EDUCATION PROGRAMS CONSULTANT

NYC Public Schools; California; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits, including health, &l

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) and 457(b) Plans (Savings Plus)

Employee Assistance Program

Commute Program

Job summary

California Department of Education (CDE) seeks an Education Programs Consultant to serve as the expert on attendance accounting and its impact on school funding. You will advise LEAs, prepare policy guidance, and collaborate with SFSD on apportionment calculations.

The role requires leadership, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex educational policies clearly to diverse stakeholders. Hybrid telework in California, with duties headquartered in Sacramento.

Qualifications

• Expert in attendance accounting laws, regulations, and practices with focus on K-12 apportionments.
• Ability to interpret and apply education policy and statutes clearly.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with LEAs and state agencies.

Responsibilities

• Advise COEs and district officials on attendance accounting procedures and ADA implications.
• Prepare correspondence and respond to questions from boards, COEs, districts, and officials.
• Provide consultative services to LEAs and auditors on fiscal issues from attendance practices.
• Collaborate with SFSD managers on attendance accounting resolutions and apportionment calculations.
• Analyze ADA credit requests from LEAs and review prior audit reports.
• Identify attendance requirements for new programs and design corresponding procedures.
• Update field resources to keep guidance current.
• Propose legislative cleanups to simplify attendance requirements for K-12 programs.

Skills

Attendance accounting

Public education knowledge

Legislation understanding

Data analysis

Job description

Job Description And Duties

This is a reposting. If you previously submitted an application for this position, you do not need to reapply.

Job Description And Duties

This is a reposting. If you previously submitted an application for this position, you do not need to reapply.

Do you want to be part of an outstanding team that supports the state's 2,000+ local educational agencies in providing a world‑class education to all of California's students? Are you passionate about problem solving and data accuracy to fund California schools? If you are interested in working in an exciting environment surrounded by a team of enthusiastic and self‑motivated people, then look no further! The School Fiscal Services Division (SFSD) of the California Department of Education (CDE) is the right team for you. SFSD core values include Teamwork, Integrity, Customer Service, and Continuous Improvement.

Under the general supervision of the Administrator in the Principal Apportionment Policy Office B, the Education Programs Consultant serves as the California Department of Education’s (CDE’s) expert on all aspects of attendance accounting and the impact attendance accounting has on school apportionments and the delivery of educational programs by local educational agencies (LEAs). The incumbent prepares recommendations and proposals on changes in policy, regulations, and statutes and serves as the primary contact and liaison with LEAs and state agencies regarding all aspects of attendance accounting.

• Advise and assist county offices of education (COEs) and school district business officials regarding attendance accounting laws and regulations, procedures, and policies, with an emphasis on the fiscal implications of such procedures and policies for various educational programs.
• Prepare correspondence and respond to questions pertaining to attendance accounting and ADA for local school district governing boards, district administrators, COEs, county committees, citizens, state and county officials, state agencies, and legislative staff.
• Provide consultative services to LEAs and auditors whose fiscal problems are the result of improper attendance accounting procedures or policies.
• Collaborate with SFSD managers and fiscal staff on resolution of matters involving attendance accounting and calculations of apportionments.
• Analyze requests from LEAs for ADA credit when emergencies are incurred and review prior years’ audit reports.
• Identify specific attendance accounting requirements of new programs and design attendance accounting procedures and forms for such programs.
• Update attendance resources for the field to ensure guidance is complete and remains current.
• Propose legislative clean up to simplify statutory attendance requirements for K-12 programs.

Personal Leave Program 2025

Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary range(s) shown on this job posting does not reflect the salary reduction.

CDE is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. Additionally, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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Working Conditions

TELEWORK OPTION

HYBRID

This position is headquartered in Sacramento and may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule for eligible applicants residing in California. Currently, the hybrid telework schedule includes working remotely and working a minimum of two days per week in the office.

Special Requirements 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 of: Principles, practices, and trends in public education and the California public school system; school administrative practices; research and statistical methods; program planning techniques, the functions of the Department of Education; and Federal and State education laws. Ability to: Assume leadership and exercise creativity in the review and evaluation of education programs; present ideas clearly and concisely in oral and written form; establish effective working relations; organize and conduct information meetings; exercise tact, resourcefulness, and judgment; interpret and apply educational policy; and analyze situations accurately to take effective action.

Benefits

• 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