Type: Full-time
County: Sacramento
Agency: Department of Education
Agency Description:
Agency Description: The California Department of Education (CDE) oversees the state's diverse and dynamic public school system, which is responsible for the education of more than six million children and young adults in more than 10,000 schools with 295,000 teachers. The CDE and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction are responsible for enforcing education law and regulations; and for continuing to reform and improve public elementary school programs, secondary school programs, adult education, some preschool programs, and child care programs. The CDE's mission is to provide a world-class education for all students, from early childhood to adulthood. The CDE serves our state by innovating and collaborating with educators, schools, parents, and community partners, preparing students to live, work, and thrive in a highly connected world
Job Description
Knowledge and understanding of social and emotional learning (SEL) and student emotional, behavioral, and mental health and the California School Climate, Health, and Learning Surveys (CalSCHLS); utilizing CalSCHLS data to drive the development and implementation of student programs. Experience in implementing SEL and/or expanding student mental health in a school or local educational agency within the Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS). Experience working with state agencies, local educational agencies (LEAs) professional organizations, and other educational partners.
Provides programming for SEL professional development and provides technical assistance to support the CalSCHLS (identified as the California Healthy Kids Survey in Senate Bill 129). Stays current on research, educational trends, policies, national and statewide efforts pertaining to SEL; acts as the division SEL lead; builds local capacity in the statewide implementation of the California Department of Education’s Transformative-SEL competencies and resources; provides technical assistance and responds to inquiries for SEL; maintains/updates SEL web pages and web resources; compiles and disseminates best practices, resources, guidance on SEL through monthly newsletter, listserv, and social media; and builds collaborative partnerships with internal and external partners to support SEL implementation and expansion in the state.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong public-speaking and presenting skills, and good organizational skills.
The Position
Special Requirements
Interested individuals MUST submit an SOQ with their application. The SOQ should have a title of “Statement of Qualifications, Your Name,” be no more than 3 pages, no smaller than 12-point font, and address the following:
Describe experience in implementing programs to support SEL;
Implementation of CalSCHLS; guiding schools to develop and implement student support programs based on CalSCHLS data; and in implementing SEL and other mental health programs within the MTSS.
Describe experiences of effective collaboration with state agencies, LEAs, professional organizations, advocacy groups and other educational partners;
Leading and presenting to large groups and presenting complex topics related to SEL, best practices, and any laws and policies related to the emotional health of students;
Working individually, on a team, and with diverse groups.
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:
Knowledge and understanding of social and emotional learning (SEL) and student emotional, behavioral, and mental health and the California School Climate, Health, and Learning Surveys (CalSCHLS); utilizing CalSCHLS data to drive the development and implementation of student programs. Experience in implementing SEL and/or expanding student mental health in a school or local educational agency within the Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS). Experience working with state agencies, local educational agencies (LEAs) professional organizations, and other educational partners. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong public-speaking and presenting skills, and good organizational skills.
How To Apply
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 Filled
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates 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
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Education
Attn: C&P PC 0085/JC-294165
1430 N Street, Ste. 1802
Sacramento, CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Education
C&P PC 0085/JC-294165
1430 N Street (Lobby Drop-Off Box)
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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.
Degree and/or School Transcripts
Statement of Qualifications -
A STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS IS REQUIRED. Please see the Special Requirements section for instructions.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Application Deadline: Until filled
Hiring Unit Contact:
Monica Nepomuceno
323-2212 ext:
mnepomuceno@cde.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.