Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Please note this is an 'Until Filled' position. The application cut-off date is May 19th, 2025, 11:59 PM (PST). Interested individuals must submit their application packages by the cut-off date to be considered.

Under general supervision of the Education Administrator I of the Professional Learning Innovations Office (PLIO) and the Director of the Professional Learning Support Division (PLSD) and working cooperatively with the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) and select Ministries of Education of foreign governments, the Bilingual Education Programs Consultant serves in a lead capacity to support the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the Exchange Visitor Program covering international teachers and the Binational Migrant Education Teacher Program.

Act as the liaison, with the designation of Responsible Officer for the U.S. Department of State (USDS), Exchange Visitor Program on behalf of the Department; conduct official communications and maintain working relationships with the CTC, USDS, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Embassies in foreign countries, and consular offices of the United States, Spain, and Mexico; recruit, screen, and select properly credentialed bilingual visiting teachers to improve student academic performance; plan and conduct educational activities.

Maintain positive diplomatic relations; participate in state and foreign travel as necessary for program operation; read, write, and prepare materials in Spanish; conduct meetings in Spanish.

Prepare visiting teachers’ academic records; prepare and maintain the security of the DS-2019 Certificates for J-1 non-immigrant status for the foreign nationals offered teaching positions; prepare classroom observation forms and teacher surveys to monitor the effectiveness of the visiting teachers; analyze data and prepare an annual evaluation report. Conduct orientation sessions for the visiting and binational teachers; develop and make presentations at meetings in select cities in Spain, Mexico, and the United States in collaboration with select Migrant Education Regions. Provide technical expertise on the California public school system, credentialing requirements, and United States visa procedures.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) fluency in the Spanish language. If the State of California does not have a current record documenting your fluency in this language, you will be required to successfully pass an approved language fluency test prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Individuals MUST have taken and passed an examination to obtain list eligibility for the classification in order to apply. The examination bulletin(s) may be viewed on the California Department of Education Web page at: or at the link below:

Education Programs Consultant:

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 or LEAP 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 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

Human Resources Division-Mail In

Attn: C&P PC 0198/JC-464447

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

Department of Education Drop-Off

Attn: C&P PC 0198/JC-464447

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 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Interested individuals MUST submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with their application. Resumes, letters, and other materials do not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ should have a title of “Statement of Qualifications, Your Name ,” be no more than 2 pages, no smaller than 12-point font, and address the following:
  

  1. Provide a summary of your relevant experience as it relates to the desirable qualifications listed above.

  2. Provide two examples to demonstrate your ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written) in a professional environment.

  3. Describe your experience with project coordination and management.

  4.Summarize your experience working collaboratively with another organization, educational agency, or state agency.

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.

Benefits

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

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Larina Harris
(916) 323-5851
Lmoreno@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.

Important Application Instructions

• How to Apply for state jobs:
• Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer account are highly recommended.
• DO NOT include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, age, student identification number, driver license (unless required), examination results, LEAP status, and marital status.
• Incomplete or late application packages will NOT be considered.
• For experience to be considered, your STD 678 (state application) must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Applications that are submitted blank or with “see resume” in place of duties performed will be considered incomplete.
• For civil service classifications, do not use working titles.
• If you choose not to submit electronically and are mailing or dropping off your hard copy State Application (STD. 678), use the revised 06/2024 version.
• If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must submit a copy of your transcripts or diploma. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation.
• Please note that the CalCareer system  will not allow you to make changes to your application once it is submitted.
• Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview but must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.

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