Associate Director, Special Education Division C. E. A. Level A at California Department of Education
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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.
Randi Thompson, EEO Officer
(916) 445-9174
oeoinfo@cde.ca.gov
Job Description and Duties
The California Department of Education (CDE), under direction from the Director, the Associate Director of the Special Education Division includes the Administrative Services Unit, the Complaint Resolution Unit, the Complaint Services Unit, the Complaint Investigation Unit I, and the Complaint Investigation Unit II, Fiscal Payments I Unit, Fiscal Payments II Unit, Nonpublic Schools Unit, Nonpublic Agencies Unit, Programs and Partnerships Unit, and Statewide Policy and Implementation Unit. The Office of Complaint Resolution and Statewide Programs has responsibility for fiscal policy, assessment and evaluation of data and reports, policy development and oversight of non-public schools servicing special education students, development of processes to address parental concerns and complaints, and program integrity. Plans, organizes, and directs the work in the Special Education Divisions Office of Complaint Resolution and Statewide Programs; directly supervises Education Administrators and Staff Services Manager I/II over Administrative Services Unit, the Complaint Resolution Unit, the Complaint Services Unit, the Complaint Investigation Unit I, Complaint Investigation Unit II, Fiscal Payments I Unit, Fiscal Payments II Unit, Nonpublic Schools Unit, Nonpublic Agencies Unit, Programs and Partnerships Unit, and Statewide Policy and Implementation Unit. Assists the Director with policy development and implementation to ensure children from birth through age twenty-two with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment as mandated in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, with emphasis on fiscal and administrative policy. Provides vision, leadership, technical assistance, and direction, in alignment with the Director’s findings, in the development, implementation, and promulgation of departmental and statewide policies and regulations regarding needs of California’s students and educators. Facilitates the determination of strategies for special education program policy development for California’s pre-K-12 public education system, especially pertaining to administration at the State level, by coordinating and administrating stakeholder groups such as the Improving Special Education Services Committee. Provides key guidance and direction, in concert with the Director, in determining legislative priorities and strategic assessment of federal and state legislation to influence positive policy direction for CDE. Serves as the primary representative to state-level control agencies; works cooperatively with CDE staff, staff of other state agencies that provide assistance to children.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements
This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.Additional Documents
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-443632
Position #(s):
174-663-7500-XXX
Working Title:
Associate Director, Special Education Division C. E. A. Level A
Classification:
C. E. A.
$10,048.00 - $12,161.00 A
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time
Facility:
Opportunities for All Branch
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. 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.
Department Website: https://www.cde.ca.gov
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: 8/12/2024Who May Apply
Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.
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: Examination and Recruitment Office
1430 N Street, Room 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
Examination and Recruitment Office
1430 N Street, Room 1802
Sacramento, CA 95814
Please date stamp your exam packet before dropping in the box.
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 required and must be included.
- Degree and/or School Transcripts
- Statement of Qualifications -
A Statement of Qualifications which describes your experience, knowledge and abilities as they relate to each “Desirable Qualification” factor listed under the “Desirable Qualifications” section of this bulletin. You must provide specific examples for each Desirable Qualification factor. The Desirable Qualification factors must be addressed and numbered in the same order as listed. The Statement of Qualifications should not exceed three pages in length with a minimum font size of 12 pitch.
Examination Qualification Requirements
All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this announcement.
Note: Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.
Note: Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.
Minimum Qualifications
All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this bulletin.
Note: Eligibility to take CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.
General Qualifications
State civil service employees must possess essential general qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others.Knowledge and Abilities
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy – influencing functions effectively. Such overall ability requires possession of most of the following more specific knowledge and abilities:
Knowledge of the organizaton and functions of California State Government including the organization and practices of the Legislature and the Executive Branch; U.S. Congress, principles, practices, and trends of public administration, organization, and management; techniques of organizing and motivating groups; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; principles and practices of policy formulation and development; personnel management techniques; the department's or agency's equal employment opportunity objectives; and a manager's role in the equal employment opportunity program.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures, and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; gain the confidence and support of top level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters; develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public, and the Legislative and Executive Branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; prepare and review reports; and effectively contribute to the department's or agency's equal employment opportunity objectives.
