Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under general supervision of the Education Administrator I of the Integrated Student Support and Programs Office (ISSPO) and the Director of the Student Achievement and Support Division (SASD), and working cooperatively with program units and managers throughout the California Department of Education, the Education Programs Consultant (EPC) is responsible for working on the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act Program and the implementation of the recommendations contained in the Strategic Action Plan for the CDE.

Ensure that grantees are compliant with the requirements of the law, fiscal accountability, and the objectives of their Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) grant. Implement the activities outlined in the approved American Rescue Plan Homeless Children and Youth (ARP-HCY) State Plan including the facilitation and collaboration with the Homeless Education Technical Assistance Centers (HETACs). Oversee the fiscal and programmatic technical assistance to those LEAs receiving ARP-HCY II funds. Conduct compliance monitoring through the Federal Program Monitoring process, including online and on-site reviews for local educational agencies (LEAs) with and without EHCY funding. Gather appropriate data about the education of homeless children and youth and report results to the U.S. Department of Education as required by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act. Collect and analyze other data reported through Consolidated Application Reporting System about the EHCY to inform program requirements and implementation for all LEAs. Assist with the various activities related to the EHCY statewide competitive grant process for, and services to, homeless children and youth that will enable such children and youth the  opportunity to enroll, attend, and succeed in school.

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Working Conditions

HYBRID

This position is headquartered in Sacramento and may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule for eligible applicants residing in California. A hybrid telework schedule includes working remotely and physically reporting to 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:

This position requires the incumbent communicates effectively (orally and in writing) in dealing with the  public and/or other employees; develop and maintain knowledge and skill related to Homeless education  entitlements, definitions, and best practices; complete assignments in a timely and efficient manner; and,  adhere to departmental policies and procedures.

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

Additional Application Information

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• Incomplete or late application packages will NOT be considered.
• For experience to be considered, applications must be completed fully, including the “From” and “To” employment dates, “Hours Per Week”, employer contact information, and “Duties Performed" fields for all jobs listed in the “Employment History” (Resumes do not take the place of these fields on the STD. 678). For civil service classifications, do not use working titles.
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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 -

  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:

  Please describe your educational background, philosophy, and work experience you believe most qualifies  you to excel in this position.

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