Job Posting: Accreditation Consultant

Commission on Teacher Credentialing

JC-530300
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Accreditation Consultant
CONSULTANT IN TEACHER PREPARATION/PROGRAM EVALUATION AND RESEARCH

$8,237.00 - $10,310.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Job Description and Duties

Uder general supervision of the Adminstrator, the Consultant performs the following:

Accreditation Unit Work – Responsible for assistance in the implementation of the accreditation system for institutions of higher education and local education agencies offering educator preparation programs. This includes document review processes, the site visit process, including presentation to the Committee on Accreditation, and/or other accreditation–related responsibilities as assigned.


This advertisement will run until filled with the following cutoff dates for review of applications:

  • September 7, 2026
  • September 17, 2026
  • September 28, 2026
  • October 8, 2026
  • October 19, 2026
  • October 29, 2026
  • November 9, 2026
  • November 19, 2026
  • November 30, 2026


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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-530300
Position #(s):
192-201-2635-XXX
Working Title:
Accreditation Consultant
Classification:
CONSULTANT IN TEACHER PREPARATION/PROGRAM EVALUATION AND RESEARCH
$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:
Multiple
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing is an agency in the Executive Branch of California State Government. It was created in 1970 by the Ryan Act and is the oldest of the autonomous state standards boards in the nation. The major purpose of the agency is to serve as a state standards board for educator preparation for the public schools of California, the licensing and credentialing of professional educators in the State, the enforcement of professional practices of educators, and the discipline of credential holders in the State of California.


The Commission on Teacher Credentialing headquarters office is located in Sacramento; however, an alternate work location outside of Sacramento will be considered.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the temporary Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025).  PLP 2025 directs that each employee receive a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits.  The temporary salary reduction percentage and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are based on the position’s associated bargaining unit.  The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not include the temporary salary reduction.

Department Website: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/

Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
Examination Information

If applying for the Consultant in Teacher Preparation (Program Evaluation and Research) you must have list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list.  Here is a link to the Consultant in Teacher Preparation (Program Evaluation and Research) examination: CalCareers 

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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:

Commission on Teacher Credentialing
N/A
Attn: Office of Human Resources
May Lee State Office Complex
651 Bannon Street, Suite 600
Sacramento, CA 95811

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Commission on Teacher Credentialing
N/A
Office of Human Resources
May Lee State Office Complex
651 Bannon Street, Suite 600
Sacramento, CA 95811
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 required and must be included.
  • Statement of Qualifications - SEE STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS SECTION.
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.

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:
  • Background and/or experience in accreditation.
  • Content knowledge in Bilingual/Multilingual, PK-3, Career Technical Education, Education Specialist, and/or literacy-related education and/or teacher preparation.
  • Integrity – consistently adheres to his/her duties to execute the mission and responsibilities of the Commission.
  • Expertise – is a reliable source of accurate information.
  • Teamwork – works collaboratively and in recognition of the contribution each person makes to the common purpose.
  • Respect – recognizes the validity of other points of view and treats others with civility.
  • Problem Solving – strives to find creative, practical and effective solutions to achieving desired goals.
  • Excellent writing skills, strong analytical, judgment, organizational and presentation skills.
  • Ability to interpret and transform regulations into policy.
  • Proficiency in Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Ability to follow detailed instructions.

Benefits

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

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICAITONS

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Resumes and cover letters do not take the place of the SOQ.  Applications submitted without the required SOQ will be considered incomplete and may not be considered for this position.

Keeping in mind the work of the Commission on Teacher Credentialing and the role of the Consultant in Accreditation as described in the duty statement, please respond to the following questions fully and succinctly, providing direct or explicit examples of your work and accomplishments.

Instructions: Answers should not exceed two pages, single space. The font should be in 12-point Calibri. Candidates must write their name on the left side of the document and include the question before each answer

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Please thoroughly describe your background in PreK-12 or higher education, and if applicable, educator preparation or licensure.
  2. Describe your experience with facilitating the work of an expert or other type of work group. In your description, please detail what the goal of the group was, how you approached the task of organizing the work and assuring that the goal for the group was reached, and how you addressed instances when the group was unable to reach consensus during deliberations.
  3. Please choose one of the following and respond:
    1. Describe your experience with accreditation processes including but not limited to your role in preparing for or otherwise participating in a site visit for WASC, the Commission, or another accrediting body and how this experience shapes your understanding of the need for and implementation of accreditation. This may include your role as an institutional representative or as a site visit reviewer; or,
    2. Describe your experience working with educator credential candidates in either  preservice preparation or in a new educator support or professional development program. What was your role? How did this experience shape your understanding of educator preparation including its importance and implementation and how did it shape your understanding of the Commission’s role?

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
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