California’s public education system is administered at the state level by the California Department of Education (CDE) for the education of more than six million students from preschool age to adulthood. The subject position will serve as Director, Student Achievement and Support Division (SASD), reporting to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI), Chief Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction, Student Success and Career Readiness Branch.
The SASD is responsible for interfacing with other CDE staff, external educational partners, and local educational agencies (LEAs) to provide ongoing training and technical assistance related to the requirements of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, reauthorized as the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The overall work is to assist schools and LEAs with their ongoing continuous improvement efforts to ensure that all students have equitable access to a meaningful education by implementing best practices in planning, program design and implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements

This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.

• C. E. A.

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-491034
Position #(s):
174-510-7500-001
Working Title:
Director, Student Achievement and Support Division C.E.A. Level B
Classification:
C. E. A.
$12,131.00 - $14,453.00 B
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:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time
Facility:
Student Achievement and Support Division
Department Information
The California Department of Education (CDE) oversees the state’s diverse and dynamic public school system, which is responsible for the education of more than seven million children and young adults in more than 9,000 schools. The CDE and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction are responsible for enforcing education law and regulations; and for continuing to reform and improve public elementary school programs, secondary school programs, adult education, some preschool programs, and child care programs. The CDE’s mission is to provide a world-class education for all students, from early childhood to adulthood. The CDE serves our state by innovating and collaborating with educators, schools, parents, and community partners, preparing students to live, work, and thrive in a highly connected world.
Department Website: http://www.cde.ca.gov
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. 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: 9/25/2025

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this bulletin.
Note: Eligibility to take CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

State civil service employees must possess essential general qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others.
Knowledge and Abilities
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy – influencing functions effectively. Such overall ability requires possession of most of the following more specific knowledge and abilities:
Knowledge of: Continuous improvement systems for schools and districts; state and federal provisions and; laws, regulations and program administrative practice; school and district planning; principles of policy formulation and development; direct administrative or supervisory experience planning, organizing, and directing the work of multi-disciplinary professional and administrative staff, including experience in effective and efficient staff development, team building, and providing technical assistance to a diverse and complex constituency; promoting equal opportunity in hiring and employee development and promotion, and for maintaining a work environment which is free of discrimination and harassment; and LEA administration, compliance and monitoring policies and procedures.
Ability to: Formulate complex policy options related to low performing schools, districts, and students. Plan, organize, and direct the work of multi-disciplinary professional educators and administrative staff; integrate the activities, policies and procedures of a diverse group of educational programs; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; define, interpret, articulate and implement the SSPI’s educational reform package; speak effectively before small and large groups of people; organize and conduct meetings, functioning as chairperson; and effectively promote equal opportunity in employment and maintain a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.
These knowledge and abilities are expected to be obtained from the following kinds of experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation and/or evaluation of program policies (experience may have been paid or volunteer; in State service, other government settings, or in a private organization):
CEA Level A - Responsible for broad administrative and program activities, including the execution and/or evaluation of program policies.
CEA Level B - Responsible for extensive managerial and program administration or broad program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.
CEA Level C - Responsible for extensive highly professional influence and contributes to program, policy, and the methods to provide professional services needed to set policies, to meet the mission of the State department and often exercising technical and or professional skills that are required at this level.
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:
1. Experience in managing or coordinating multi-disciplinary professional and technical staff in order to advance the goals of an organization.
2. Experience administering federal and/or state funds for educational programs including managing and responding to fiscal audits and program compliance reviews.
3. Experience at the administrative or managerial level developing educational policies and implementing and evaluating educational programs.
4. Experience at the administrative or managerial level in strategic planning, performance measurement, benchmarking, and organizational development.
5. Experience developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with and securing the support of internal and external groups (the Legislature, local, state and/or federal government, stakeholders, etc.) that add value to the organization and to the efficiency and effectiveness of its programs.
Examination Information
The examination process will consist of an application, and Statement of Qualifications evaluation. The Statement of Qualifications will be used to evaluate your education and experience as it relates to the “Desirable Qualifications” listed above, and will also serve as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing since this is a critical factor to successful job performance. The Statement of Qualifications will be the only basis for your final score and rank on the eligible list.
If you meet the requirements stated in this announcement, you may take this competitive examination. Possession of the Examination Qualifications requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination will be compared with the performance of others who take this examination, and all successful candidates will be ranked according to their scores.
A minimum rating of 70% must be attained in the Examination to obtain list eligibility for this position. All candidates will receive written notification of their examination results.
The results of this examination will only be used to fill this position. Applications will be retained for twelve months.
Hiring interviews for the Job may be conducted with the most qualified candidates.
The examining Department reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service law and rules and all competitors will be notified.
Special Testing Arrangements
If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, answer the Reasonable Accommodations question appropriately on your Application (STD 678). You will be contacted to make specific arrangements. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this announcement.
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website: Benefits Summary
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.cde.ca.gov

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