Education Programs Consultant PC 3928 at California Department of Education

Application Deadline

10/21/2026 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted
4/24/2026
Contact
Gibran Medina
916-327-6156
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$8,237 - $10,310 Monthly
Length of Work Year
12
Employment Type
Full Time
Job Description / Essential Elements:    Print   

Please be advised, the California Department of Education (CDE) does not utilize the on-line EdJoin application process.

 

DUTIES:

Under general supervision of the Education Administrator I of the Teacher and Leader Policy Office, in the Professional Learning Support Division and working cooperatively with program units throughout the Department, the Education Programs Consultant (EPC) works as a team leader, team member, and/or independently to implement the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Title II, Part A.


Manage the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Incentive Program. Prepare applications for the subsidy and incentive NBPTS programs. Provide guidance, technical assistance, respond to field inquiries, conduct workshops and presentations about the NBPTS Incentive Program. Oversee administration of the NBPTS Incentive program including the distribution of funds, correspondence for the signature of managers, and prepare monitoring reports (fiscal and program). Work in partnership with the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and the NBPTS to administer the incentive program. Review all subsidy and incentive applications to ensure qualifications are met for the programs. Distribute funds to LEAs that will be disbursed to NBPTS incentive awardees. Distribute funds to the NBPTS to support subsidy awardees.

Develop, review, analyze, and interpret state and federal statutes, administrative regulations, policy documents, and departmental procedures and applicable research in the field of education. Prepare and recommend changes in legislation, regulations, and policies to facilitate the work of the Department. Promote educational programs and interventions that support high-quality professional learning for educators that advance student learning. Prepare written responses to internal and external inquiries, attend local and national conferences and workshops, make oral presentations, and represent the Department as assigned. Support the Providing Relevant, Inclusive Support that Matters for LGBTQ+ Students project. Provide technical assistance regarding statewide Gifted and Talented Education programs.

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


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 the National Board Teacher Certification Program, and educational reform efforts, particularly in the areas of professional learning, curriculum and instruction. Knowledge of the the ESEA Title II, Part A. Familiarity with current State Superintendent of Public Instruction's initiatives and State Board policies. Experience working with school districts, county offices of education, and professional development providers. Excellent communication abilities (both written and verbal), strong public-speaking and presenting skills, and good organizational habits are all essential.

 

CONTACT:

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

Hiring Unit Contact:
Larina Harris
(916) 323-5851
Lmoreno@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.

 

Requirements / Qualifications

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. 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: 1. Describe your knowledge and experience with the NBPTS Incentive Program. 2. Describe your experience with project coordination and management. 3. Describe your experience developing and providing professional development/professional learning for educators. 4. Describe your experience facilitating meetings, including how you would handle a challenging individual. 5. Summarize your experience working collaboratively with another organization, educational agency, or state agency. 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.

To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. If you are new to California State service and you do not have list eligibility, you must take the exam for this classification. The examination bulletin(s) may be viewed on the California Department of Education Web page at: Examinations Bulletins - Exams & Jobs (CDE Intranet) or at the link below: Please note: A separate application is required for the examination and must be submitted to the address on the examination bulletin. Education Programs Consultant: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2870 Education Programs Assistant: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2049

Requirements / Qualifications

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. 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: 1. Describe your knowledge and experience with the NBPTS Incentive Program. 2. Describe your experience with project coordination and management. 3. Describe your experience developing and providing professional development/professional learning for educators. 4. Describe your experience facilitating meetings, including how you would handle a challenging individual. 5. Summarize your experience working collaboratively with another organization, educational agency, or state agency. 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.

To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. If you are new to California State service and you do not have list eligibility, you must take the exam for this classification. The examination bulletin(s) may be viewed on the California Department of Education Web page at: Examinations Bulletins - Exams & Jobs (CDE Intranet) or at the link below: Please note: A separate application is required for the examination and must be submitted to the address on the examination bulletin. Education Programs Consultant: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2870 Education Programs Assistant: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2049