Education Programs Consultant (Bilingual) at California Department of Education
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Under general supervision from the Education Administrator I of the Language Policy and Leadership Office, and general direction from the Director of the Multilingual Support Division, and working cooperatively with program offices and supervisors throughout the California Department of Education, the incumbent works independently on the following education programs: Every Student Succeeds Act, Title III, English learner, and immigrant student programs. This is a bilingual position with English-Spanish translation and interpretation capacities required.
• Provide leadership, technical assistance, and policy guidance to local educational agencies, county offices of education, and educational partners regarding state and federal requirements, policies, and program expectations for multilingual, English learner, and immigrant/newcomer students.
• Lead and support initiatives that promote multilingualism, bi-literacy, and access to high-quality language instruction educational programs.
• Coordinate and support implementation of state and federal programs serving multilingual, English learner, and immigrant/newcomer students, including Title III and other assigned initiatives.
• Coordinate and participate in statewide, regional, and local technical assistance and systems improvement efforts designed to strengthen programs and services for multilingual, English learner, and immigrant/newcomer students.
• Support initiatives that strengthen meaningful family, parent, and community engagement for multilingual, English learner, and immigrant/newcomer students.
• Facilitate public-facing bilingual (Spanish-English) webinars, meetings, conferences presentations, and listening.
• Participate in regular staff, division, and department meetings; keep supervisor apprised of the status of projects, emerging issues, and program activities.
Travel will be required based on program needs.
Requirements / Qualifications
REQUIRED APPLICATION PACKAGE DOCUMENTS The following documents must be included with the application package to be considered: - Resume - Degree and/or School Transcripts - Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
Interested individuals MUST submit a 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 Arial font, and address the following: 1. Describe your experience supporting multilingual learners, English learners, and/or immigrant/newcomer students. Include your knowledge of multilingual education programs, language acquisition, educational policy, and strategies that improve student outcomes. 2. Describe your experience leading projects, programs, initiatives, grants, or contracts. Include examples of providing technical assistance, developing resources or guidance, managing timelines or deliverables, and working with multiple stakeholders to achieve program goals. 3. Describe a situation where you worked with diverse educational partners, families, community organizations, or government agencies to address a complex issue or implement a new initiative. What was your role, what actions did you take, and what were the results?
Requirements / Qualifications
REQUIRED APPLICATION PACKAGE DOCUMENTS The following documents must be included with the application package to be considered: - Resume - Degree and/or School Transcripts - Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
Interested individuals MUST submit a 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 Arial font, and address the following: 1. Describe your experience supporting multilingual learners, English learners, and/or immigrant/newcomer students. Include your knowledge of multilingual education programs, language acquisition, educational policy, and strategies that improve student outcomes. 2. Describe your experience leading projects, programs, initiatives, grants, or contracts. Include examples of providing technical assistance, developing resources or guidance, managing timelines or deliverables, and working with multiple stakeholders to achieve program goals. 3. Describe a situation where you worked with diverse educational partners, families, community organizations, or government agencies to address a complex issue or implement a new initiative. What was your role, what actions did you take, and what were the results?
Comments and Other Information
HIRING UNIT CONTACT INFORMATION
The hiring unit contact who will answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hanna Zakharava
HZakharava@cde.ca.gov
Comments and Other Information
HIRING UNIT CONTACT INFORMATION
The hiring unit contact who will answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hanna Zakharava
HZakharava@cde.ca.gov