STAFF SPECIALIST III - Early Childcare

State Salary Grade 18

Annual Salary Range: $49,899- $80,078

The Main purpose of the position is to process applications for Core of Knowledge, Continued, and Pre-Service course training for the Office of Child Care. This position is responsible for providing support in planning, organizing, and implementing the trainer and training approval processes. This position is responsible for inputting information into the Child Care Administrative Tracking System (CCATS), providing responses to applicants concerning submissions, providing technical assistance to potential and approved trainers.

Provides technical assistance for the approval of early child care trainings; provides direct specialized assistance in writing early childhood training proposals to approved trainers; serves as technical program expert for the approval of early child care trainings; provides direct specialized assistance in writing early childhood training proposals to approved trainers; interprets and explains state and federal laws to approved trainers and provides updates on regulations and policies pertaining to training approval and approved training requirements; evaluates transcripts and training records and enters information in the Child Care Administrative Tracking System (CCATS) for approved core of knowledge, pre-service and continued training offerings; monitors trainings conducted by approved trainers and coordinates on-site monitoring visits; investigates complaints regarding approved trainers.

EDUCATION: Master’s Degree or 36 hours of post baccalaureate course work in Education or related area.

EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of professional administrative or teaching experience in or affiliated with Early Childhood Education or Child Care Development.

NOTE: Two additional years of experience may be substituted for the master’s degree or 36 hours of equivalent post baccalaureate course work as defined above.

Knowledge of existing and proposed COMAR regulations regarding early child care; knowledge of the administration of child care training programs; knowledge of renewal processes for credentialing programs for trainers; skill in interpreting and applying laws, policies and regulations regarding licensing and training requirements; skill in managing multiple tasks;  skill developing and initiating training programs; ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion in the interpretation and application of division policies and procedures; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various public and staff; ability to communicate effectively.

Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and travel throughout the state are required. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.

For immediate consideration, please submit your application materials by July 21, 2017 - Open Until Filled.

To apply for this position online go to MSDE Jobs on JobAps (or complete an MSDE Application on marylandpublicschools.org). On-line applications (and resumes) are the preferred method for receiving your application/attachments.  Using this method will allow applicants to access their documents for future recruitments for which they apply and verify that the appropriate documents (resume-credentials) have been attached to the recruitment that requires them. Applicants must include their resume and provide sufficient information on the application to document that they satisfy the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Please do not put "See Resume" in the job duties section of your application; your application will not be considered.  

 If you utilize fax or regular mail as the option to submit required attachments, you will need to resubmit these documents each time you apply for a new position that requires the attachments.  Additionally, you must include the following information on each page of the attachment you submit in order to ensure that we append the attachments to the correct recruitment: First and Last Name, Recruitment Number, and the last 4 digits of your SS# and indicate application for Staff Specialist III, Early Child CareTraining Approval Specialist. JobAps #17-005298-0001; Contractual #226933 Mailing Address: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Human Resources, 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland  21201. Fax: 410-333-8950 – This fax number is for Department of Education recruitment actions only.  

If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850. For inquiries or an MSDE Application, contact 410-767-0019 or TTY/TDD 410-333-3045 or visit our website at http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/.  

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the Program), have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents.  As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.