These knowledge and abilities are expected to be obtained from the following kinds of experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation and/or evaluation of program policies (experience may have been paid or volunteer; in State service, other government settings, or in a private organization):
CEA Level A - Responsible for broad administrative and program activities, including the execution and/or evaluation of program policies.
CEA Level B - Responsible for extensive managerial and program administration or broad program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.
CEA Level C - Responsible for extensive highly professional influence and contributes to program, policy, and the methods to provide professional services needed to set policies, to meet the mission of the State department and often exercising technical and or professional skills that are required at this level.
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:
1. Experience at the administrative level providing leadership including developing, implementing, and applying federal and state special education laws, rules, regulations, and policies.
2. Knowledge of special education techniques and practices at the school site level.
3. Experience administering dispute resolution programs including alternative dispute resolution processes, managing and responding to complaints and due process hearings.
4. Experience in managing multi-disciplinary professional and technical staff in order to advance the activities of an educational program.
5. Experience with organizational management.
6. Experience at the managerial level in developing and implementing broad-range educational programs.
2. Knowledge of special education techniques and practices at the school site level.
3. Experience administering dispute resolution programs including alternative dispute resolution processes, managing and responding to complaints and due process hearings.
4. Experience in managing multi-disciplinary professional and technical staff in order to advance the activities of an educational program.
5. Experience with organizational management.
6. Experience at the managerial level in developing and implementing broad-range educational programs.
Examination Information
The examination process will consist of an application, and Statement of Qualifications evaluation. The Statement of Qualifications will be used to evaluate your education and experience as it relates to the “Desirable Qualifications” listed above, and will also serve as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing since this is a critical factor to successful job performance. The Statement of Qualifications will be the only basis for your final score and rank on the eligible list.
If you meet the requirements stated in this announcement, you may take this competitive examination. Possession of the Examination Qualifications requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination will be compared with the performance of others who take this examination, and all successful candidates will be ranked according to their scores.
A minimum rating of 70% must be attained in the Examination to obtain list eligibility for this position. All candidates will receive written notification of their examination results.
The results of this examination will only be used to fill this position. Applications will be retained for twelve months.
Hiring interviews for the Job may be conducted with the most qualified candidates.
The examining Department reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service law and rules and all competitors will be notified.
Special Testing Arrangements
If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, answer the Reasonable Accommodations question appropriately on your Application (STD 678). You will be contacted to make specific arrangements. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this announcement.
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website:
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Department Website: https://www.cde.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Examination and Recruitment Office
(916) 319-0857
CDEExams@cde.ca.gov
Examination and Recruitment Office
(916) 319-0857
CDEExams@cde.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Shiyloh Becerril
(916) 327-0842
SBeccerril@cde.ca.gov
Shiyloh Becerril
(916) 327-0842
SBeccerril@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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
Requirements / Qualifications
-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 required and must be included. -Degree and/or School Transcripts -Statement of Qualifications
A Statement of Qualifications which describes your experience, knowledge and abilities as they relate to each “Desirable Qualification” factor listed under the “Desirable Qualifications” section of this bulletin. You must provide specific examples for each Desirable Qualification factor. The Desirable Qualification factors must be addressed and numbered in the same order as listed. The Statement of Qualifications should not exceed three pages in length with a minimum font size of 12 pitch.
Requirements / Qualifications
-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 required and must be included. -Degree and/or School Transcripts -Statement of Qualifications
A Statement of Qualifications which describes your experience, knowledge and abilities as they relate to each “Desirable Qualification” factor listed under the “Desirable Qualifications” section of this bulletin. You must provide specific examples for each Desirable Qualification factor. The Desirable Qualification factors must be addressed and numbered in the same order as listed. The Statement of Qualifications should not exceed three pages in length with a minimum font size of 12 pitch.