Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under general supervision of the Administrator the Consultant performs the following:

Accreditation Unit Work – Responsible for assistance in the implementation of the accreditation system for institutions of higher education and local education agencies offering educator preparation programs. This includes document review processes, the site visit process, including presentation to the Committee on Accreditatoin, and/or other accreditation–related responsibilities as assigned.

Policy Development and Other Policy-Related Work – Responsible for research, development and/or updating of Commission policies and standards relating to educator preparation, or assisting in the development and updating of these policies and standards, as assigned. This work may include consultative and analytical duties in researching and developing policies relating to current issues in educator licensing, convening and coordinating the work of advisory panels, and preparation and presentation of agenda items for Commission action. If new policies and/or standards are adopted, the consultant is responsible for implementing and/or assisting in implementing related activities consistent with the new policies and standards.  

Other Professional Services Division-related Work – Responsible for assisting in other work relating to the activities of the Professional Services Division as needed and as directed by the Division’s Administrators. This work may include work relating to assisting in the development of standards that serve as the basis for licensure examinations, work relating to public records act and other requests for information, oral presentation of Commission information to community partners at conferences, in webinars, or as part of in-person technical assistance sessions, creating written technical assistance or guidance documents, and similar activities.

This advertisement will run until filled with the following cutoff dates for review of applications:

• February 24, 2025
• March 6, 2025
• March 17, 2025
• March 27, 2025
• April 7, 2025
• April 17, 2025
• April 28, 2025

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Examination Information

If applying for the Consultant in Teacher Preparation (Program Evaluation and Research) you must have list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list.  Here is a link to the Consultant in Teacher Preparation (Program Evaluation and Research) examination:  CalCareers

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:

• Background and/or experience in accreditation
• Integrity – consistently adheres to his/her duties to execute the mission and responsibilities of the Commission
• Expertise – is a reliable source of accurate information
• Teamwork – works collaboratively and in recognition of the contribution each person makes to the common purpose
• Respect – recognizes the validity of other points of view and treats others with civility
• Problem Solving – strives to find creative, practical and effective solutions to achieving desired goals
• Excellent writing skills, strong analytical, judgment, organizational and presentation skills
• Ability to interpret and transform regulations into policy
• Proficiency in Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Ability to follow detailed instructions

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICAITONS

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Resumes and/or Cover Letters  DO NOT take the place of the SOQ.

The SOQ should describe how your education, training, experience, and skills qualify you for this position. The SOQ should not be more than two pages, using Arial, 12 point font size. (Applications without the inclusion of an SOQ, or with an SOQ that does not follow the required format, will be regarded as incomplete and will not be reviewed for further consideration in the hiring process).

1. Please thoroughly describe your background in PreK-12 or higher education, and if applicable, educator preparation or licensure.
2. Describe your experience with facilitating the work of an expert or other type of work group. In your description, please detail what the goal of the group was, how you approached the task of organizing the work and assuring that the goal for the group was reached, and how you addressed instances when the group was unable to reach consensus during deliberations.
3. Please choose one of the following and respond:

• Describe your experience with accreditation processes including but not limited to your role in preparing for or otherwise participating in a site visit for WASC, the Commission, or another accrediting body and how this experience shapes your understanding of the need for and implementation of accreditation. This may include your role as an institutional representative or as a site visit reviewer; or,
• Describe your experience working with educator credential candidates either in an initial preparation or in a new educator support program. What was your role? How did this experience shape your understanding of educator preparation including its importance and implementation and how did it shape your understanding of the Commission’s role.

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.
• Statement of Qualifications - SEE STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS SECTION.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Local area,

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