STAFF SPECIALIST III EDUCATION

State Salary Grade 18

Annual Salary Range: $49,899- $72,777

200 West Baltimore Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

This is a contractual position responsible for providing coordination, assistance and oversight of the Training Approval process for Core of Knowledge, Continued and Pre-Service course training for the Office of Child Care Credentialing Branch.

Provides technical assistance for the approval of early child care trainings and provides direct specialized assistance in writing early childhood training proposals to approved trainers technical program expert for the approval of early child care trainings and provides direct specialized assistance in writing early childhood training proposals to approved trainers. Interprets and explains 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 through approved trainers records of workshops 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.

Experience with training credentials and requirements are preferred.

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.

Please provide sufficient information on your application and on separate pages if necessary, to show that you satisfy the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Resumes may not be submitted in lieu of completing the employment application. 

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position.  You will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  

Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on the employment eligible list for at least one year.  The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experiences related to the requirements of the position.  It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

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 Care Training Approval Specialist. JobAps #18-005298-0007; Contractual #106886

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