Education Programs Consultant (PC 2804) at California Department of Education
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Under the general supervision of the Education Administrator I of the Focused Monitoring and Technical Assistance IV (FTMA IV) Unit, the Director, and the Associate Director of the Special Education Division, the Education Programs Consultant works independently providing technical assistance and monitoring special education compliance in assigned areas. The FMTA IV Unit is responsible for completing Intensive Reviews, Significant Disproportionality, monitoring compliance, and providing technical assistance to all stakeholders throughout California. Travel is required. 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. With primary responsibility for the special education compliance monitoring and technical assistance, the Education Program Consultant will:
Lead and participate in monitoring review activities including, but not limited to, special education monitoring system reviews, development and implementation of compliance and improvement monitoring processes, Significant Disproportionality, and corrective action follow-up to ensure public agency compliance with state and federal special education laws and regulations. These monitoring activities include the provision of technical assistance, coordination of virtual and on-site meetings and trainings which may include public agency staff members, parents, and advocates.
Write, review, and edit documents and electronic files, including reports and correspondence related to monitoring activities; research, review, and analyze relevant materials and prepare written responses to letters and other inquiries from parents, advocates, and public agency staff members.
Develop and provide a variety of virtual and in-person presentations at local, county, and regional sites for parents, advocates, and public agency staff members; provide technical expertise in special education and related services.
Requirements / Qualifications
Required Application Package Documents 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 1 pages, no smaller than 12-point font, and address the following: - Please detail why you would be a good fit for this position. Explain your professional experience and how you could work to ensure the Individual with Disabilities Act is being followed by local education agencies.
Hiring Unit Contact Information The name and contact information of the hiring unit contact who will answer questions regarding the position or application process. Nina Reyes nreyes@cde.ca.gov
Requirements / Qualifications
Required Application Package Documents 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 1 pages, no smaller than 12-point font, and address the following: - Please detail why you would be a good fit for this position. Explain your professional experience and how you could work to ensure the Individual with Disabilities Act is being followed by local education agencies.
Hiring Unit Contact Information The name and contact information of the hiring unit contact who will answer questions regarding the position or application process. Nina Reyes nreyes@cde.ca.gov