Cal. Educ. Code § 54460

There is in the Department of Education the office of Director of Compensatory Education. The Director of Compensatory Education shall be appointed by the State Board of Education, upon nomination by the Superintendent of Public Instruction, and he shall be subject to state civil service. In performing his duties and responsibilities under this chapter the director shall act as the representative of the Department of Education. The Director of Compensatory Education shall be provided with such facilities and staffing necessary to provide him with such technical and clerical assistance as is required in order for him to carry out his duties under the provisions of this chapter.