Job Description and Duties
Uder general supervision of the Adminstrator, the Consultant performs the following:
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 Accreditation, and/or other accreditation–related responsibilities as assigned. This advertisement will run until filled with the following cutoff dates for review of applications:
- September 7, 2026
- September 17, 2026
- September 28, 2026
- October 8, 2026
- October 19, 2026
- October 29, 2026
- November 9, 2026
- November 19, 2026
- November 30, 2026 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 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. Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the temporary Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receive a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The temporary salary reduction percentage and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are based on the position’s associated bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not include the temporary salary reduction.
Department Website:
https://www.ctc.ca.gov/ Special Requirements • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. Examination Information 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 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:
- Background and/or experience in accreditation.
- Content knowledge in Bilingual/Multilingual, PK-3, Career Technical Education, Education Specialist, and/or literacy-related education and/or teacher preparation.
- 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
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
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 cover letters do not take the place of the SOQ. Applications submitted without the required SOQ will be considered incomplete and may not be considered for this position. Keeping in mind the work of the Commission on Teacher Credentialing and the role of the Consultant in Accreditation as described in the duty statement, please respond to the following questions fully and succinctly, providing direct or explicit examples of your work and accomplishments. Instructions: Answers should not exceed two pages, single space. The font should be in 12-point Calibri. Candidates must write their name on the left side of the document and include the question before each answer
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
- 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 in either preservice preparation or in a new educator support or professional development 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?