PreKindergarten Support Specialists

Introduction

The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college andcareer success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from ourdivisions we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs ofa diverse population students teachers principals and other educatorsthroughout Maryland.

GRADE

State of Maryland Salary Grade 21

LOCATION OF POSITION

Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building

200 West Baltimore Street

Baltimore MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

Pillar 1 of the Blueprint for Marylands Future ensures that all children enter kindergarten ready to learn. The overarching goal is to increase access to high quality early childhood education programs and schools through the expansion of full-day Pre-K for children ages 3- and 4-years old. This expansion will be implemented through a mixed delivery of public and private systems. This position serves as an education specialist responsible for monitoring programmatically the prekindergarten programs compliance with the grant requirements of the mixed-delivery Prekindergarten Expansion Grant (and any related grants) for program accountability and those private providers who are receiving Blueprint Formula funding for operating public Pre-K programs. The education specialists will act as a resource through grant monitoring coaching and providing technical assistance to both private providers and public schools to ensure that high quality standards including supporting positive teacher-child interactions through the use of CLASS implementation of curriculum and assessment providing opportunities for professional learning that focuses on Maryland Early Learning Standards and ensure that programs exercise fiscally sound procedures.

POSITION DUTIES

Provides technical assistance coordination and support to EducationAgencies and private providers approvedto operate public Pre-K under the Blueprint for Marylands Future :

• Monitors and evaluates all activities of the prekindergarten expansion sites operated by local boards of education and community-based programs by conducting onsite and virtual visits.
• Guides increased teacher-child interactions through CLASS and program improvement planning and provides support to MSDE workgroups and councils in PreK matters.
• Evaluates and ensures the implementation of high-quality programs standards in accordance with Pillar 1 of the Blueprint for Marylands Future : including curriculum and assessment aligned with Marylands Early Learning Standards developmentally appropriate practices staff to student ratios and teacher and staff qualifications.
• Maintains CLASS reliability and conducts CLASS assessments and uses CLASS data along with other program data to inform technical assistance and quality improvement supports.
• Provides professional learning opportunities to local school systems and private provides / community-based programs regarding the intent in the design and operation of Pre-K expansion sites assuring that funded programs meet state-approved goals and objectives and support child outcomes and school readiness.
• Supports policy and program improvements and engages with leadership other state agencies interest-holders and policy makers.
• Supports the independent evaluator and DEC Office of Research Data and Partnerships in conducting a long-term evaluation of the prekindergarten expansion sites and in annual data collection and analysis including use of data to inform Pre-K Grant Program improvements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education : A Masters degree or theequivalent of 36 credit hours ofpost-baccalaureate course work from anaccredited college or university.

Experience : Four years of administrativeprogrammatic support or teaching experience in oraffiliated with an EarlyChildhood Education special education or family support programs.

Notes :

may substitute two additional yearsofexperience directly related to the position option fortherequired education.

may substitute the possession of aDoctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a field related tothe position option for one year of the requiredexperience.

required field of education and experience areunique foreach option and are established by MSDE in accordancewithEducation Article Section 2-104 of the Annotated CodeofMaryland. The specific education and experiencequalificationsfor each position are on record in the Human Resource Management Branch of theDivision of BusinessServices.

may substitute U.S. Armed Forces militaryservice experience as a commissioned officer in Education Programclassifications or Education Program specialtycodes in the Educationfield of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience andeducation.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

One-year experience coordinating or administering a programrelated to Early Childhood Education

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possessthe following preferred qualification(s).Please include clear and specific information on yourapplication regarding your qualifications.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants mustconsent to a State and FBI (CJIS) background check as a routine procedure forall employees.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please makesure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show thatyou meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerningyour qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not considerinformation submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked asBest Qualified Better Qualified or Qualified. The resulting list of qualifiedcandidates will be placed on the eligible (employment) list for one year.

For education obtained outside of the U.S. a copy of theequivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluationwill be required prior to hire. The resulting certified eligible list for thisrecruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

Theassessment may consist of a rating of your education training and experiencerelated to the requirements of the must provide complete andaccurate information on your report all experience andeducation that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

It is preferred that applicants complete the MD State Government online application for employment. The application must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position. If you are unable to apply online paper applications can be obtained from the link below and be faxed to or mailed to MSDE Human Resources Branch 200 W. Baltimore Street Baltimore MD 21201. If there is a supplemental questionnaire this must be completed and sent in with your paper application if you are unable to apply online.

All application materials must be received in our office by the closing date. Postmarks will not be accepted. Applications must be complete to be considered including all related job duties even if those are also listed on an attached resume. Additional required materials may be uploaded with the online application submitted to the fax number or mailed to the Human Resources address listed above.

Inquiries can be made to TDD . Appropriate accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.

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 . TTY Users : Call via Maryland Relay.

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

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 91761 - 142914