Job Description

Job Description and Duties

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.

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Working Conditions

TELEWORK OPTION

HYBRID

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.

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:

• Special education experience preferred but not required. Past educational experience is required.
  

Benefits

The State of California provides comprehensive benefits packages determined by the employee’s bargaining unit. Some of these benefits include:

· Medical benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance

· Paid holidays: 11 paid State holidays, 1 personal paid holiday, and 2 professional development days

·401(k) and 457(b) Plans (Savings Plus)

· Employee Assistance Program

· Commute Program

More benefit information can be found on CalHR’s website:  Benefits Summary

Important Application Instructions

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• Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer account are highly recommended.
• DO NOT include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, age, student identification number, driver license (unless required), examination results, LEAP status, and marital status.
• Incomplete or late application packages will NOT be considered.
• For experience to be considered, your STD 678 (state application) must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Applications that are submitted blank or with “see resume” in place of duties performed will be considered incomplete.
• For civil service classifications, do not use working titles.
• If you choose not to submit electronically and are mailing or dropping off your hard copy State Application (STD. 678), use the revised 06/2024 version.
• If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must submit a copy of your transcripts or diploma. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation. List of approved agencies:
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• Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview but must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.
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Required Application Package Documents

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 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• 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 page, no smaller than 12-point Arial 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.

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