Education Administrator I

Job Description / Essential Elements:

Please be advised, the California Department of Education (CDE) does not utilize the on-line EdJoin application process. DUTIES: Under direction of the Director and the Associate Director of the Special Education Division, the Education Administrator I (EAI) manages the Complaint Investigation Unit III(CIU). Responsibilities include providing administrative and programmatic leadership; managerial direction; and supervision of education program consultants, analysts, and support staff for the educational program responsibilities assigned to the unit. Specifically, EAI must ensure there is logical decision making regarding alleged violation and compliance determination, as well as consistency among complaint reports that are thorough and comprehensive. The Unit responsibilities include analyzing allegations and determining compliance; investigating non-compliance; designing and facilitating student outcome systems; and providing technical assistance to staff, and/or local educational agencies. Required Application Package Documents

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: • Strong management, leadership, and collaborative qualities • Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and management • Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact well with the public • Strong written and oral communication skills • Ability to work effectively on multiple projects at the same time • Knowledge of state and federal education laws and Department of Education rules and regulations 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 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 font, and address the following: 1. In one or two paragraphs, please describe your educational background and work experience you feel most qualify you for the position, based upon the job announcement. 2. In one or two paragraphs, please describe some of the key components of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.