Program Compliance Analyst (Limited Term) at San Mateo County Office Of Education - Classified Personnel
About the Employer
Thank you for your interest in the San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE). SMCOE employees share a vision of equity and excellence in education for every student, educator, and school. Children and youth are at the heart of our work, and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive, supportive workplace where staff have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. San Mateo County is home to 23 school districts, serving 85,000 students, and a robust early learning community. SMCOE and its staff have been recognized widely for their innovative and effective approaches to addressing challenging issues facing schools and students. SMCOE welcomes and embraces individuals from all backgrounds, races, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, immigration statuses, and religions. At SMCOE, equity means providing every learner aged 0-22 with the education and support needed to thrive in school, career, and life, and every staff member with opportunities to grow and further deepen their impact. SMCOE is seeking employees who share our vision and commitment to excellence and equity in education for all students. To achieve equity, SMCOE commits to: • Interrupt inequitable practices and replace them with equity-driven, transparent systems; • Improve outcomes for historically and currently underserved student groups, building on the assets, strengths and talents that they and their families possess; • Continue to educate ourselves so we are better able to confront and dismantle systemic inequities; • Center voices of those that have been historically marginalized and underserved, engaging a broad range of educational and community partners, in decision-making, determining priorities. THE MERIT SYSTEM AND THE PERSONNEL COMMISSION The San Mateo County Office of Education has utilized the Merit System since 1966 to ensure that classified employees are selected, promoted and retained without favoritism or prejudice. The Personnel Commission oversees a Civil Service (Merit) System of personnel management for San Mateo County Office of Education employees. The Merit System is a method of personnel management which is designed to promote the efficiency and economy of the workforce and the good of the public by providing for the selection and retention of employees, promotional opportunities, in-service training, and other related matters on the basis of merit, fitness, and the principle of “like pay for like work."
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction the Associate Superintendent, SELPA, perform a variety of functions related to establishing, analyzing, monitoring and maintaining manual and automated records for the Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) programs and LEAs to ensure compliance with program regulations, rules, policies and applicable laws; review and analyze designated budgets, funds and accounts; maintain and monitor SELPA-wide special education reporting, monitoring, and analysis; provide leadership, management, and coordination of the various data and fiscal management systems; advise and serve as an expert resource to SELPA and LEA administrators on special education data and funding compliance and related matters. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only): > Analyze, assist in the preparation, monitor and maintain the SELPA budget to ensure compliance with program guidelines and regulations; ensure that SELPA funding complies with applicable rules, regulations, policies, procedures and laws; review, monitor and recommend special education funding compliance protocols and policies to meet regulatory standards; > Maintain, facilitate, and monitor SELPA-wide Special Education Data Systems (SEDS) and California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS) reporting, communicate any updates and changes to member LEAs from the California Department of Education (CDE); > Gather, research and analyze special education data; input a wide variety of financial and statistical data into an assigned computer system; establish and maintain automated records and files; initiate queries, manipulate data, and develop a variety of fiscal/budget and special education data reports to distribute to LEAs as appropriate; ensure accuracy of input and output data; SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF JOB DUTIES.
Requirements / Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education and experience providing the job knowledge, skills, and ability for successful job performance will be considered for positions in this classification. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: EDUCATION: A bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, statistics, data science or related field; and EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years’ experience with varied responsibilities in program fund auditing, compliance, control and record-keeping, including experience with financial report preparation. ENVIRONMENT WORKING CONDITIONS: A person in this classification will work in an office environment, with controlled temperature conditions and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. An employee in this job class may interact with staff and members of the public under emotionally stressful conditions while interpreting and enforcing division rules and policies. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 10 pounds. EXAMINATION PROCESS: The examination process for this classification may consist of: 1. A review of application materials; and 2. An oral board virtual examination (Tentative date: July 13, 2025)
THIS VACANCY IS LIMITED TERM – TEMPORARY. PLEASE ATTACH THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT(S) WITH YOUR APPLICATION:
- Resume (Required Document)
Requirements / Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education and experience providing the job knowledge, skills, and ability for successful job performance will be considered for positions in this classification. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: EDUCATION: A bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, statistics, data science or related field; and EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years’ experience with varied responsibilities in program fund auditing, compliance, control and record-keeping, including experience with financial report preparation. ENVIRONMENT WORKING CONDITIONS: A person in this classification will work in an office environment, with controlled temperature conditions and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. An employee in this job class may interact with staff and members of the public under emotionally stressful conditions while interpreting and enforcing division rules and policies. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 10 pounds. EXAMINATION PROCESS: The examination process for this classification may consist of: 1. A review of application materials; and 2. An oral board virtual examination (Tentative date: July 13, 2025)
THIS VACANCY IS LIMITED TERM – TEMPORARY. PLEASE ATTACH THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT(S) WITH YOUR APPLICATION:
- Resume (Required Document)
Application Deadline
7/10/2026 3:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/30/2026
Contact
Sylvia Pae
(650)802-5368
(650)802-5368
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Single Rate
$49.99 Per Hour
$49.99 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Hourly Rate Based Range 32, Step A of the CSEA 887 Salary Schedule
Length of Work Year
07/20/2026 – 01/20/2027 (approximately)
Employment Type
Temporary