Education Programs Consultant / Assistant PC 4521 at California Department of Education Print Application Deadline 9/14/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/3/2026 Contact Lydia Delgado 916-445-9481 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $8,237

• 10,310 Monthly Length of Work Year 12 Employment Type Full Time Job Description /

Essential Elements:

Print 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.

Requirements / Qualifications

REQUIRED APPLICATION PACKAGE DOCUMENTS

The following documents must be included with the application package to be considered.

• Std. 678 State Application
• Resume
• Copy of Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Applicants MUST submit an SOQ with their application.

The SOQ should have a title of "Statement of Qualifications, Applicant Name," be no more than two pages, not smaller than 12 point Arial font, and address the following: 1. What skills and experience related to LEA business practices, such as accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, public school law and finance, and financial management do you possess that would assist you in succeeding in this position? 2. Describe your experience working with staff and management to develop and implement a new program or project. Include any experience related to reading and interpreting state and/or federal laws and regulations. 3. Describe your experience writing technical policy, fiscal, and/or accounting guidance, including letters, memos, procedures, and web content.

Requirements / Qualifications

REQUIRED APPLICATION PACKAGE DOCUMENTS

The following documents must be included with the application package to be considered.

• Std. 678 State Application
• Resume
• Copy of Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Applicants MUST submit an SOQ with their application.

The SOQ should have a title of "Statement of Qualifications, Applicant Name," be no more than two pages, not smaller than 12 point Arial font, and address the following: 1. What skills and experience related to LEA business practices, such as accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, public school law and finance, and financial management do you possess that would assist you in succeeding in this position? 2. Describe your experience working with staff and management to develop and implement a new program or project. Include any experience related to reading and interpreting state and/or federal laws and regulations. 3. Describe your experience writing technical policy, fiscal, and/or accounting guidance, including letters, memos, procedures, and web content. Comments and Other Information

HIRING UNIT CONTACT INFORMATION

The contact information of the hiring unit contact who will answer questions regarding the position and application process.

Jarret Valverde Ph:

(916) 323-6823

Email:

JValverde@cde.ca.gov Comments and Other Information

HIRING UNIT CONTACT INFORMATION

The contact information of the hiring unit contact who will answer questions regarding the position and application process.

Jarret Valverde Ph:

(916) 323-6823

Email:

JValverde@cde.ca.gov Links Related To This Job Standard State Application Form 678 View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators

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