Are you interested in becoming a member of a supportive and dedicated team working on leading Universal PreKindergarten (UPK) in California through an innovative, inclusive, and high-performing early education system in California? The Early Education Division (EED) at the California Department of Education supports the State's early education system by advancing equitable opportunities that optimize thriving children, families, and communities through the implementation of universal prekindergarten. By supporting early education programs and teachers through research and evidence-based training, resources, and guidance, the EED helps ensure all of California's children have access to high-quality services and education and have a strong early learning and care foundation for school and lifelong success.

The California Department of Education (CDE) is currently recruiting for an Associate Director of the EED. The CDE Associate Director is an integral part of the CDE's leadership team. The Associate Director is responsible for providing support and recommendations to the Division Director in leading the implementation of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction's (SSPI) priorities and initiatives to ensure children have access to high quality early learning and thrive and succeed in early learning settings and beyond. The Associate Director directly supervises Education Administrators and Staff Services Manager I and provides leadership and oversight to the Program Quality Implementation (PQI) Offices and the Universal Prekindergarten Implementation and Support Office. The Associate Director oversees the determination of special projects and ongoing work assignments as well as determines responsibilities, including the implementation of the UPK System of Support in the PQI section. In compliance with Department standards, the Associate Director is responsible for administering staff performance and staff-evaluations, conducting trainings as well as approving training and leave. For further details see the duty statement.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Minimum Requirements This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-436790

Position #(s):
174-656-7500-001

Working Title:
Associate Director, Early Education Division CEA Level A

Classification:
C. E. A. $9,471.00 - $11,463.00 A

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time

Facility:
Early Education Division

Department Information 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.
Department Website: http://www.cde.ca.gov

Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. 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: 6/28/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.

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: Examination and Recruitment Office
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
Examination and Recruitment Office
1430 N Street (Lobby Drop-Off Box)

Sacramento , CA 95814
Don't forget to date stamp prior to placing it in the drop box.
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.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications which describes your experience, knowledge and abilities as they relate to each "Desirable Qualification" factor listed under the "Desirable Qualifications" section of this bulletin. You must provide specific examples for each Desirable Qualification factor. The Desirable Qualification factors must be addressed and numbered in the same order as listed. The Statement of Qualifications should not exceed three pages in length with a minimum font size of 12 pitch.

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.

Examination Qualification Requirements All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this announcement.

Note: Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.

Minimum Qualifications

All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this bulletin.

Note: Eligibility to take CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.

General Qualifications
State civil service employees must possess essential general qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others.
Knowledge and Abilities
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy - influencing functions effectively. Such overall ability requires possession of most of the following more specific knowledge and abilities:

Knowledge of state laws ( Education Code and others) and regulations (Title 5 and Title 22) that govern early education programs; federal laws and regulations that govern federally funded early education programs; California Early Learning System including the Preschool and TK Learning Foundations, Frameworks, Desired Results Developmental Profile, Early Learning Teacher Competencies; a working knowledge of the current CDE-administered UPK programs including the CSPP, transitional kindergarten, and other programs; he organization and functions of the CDE and the organization and prac t i ces of the California State Legislature and U.S. Congress related to CDE-administered UPK programs and childcare and development programs not administered by the CDE; principles, practices, and trends of public administration, public education, o r ganizat i on, bu d geting , and management ; t echniques of organizing and motivating groups; educational program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; principles and practices of policy formulation and development; personnel management techniq u es, and the responsibility of managers to promote equal opportunity with hiring and emp l oyee develo p ment and promotion , as well as their responsibility in maintaining a wo rk enviro nm e n t tha t is f r ee o f discrim i nation and h arassment.

Ability to p lan, o r ga n i ze , and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and adminis t ra ti ve staff; a nalyze administrative policies, organization, procedures, and practices; integrate the activities of multiple programs to attain desired results; ga i n t he confidence and support of top - level administrators and a d vise t hem o n a wide r ange of administrative matters; d evelop cooperative working relationships with representatives of various levels of state and federal government and the public; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; prepare and review reports.

These knowledge and abilities are expected to be obtained from the following kinds of experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation and/or evaluation of program policies (experience may have been paid or volunteer; in State service, other government settings, or in a private organization):

CEA Level A - Responsible for broad administrative and program activities, including the execution and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level B - Responsible for extensive managerial and program administration or broad program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level C - Responsible for extensive highly professional influence and contributes to program, policy, and the methods to provide professional services needed to set policies, to meet the mission of the State department and often exercising technical and or professional skills that are required at this level.

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 at the administrative level providing leadership and implementing, managing, and/or coordinating early education programs, including development and/or implementation of federal and/or state program laws, rules, regulations, and policies.

Experience at the administrative level managing multidisciplinary professional and analytical staff and leading staff development and team building efforts in order to advance the activities of a diverse organizational structure.

Experience at the administrative level collaborating and working with advisory bodies, boards and/or commissions, and policymaking groups and with a variety of internal and/or external groups (e.g., the Legislature, the federal government, other state agencies, school districts, advisory committees, etc.), on legislation, funding, or high profile and politically sensitive issues.

Experience at the administrative level in strategic planning, performance measurement, benchmarking, and organizational development in order to add value to the organization and increase the efficiency and effectiveness of its programs.

Experience at the administrative level in effectively planning, implementing, and monitoring state and federal funding, including budgeting, grants management, monitoring, establishing effective controls, and reporting of results.

Examination Information
The examination process will consist of an application, and Statement of Qualifications evaluation. The Statement of Qualifications will be used to evaluate your education and experience as it relates to the "Desirable Qualifications" listed above, and will also serve as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing since this is a critical factor to successful job performance. The Statement of Qualifications will be the only basis for your final score and rank on the eligible list.

If you meet the requirements stated in this announcement, you may take this competitive examination. Possession of the Examination Qualifications requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination will be compared with the performance of others who take this examination, and all successful candidates will be ranked according to their scores.

A minimum rating of 70% must be attained in the Examination to obtain list eligibility for this position. All candidates will receive written notification of their examination results.

The results of this examination will only be used to fill this position. Applications will be retained for twelve months.

Hiring interviews for the Job may be conducted with the most qualified candidates.

The examining Department reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service law and rules and all competitors will be notified.

Special Testing Arrangements If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, answer the Reasonable Accommodations question appropriately on your Application (STD 678). You will be contacted to make specific arrangements. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this announcement.

Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.cde.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Examination and Recruitment Office
(916) 319-0857
CDEExams@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.
EEO Contact:
Randi Thompson, EEO Officer
(916) 445-9174
oeoinfo@cde.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.

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.