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EDUCATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST I

Judy Center Program Specialist

Recruitment #21-005055-0006

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Introduction



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

GRADE

State of Maryland Salary Grade 21

LOCATION OF POSITION

200 W. Baltimore St., Baltimore MD

Main Purpose of Job

This position serves as an education specialist responsible for monitoring programmatically and fiscally the Judy Center programs in compliance with the grant requirements and appropriate expenditures of funds. To develop strategies and procedures which comply with the provisions of legislation authorizing the Judith P. Hoyer Early Childhood Education Enhancement Program; to develop protocol, products, and technical assistance, services as specified in the grant for funding the design and operation to promote school readiness through the development and expansion of collaborative approaches to the delivery of high quality, comprehensive, full day prekindergarten programs and comprehensive support services. Tasks are accomplished by continuous onsite monitoring visits, desk monitoring, telephone calls and email communications. The position provides ongoing technical assistance and feedback and comprehensive training to the Judy Centers to ensure they obtain the goal of school readiness. The position reviews and assists in the development of monitoring policies and procedures, analyzes and develops data for inclusion in reports for state and national entities, makes recommendations for policy and procedural improvements, and plans for and executes regularly scheduled meetings with the Judy Centers, as well as an annual leadership conference. The position also develops and executes training seminars for Judy Centers. Data analysis and development of reports for state and national entities is also required.

POSITION DUTIES

Monitors and evaluates all programmatic and fiscal activities of the Judy Center sites operated by local boards of education. Frequently travel to sites for monitoring purposes and program improvement, documenting each visit with comprehensive reports. Reviews and assists in the development of monitoring policies and programs for Judy Centers. Writes logical, comprehensive, concise reports and correspondence in regards to Judy Centers and Judy Center component standards. Approves and monitors budgets, amendments, reporting and expenditures for Judy Center grants. Offers strategic guidance and conducts regular professional development for Judy Center staff based on their needs and challenges as they occur. Defines and tracks the key performance indicators for established component standards through routine monitoring. Develops corrective action plans when necessary and closely monitor progress.  Reviews reports to ensure goal and objectives are met and provide feedback to the Judy Centers.  Makes recommendations on state approved goals and objectives for Judy Center grant funded programming.

Provides technical assistance to local school systems regarding the intent in the design and operation of Judy Center sites, assuring that funded programs meet state-approved goals and objectives.  Reviews existing and proposed strategies for the statewide goal of children entering school ready to learn, makes recommendations to the Judy Center Education Specialist, Early Learning Branch Chief concerning new or revised regulations, policies, and guidelines for Judy Centers and prepares proposed changes. 

Coordinates, attends and participates in various meetings as requested; gather information for the meetings, coordinates items for the agenda and distributes materials to participants prior to the meeting take accurate meeting minutes, prepares and distributes reports and follow up on details to ensure timely and accurate dissemination of information. Supports the independent evaluator in conducting a long-term evaluation of the sites. Contributes to the development of a MSDE data collection system. Completes other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Possession of a Master’s Degree or equivalent 36 credit hours of post-baccalaureate course work in Early Childhood Education or related field of study.

Experience: Four years of administrative or teaching experience in, or affiliated with, an education program.

Notes: 

1. Two additional years of experience directly related to the position option may be substituted for the required Master’s Degree.

2. Possession of a Doctorate in a field related to the position option may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

3. The required field of education and experience are unique for each option and are established by MSDE in accordance with Education Article, Section 2-104 of the Annotated Code of Maryland. The specific education and experience qualifications for each position are on record in the Human Resource Management Branch of the Division of Business Services of the Department of Education.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Education Program classifications or Education Program specialty codes in the Education field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet this selective qualification to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications. 


Early Childhood Educations Experience 

EXAMINATION PROCESS

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.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits 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.

Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application to:

Maryland State Department of Education  

Office of Human Resources C/o Marcia Cooper-Stokes  

200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201

 

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.

 

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload your document(s) by electronic means with the submission of your application.

 

However, if you’re unable to upload your documents, please fax requested information only to 410-333-8950 (providing a cover sheet with the following: each page of the attachment your First and Last Name, Recruitment Number, and the last 4 digits of your SS# and indicate application  Education Program Specialist I [JobAps#: 21-005055-0006). We will not consider information submitted after the closing date of this announcement.

 

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. 

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.



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