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: • Knowledge and understanding of educational reform efforts, Federal Title II, Part A statewide program policy and LEA technical assistance and PE compliance monitoring. • Familiarity with current State Superintendent of Public Instruction initiatives and State Board of Education policies. • Excellent writing and oral communication skills and organizational habits. • Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work with diverse groups of stakeholders in kindergarten through grade twelve education. • Ability to work independently and on a team to ensure project deadlines are met. • Experience with monitoring contracts and grants.

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. Degree and/or School Transcripts Statement of Qualifications - 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: Describe your experience at the managerial level in developing and implementing educational policies. Describe your experience at the managerial level in collaborating with a variety of internal and/or external groups on educational issues of a high profile and/or politically sensitive nature. Describe your experience at the administrative level in effectively planning, implementing, and monitoring state and federal funding in support of professional learning programs.