Education Programs Consultant

Job Description and Duties

Under general supervision from the Education Administrator I in the High School Innovations and Initiatives Office (HSIIO) and the Director of the Career and College Transition Division and working cooperatively with program units and supervisors throughout the California Department of Education (CDE), the Education Programs Consultant (EPC) will provide statewide technical assistance, leadership, oversight, and coordination of programs and policies to local educational agencies (LEAs) in accordance with the California Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Consolidated State Plan and Title I dropout prevention strategies and implementation efforts which includes supporting educational options; Independent Study, Home and Hospital; reducing Chronic Absenteeism and increasing student achievement.

This EPC serves as Chair of the State School Attendance Review Board (SARB). The EPC’s primary focus is dropout prevention for students who are at-risk due to their chronic absenteeism, habitual truancy, persistent behavior problems, mental health, or other barriers to education. The EPC provides leadership and technical assistance in the general areas of student mental health, child welfare and attendance, school social work, and promotes interagency cooperation to support high-risk students.

The EPC administers the Model SARB Recognition Program, works collaboratively to identify, review, and disseminate high-quality student support resources for dropout prevention. The EPC reviews and makes available high-quality dropout prevention resources based on model programs to Title I programs. The special focus is on strategies to reduce high subgroup chronic absenteeism rates and suspension rates as well as strategies to improve school climate as measured in the Local Control and Accountability Plans.

Travel may be required. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Personal Leave Program 2025

Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary range(s) shown on this job posting does not reflect the salary reduction.

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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. Currently, the hybrid telework schedule includes working remotely and working a minimum of two days per week in the office.

Special Requirements

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

Type each numbered question and provide your response below the question.

1. Describe how your work experience, training, skills and education will assist you in performing the duties for this position.

2. Describe your knowledge and experience working with multi-tiered systems of support to improve attendance and address chronic absenteeism including the Local and County School Attendance Review Boards.

3. Describe your experience in developing and providing professional learning for educators or other professional groups.

4. Describe how you would help a school that has a very high chronic absenteeism rate.

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:

• Excellent writing and oral communication skills and organizational habits

• Experience in a kindergarten through grade twelve educational setting and/or working with LEAs

• Experience with SARBs, chronic absenteeism, and truancy

• Knowledge of state and federal education laws, rules, policies, and procedures pertaining to chronic absenteeism, truancy, SARBs, suspension, and expulsion

• Ability to work effectively in both independent and diverse multi-task team environments.

• Strong computer skills in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Zoom

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to work with diverse groups of interest holders

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

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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 required and must be included.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications -

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