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction are responsible for enforcing education law and regulations; and for continuing to reform and improve public elementary school programs, secondary school programs, adult education, some preschool programs, and child care programs. The CDE's mission is to provide a world-class education for all students, from early childhood to adulthood. The CDE serves our state by innovating and collaborating with educators, schools, parents, and community partners, preparing students to live, work, and thrive in a highly connected world.

http://www.cde.ca.gov/

Special Requirements

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 3 pages, no smaller than 12-point font, and address the following:

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

2. In one or two paragraphs, please describe some of the key components of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

3. Describe your experience and knowledge in analyzing and interpreting large data sets

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: Open Examinations - Jobs at CDE (CA Dept of Education)

Education Administrator I: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=9ED1A

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: 3/27/2023

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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

Attn: C&P PC 2747/JC-329100

1430 N Street, Ste. 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

Attn: C&P PC 2747/JC-329100

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.

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:

Must have database administration experience or architectural experience

Experience with Education Data Administration

Proficient in MS Office Applications

Experience with SQL or SAS preferred

Willing to work in a fast-paced work setting

Ability to lead a diverse and experienced data team

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Travel in and out of state will be required

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS 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.