Education Developer

Overview

The Judicial Council of California is now accepting applications for the position of Education Developer in the Center for Judicial Education and Resources’ (CJER) Leadership and Staff Education unit. Note that title of Education Developer may be equivalent to "Instructional Designer," "Training Officer," or "Learning and Development Specialist.”

The Education Developer is responsible for the design, development, and delivery of multiple education products for trial and appellate court personnel. This position collaborates with subject matter experts and applies the knowledge of adult education principles and best practices during the development process.

This position will also be responsible for developing and teaching staff development and computer skills courses for trial and appellate court employees as part of CJER’s effort to provide local court education.

The Judicial Council 
The Judicial Council of California is the policy setting body for the state court system and has constitutionally conferred statewide rule-making authority. This authority includes developing, advocating for, and allocating the judicial branch budget. A majority of Council members are California state justices and judges; however, the Council also includes lawyers, legislators, and court administrators.

By enhancing its role as a leadership, knowledge, and service resource for the judicial branch, the Judicial Council’s staff organization seeks to continue to evolve as one of California’s most dynamic public service entities, focused on improving access to justice for all Californians by innovating and responding to the changing needs of the courts and the public. As a government body charged with improving the statewide administration of justice, the Judicial Council has multiple offices with diverse responsibilities relating to court policy and operations. As employees of the council, every member of staff should view and approach their work as one Judicial Council with a public service mission that is greater than the sum of its parts.

The Judicial Council strives for work-life balance, including substantial vacation and holiday time. In addition, we offer an excellent benefits package, including pension, medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending, up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs, student loan forgiveness as part of Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and retirement savings plans. In San Francisco, the office is only a 7-minute walk from the Civic Center BART station. In Sacramento, the office is minutes from downtown, just north of Discovery Park.

The Judicial Council offers hybrid work arrangements for many positions. The successful candidate will be expected to work in person at the Judicial Council’s San Francisco or Sacramento office at least two days per week, based on their office leader’s direction, and reside in the areas surrounding these locations. To be eligible for Judicial Council employment and participation in the Judicial Council’s Hybrid Work Program, a prospective or current employee’s primary residence/remote work location must be in the State of California and within a 150-mile driving radius of their assigned reporting location.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new programs and educational products as identified by the CJER Advisory Committee's curriculum committees and in collaboration with subject matter experts. Work with court personnel and CJER staff to assess the needs and identify key components of the course content for the identified audiences in the development of the program course or education product. Provide educational consultation on best educational principles for addressing the need and presenting the content using the best delivery method.
• Identify and recruit work groups and faculty to assist in the development of live courses (delivered remotely and in person), programs, videos, online courses, and job aids.
• Working with court subject matter experts, deliver Court Clerk Training Institute courses every year.
• Conduct needs assessment in consultation with supervisor and/or lead workgroup and/or court subject matter experts to identify the exact content participants need to learn. Develop learning objectives and ensure content matches those objectives. Compare and evaluate possible delivery methods and determine the most effective means of delivery. 
• Develop and/or teach faculty development and other employee development courses, like entry level leadership and computer skills, for court employees as a part of CJER's efforts to provide training at local trial and appellate courts.
• Deliver anti-bias classes to Judicial Council staff and court employees as required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, and three (3) years of professional experience in curriculum design/development, instructional materials design and adult education. An additional four years of professional experience as noted above may substitute for the bachelor’s degree. Or additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis

OR

Juris doctor or master’s degree in education.

OR

Two years as an Associate Analyst with the Judicial Council of California performing education related duties or two years of experience performing the duties of a class comparable in the level of
responsibility to that of an Associate Analyst in a California Superior Court or California state-level government entity.

Other Information

Please note, if you are selected for hire, verification of employment eligibility or authorization to work in the United States will be required.

How To Apply

This position requires the submission of our official application, responses to the supplemental questions, and a resume. To ensure consideration of your application for the earliest round of interviews, please apply by 5:00 P.M. on Sunday, May 31, 2026.

To complete the online application, please click the Apply for Job button.

The Judicial Council provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities who request such accommodation. Reasonable accommodation needs should be requested through Human Resources at (415) 865-4260. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) is available by dialing 711. Once connected, provide the relay operator with the number for Human Resources: 415-865-4260.

Pay and Benefits

$7,513 - $11,270 per month

Please note due to statewide fiscal conditions, the posted salary range is subject to a temporary 3% reduction. In exchange for this reduction, judicial branch employees accrue an additional 5 hours of paid personal leave per month through June 30, 2027.

Some highlights of our benefits package include:

• Health/Dental/Vision benefits program
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year
• Choice of Annual Leave or Sick/Vacation Leave
• 1 personal holiday per year
• Up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs
• CalPERS Retirement Plan
• 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flex Elect Program
• Pretax Parking
• Long Term Disability Program (employee paid/optional)
• Group Legal Plan (employee paid/optional)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Judicial Council of California Is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 

Supplemental Questions

To better assess the qualifications of each applicant, we will review your responses to the following questions. Please indicate for which employer you performed these functions. Your answers should not exceed a total of three pages.

1. Please explain why you are interested in this position and what skills you would bring to it. 
2. Please explain your experience in developing and teaching live (in person and remote) and eLearning training courses for adults. 
3. Please explain how much experience you have, if any, in teaching others how to use MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint or Adobe Acrobat.