Under general supervision from the Director of the Assessment Development and Administration Division (ADAD), the Education Programs Consultant will independently perform all duties as the state coordinator for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) and international assessments.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain state NAEP work plans, budgets, and activity reports for submission to the National Center for Education Statistics.
• Provide technical assistance and direction for the coordination and administration for NAEP.
• Analyze reports and disseminate NAEP results.
• Recruit schools for the NAEP sample.
• Provide assistance for communication of NAEP information to parents of children selected and the general public.
• Maintain the California Department of Education NAEP website.
• Prepares, validates the accuracy and security of reports, special studies and correspondence.
• Reviews proposed and existing legislation for possible impact to assessment data, programs and processes.
• Performs site visits as necessary for assessment purposes.
• Perform other job-related duties as required

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions

EDUCATION PROGRAMS CONSULTANT

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-489302
Position #(s):
174-570-2656-070
Working Title:
NAEP State Coordinator
Classification:

EDUCATION PROGRAMS CONSULTANT

$8,237.00 - $10,310.00 A
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:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
Assessment Development & Admin. Div.
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 six million children and young adults in more than 10,000 schools with 295,000 teachers. 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.
http://www.cde.ca.gov/
Special Requirements
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: 9/2/2025

• Develop and maintain state NAEP work plans, budgets, and activity reports for submission to the National Center for Education Statistics.
• Provide technical assistance and direction for the coordination and administration for NAEP.
• Analyze reports and disseminate NAEP results.
• Recruit schools for the NAEP sample.
• Provide assistance for communication of NAEP information to parents of children selected and the general public.
• Maintain the California Department of Education NAEP website.
• Prepares, validates the accuracy and security of reports, special studies and correspondence.
• Reviews proposed and existing legislation for possible impact to assessment data, programs and processes.
• Performs site visits as necessary for assessment purposes.
• Perform other job-related duties as require