What are the responsibilities and job description for the CONSULTANT IN TEACHER PREPARATION/PROGRAM EVALUATION AND RESEARCH position at Commission on Teacher Credentialing?
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 Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- CONSULTANT IN TEACHER PREPARATION/PROGRAM EVALUATION AND RESEARCH
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Department Information
The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing is an agency in the Executive Branch of California State Government. It was created in 1970 by the Ryan Act and is the oldest of the autonomous state standards boards in the nation. The major purpose of the agency is to serve as a state standards board for educator preparation for the public schools of California, the licensing and credentialing of professional educators in the State, the enforcement of professional practices of educators, and the discipline of credential holders in the State of California.
The Commission on Teacher Credentialing headquarters office is located in Sacramento; however, an alternate work location outside of Sacramento will be considered.
Department Website: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
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
Application Instructions
Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: Until FilledWho May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
Desirable Qualifications
- 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
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
Casey Martino
(916) 323-7157
cmartino@ctc.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:Rhonda Brown
(916) 322-6253
RBrown@ctc.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
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).
- Please thoroughly describe your background in PreK-12 or higher education, and if applicable, educator preparation or licensure.
- 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.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
