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.
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/
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:
- Active member, in good standing, of the California State Bar.
- Knowledge and experience with the educator licensing disciplinary process in the State of California.
- Knowledge of all laws governing the educator disciplinary process in the State of California and ability to apply those laws accurately.
- Knowledge and experience related to the Public Records Act, Information Practices Act, Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, Administrative Procedures Act, employment law and discrimination, governmental contracts, interagency agreements and MOUs, conflicts of interest, and analyzing and drafting legislation and regulations.
- Experience with the following entities in California: Department of Human Resources, Legislature, Governor’s Office, Department of Finance, State Courts, Office of the Attorney General, Office of Administrative Hearings, and Office of Administrative Law.
- Ability to complete a high volume of complex legal analysis under short deadlines, as well as review the work product of subordinate legal staff under such circumstances to ensure accuracy and clarity.
- Knowledge and experience managing legal staff or a group of people.
- Knowledge and experience applying the laws governing all aspects of personnel management in the State of California, including, but not limited to, the following areas: progressive discipline, discrimination, sexual harassment, hostile work environment, worker’s compensation, labor negotiations and bargaining unit contracts, and equal opportunity employment.
- Knowledge and experience reviewing and analyzing evidence and hearing records and drafting well-written, persuasive filings.
- Ability to accurately analyze emergency situations and exercise sound judgment under pressure.
- Ability to perform in an independent manner, but with unwavering adherence to directives, procedures, and policies set by the Chief Counsel and Assistant Chief Counsel.
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://www.ctc.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:
Rhonda Brown
(916) 322-6253
[email protected]
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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.
