Education Programs Consultant PC 3084 at California Department of Education
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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The consultant will lead and coordinate statewide implementation activities associated with the TK Multilingual Learner Screening Program, including stakeholder engagement, professional learning, technical assistance, monitoring, data collection, reporting, and continuous program improvement. The consultant will:
• Coordinate statewide implementation of the TK Multilingual Learner Screening Program.
• Coordinate advisory committees, stakeholder groups, psychometric experts, contractors, and implementation partners.
• Develop implementation guidance, resources, communications, and web-based materials for LEAs.
• Develop and deliver statewide professional learning, webinars, presentations, and training materials.
• Provide ongoing technical assistance and support to LEAs implementing approved screening instruments.
• Facilitate voluntary field-testing activities and analyze implementation findings to inform statewide rollout.
• Collect, analyze, and report statewide implementation and multilingual learner identification data.
• Monitor program implementation and support LEA compliance with statutory screening requirements.
• Prepare legislative reports, briefing materials, issue analyses, and recommendations for department leadership.
• Coordinate efforts across CDE divisions, state agencies, county offices of education, and external educational partners to ensure coherent statewide implementation.
• Facilitate statewide meetings, workgroups, conferences, and stakeholder engagements related to multilingual learner identification and support.
Travel will be required based on program needs.
Requirements / Qualifications
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS This position requires consistent, regular attendance; effective oral & written communication; ability to present ideas clearly and concisely orally & in writing; developing and maintaining knowledge & skills related to assigned tasks, methodologies, materials, tools, and resources; effective, constructive, and cooperative working relationships; exercising tact, resourcefulness, & judgment; maintaining confidentiality of sensitive topics; interpreting & applying education policy; research skills; analyzing situations accurately & taking effective action; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; completing assignments in a timely, efficient manner with attention to mandated deadlines; intentional and active collaboration; and working effectively both independently & in teams with shared decision-making; ability to cultivate relationships with others of diverse experience and perspective. Demonstrated interest in multilingual programs. Experience with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Copilot also desirable.
REQUIRED APPLICATION PACKAGE DOCUMENTS The following documents must be included with the application package to be considered: - Resume - Copy of degree and/or School Transcripts - Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
Requirements / Qualifications
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS This position requires consistent, regular attendance; effective oral & written communication; ability to present ideas clearly and concisely orally & in writing; developing and maintaining knowledge & skills related to assigned tasks, methodologies, materials, tools, and resources; effective, constructive, and cooperative working relationships; exercising tact, resourcefulness, & judgment; maintaining confidentiality of sensitive topics; interpreting & applying education policy; research skills; analyzing situations accurately & taking effective action; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; completing assignments in a timely, efficient manner with attention to mandated deadlines; intentional and active collaboration; and working effectively both independently & in teams with shared decision-making; ability to cultivate relationships with others of diverse experience and perspective. Demonstrated interest in multilingual programs. Experience with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Copilot also desirable.
REQUIRED APPLICATION PACKAGE DOCUMENTS The following documents must be included with the application package to be considered: - Resume - Copy of degree and/or School Transcripts - Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
Comments and Other Information
Applicants MUST submit an SOQ with their application. The SOQ should have a title of "Statement of Qualifications-Your Name," be no more than 2 pages, not smaller than 12-point Arial font, and address the following:
1. Describe your knowledge of and experience supporting the implementation of the California English Learner Roadmap Policy and multilingual education programs. In your response, provide specific examples of initiatives, projects, or programs you have led, coordinated, or supported, and explain the outcomes and impact on English learner and multilingual student populations.
2. Describe how your education, training, and professional experience have prepared you to perform the duties of this position. Include examples of your work supporting multilingual learners and collaborating with individuals from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and organizations to achieve shared goals and improve student outcomes.
3. Describe a significant project, initiative, or strategic effort in which you collaborated with internal and external partners to develop, implement, and monitor large-scale plans, goals, or programs. Include your specific role, the stakeholders involved, challenges encountered, and the results achieved.
Comments and Other Information
Applicants MUST submit an SOQ with their application. The SOQ should have a title of "Statement of Qualifications-Your Name," be no more than 2 pages, not smaller than 12-point Arial font, and address the following:
1. Describe your knowledge of and experience supporting the implementation of the California English Learner Roadmap Policy and multilingual education programs. In your response, provide specific examples of initiatives, projects, or programs you have led, coordinated, or supported, and explain the outcomes and impact on English learner and multilingual student populations.
2. Describe how your education, training, and professional experience have prepared you to perform the duties of this position. Include examples of your work supporting multilingual learners and collaborating with individuals from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and organizations to achieve shared goals and improve student outcomes.
3. Describe a significant project, initiative, or strategic effort in which you collaborated with internal and external partners to develop, implement, and monitor large-scale plans, goals, or programs. Include your specific role, the stakeholders involved, challenges encountered, and the results achieved.