Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Education Administrator I leads the Teacher and Leader Policy Office within the Professional Learning Support Division. This role provides strategic leadership, direction, and supervision to staff in delivering technical assistance and administering programs that support the recruitment, retention, and professional learning of educators. This position requires travel to attend conferences, meetings, and trainings.

Key areas of oversight include:

- Federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) equitable access to effective teachers

- Title II, Part A equitable services for private non-public schools

- 21st Century School Leadership Academy

- Statewide professional learning programs

- Technical assistance to local educational agencies

The Administrator collaborates closely with internal leadership and external partners, including the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, to implement policies and priorities set by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, the California Department of Education (CDE), and the State Board of Education (SBE).

Core Responsibilities: Direct the development and implementation of policies, programs, and strategic initiatives; Provide consultation to CDE leadership and secure approval for major implementation strategies; Lead and manage staff assignments, timelines, and deliverables; Develop and propose new initiatives, including legislative recommendations; Oversee the creation of key work products, including Requests for Applications, contracts, legislative reports, and guidance materials; Ensure consistency in policy, content, and formatting across all deliverables; and Manage review and approval processes for publications and web-based resources.

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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 2 days per week in 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:

• Experience leading or managing state or federally funded education programs, particularly under the ESEA or Title II, Part A

• Knowledge of educator workforce issues, including teacher recruitment, retention, equitable access, and professional learning systems

• Experience designing or overseeing professional development programs for educators or school leaders

• Familiarity with current State Superintendent of Public Instruction initiatives and SBE policies

• Excellent writing and oral communication skills and organizational habits

• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work with diverse groups of stakeholders in kindergarten through grade twelve education

• Ability to work independently and on a team to ensure project deadlines are met

• Experience with monitoring contracts and grants

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

• How to Apply for state jobs:
• 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:
• Please note that the CalCareer system  will not allow you to make changes to your application once it is submitted.
• 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.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• 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 2 pages, no smaller than 12-point font, and address the following:

  Describe your experience at the managerial level in developing and implementing educational policies.

  Describe your experience at the managerial level in collaborating with a variety of internal and/or external groups on educational issues of a high profile and/or politically sensitive nature.

  Describe your experience at the administrative level in effectively planning, implementing, and monitoring state and federal funding in support of professional learning programs.

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