CONSULTANT IN TEACHER PREPARATION/PROGRAM EVALUATION AND RESEARCH

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing is seeking an Education Research and Evaluation Consultant to lead efforts in developing, implementing, and continuously improving systems that monitor and enhance educator preparation quality.

The role emphasizes using data, research, and stakeholder input to guide policy, program design, and system-wide improvement across California's educator preparation landscape. Collaboration with diverse stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in educator preparation, accreditation, or related education policy work.
• Knowledge of CalTPA and credentialing processes.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Background leading improvement initiatives in educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of assessment and accountability systems.
• Support program quality and continuous improvement across educator preparation.
• Use data, research, and stakeholder input to guide policy and design.
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to improve educator preparation outcomes.

Skills

Education policy experience

Performance assessments

Data-driven evaluation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree

Job description

Job Posting:Education Research and Evaluation Consultant

Commission on Teacher Credentialing

JC-536264 -

JC-536264 - Education Research and Evaluation Consultant
CONSULTANT IN TEACHER PREPARATION/PROGRAM EVALUATION AND RESEARCH

$8,237.00 - $10,310.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/10/2026

Application Methods

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

Under the direction of the Director of Research, Evaluation, and Assessment, the Education Research and Evaluation Consultant (EREC) leads and supports work related to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of systems that monitor and enhance the quality of educator preparation. The Consultant plays a key role in ensuring that Commission‑adopted assessments for Education Specialist candidates and accountability tools are valid, equitable, and meaningful, and that they contribute to a high‑quality preparation experience for all candidates, including those preparing to serve students with disabilities. This position focuses on improving outcomes and maximizing the return on investment for aspiring and current educators by using data, research, and stakeholder input to guide program design, policy, and system‑wide improvement efforts across California's educator preparation landscape. The Consultant performs work in support of educator preparation program quality and effectiveness and works independently and collaboratively to develop and implement assessment, accountability, and improvement activities aligned with Commission priorities .

Duty Statement

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

Classification

CONSULTANT IN TEACHER PREPARATION/PROGRAM EVALUATION AND RESEARCH $8,237.00 - $10,310.00A New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location

Work Location:

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

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.

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.

The Commission on Teacher Credentialing headquarters office is located in Sacramento; however, an alternate work location outside of Sacramento will be considered.

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

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:

The ideal candidate will have direct experience in educator preparation, accreditation, or related education policy work, particularly in areas involving performance assessments, accountability systems, or program evaluation and as a special education teacher. Familiarity with Commission‑adopted assessments such as the CalTPA, and knowledge of California's educator credentialing and accreditation processes, are strongly preferred.

Additional preferred knowledge areas include: appropriate accommodations for each of the Education Specialist credential areas; multimodal learning; IDEA law; assistive technology; curricula for specialized populations

Knowledge of improvement science and experience designing and carrying out research that informs policy or improves practice, particularly in support of program quality and continuous improvement, is highly desirable. Candidates should demonstrate skill in communicating complex ideas to both technical and non‑technical audiences and in supporting capacity‑building through training, outreach, or technical assistance. A background in leading or contributing to improvement initiatives in educational settings, especially in collaboration with multiple stakeholders, is also highly valued.

A master's or doctoral degree in Education, Special Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, Education Policy, Educational Psychology, or a related field is preferred.

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: https://www.ctc.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.

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.

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

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a narrative discussion of how your education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify you for this position. The SOQ also documents your 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.

Instructions:

• Please discuss the relevant experience, education, and professional development you bring to the position of Education Research and Evaluation Assessment Consultant, including places of employment, dates, and duties performed. In your discussion, please explain how you can apply your experience to the Consultant position. Please be sure to highlight experiences with performance assessments and/or teaching in a Special Education context.
• The statement should be typed, with 12-point font, single-spaced, on standard-sized paper (8.5" x 11"), and no more than 1 page.

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.