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 MD Salary Grade 18
LOCATION OF POSITION
200 W. Baltimore St.,
Baltimore MD
Main Purpose of Job
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, and providing technical assistance to potential and approved trainers.
This is position is a technical program expert for the approval of early child care training and provides direct specialized assistance in writing early childhood training proposals to approved trainers. This position leads a team of expert early childhood trainers in the review of all training proposals and conducts quarterly meetings and training for all early childhood trainers. This position interprets and explains federal laws to approved trainers and provides updates on regulations and policies pertaining to training approval and approved training requirements. This position will ensure statewide availability of training for child care providers through trainers that are approved by OCC. This position will also assist with planning, organizing, and implementing the yearly Trainers conferences. This position will Co-chair the Training Advisory Council meeting.
The COMAR governing child care centers and family child care require child care providers and staff to complete training prior to registration, licensure, and assuming the responsibilities of certain positions within child care programs and complete a certain number of continuing training clock hours on an annual basis. In addition, the Maryland Child Care Credential and Maryland EXCELS programs require continued training above the amount required by licensing and registration requirements.
Coordinates fiscal monitoring of financial records and grants in adherence to all policies and procedures regarding procurement, contracts, and accountability of grants.
POSITION DUTIES
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. Generates technical assistance letters based on
feedback from training review committee. Monitors trainings conducted by approved
trainers through approved trainers records of records of workshops and coordinates on-site
monitoring visits. Investigates complaints regarding approved trainers. Maintains a system for tracking, monitoring and
updating information received from applicants and approved trainers. Tracks new
and renewal applications, training proposal submissions and quarterly reports.
Monitors submissions for completeness and accuracy.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Possession of a Master’s degree or at least 36 hours of equivalent post-baccalaureate course work in Early Childhood Education, Teaching, or a related area.
Experience: Three years of administrative, librarian, teaching or rehabilitation work in education, library or rehabilitation programs.
Notes:
1. Two additional years of experience may be substituted for the Master’s degree or 36 hours of equivalent post-baccalaureate course work.
2. The above requirements are set by the Maryland State Department of Education in accordance with Education Article, Section 2-104.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants
must meet the selective qualification(s) to be considered. Include clear
and specific information on your application regarding your
qualifications.
1 year Training & Development Experience
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference
will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred
qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your
application regarding your qualifications.
- Project Management Experience
- Policy Writing Experience
- MD EXCELS Experience
- Grant Management Experience
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are subject to a criminal background investigation in
accordance with the federal Family Law Article, Section 5. Employees
in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance
with Code of Maryland Regulations 06.01.09, Testing for Illegal Use of
Drugs. Person appointed to position in this classification will be
assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle including a car,
five-passenger van, and a 12-passenger van. Employees assigned such duties will
be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of
Maryland, and their driving records will be subject to investigation.
SELECTION PROCESS
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. We will not consider
information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as
Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment
(eligible) list for 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
Online
applications are STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, please send your paper
application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to:
Maryland State Department of
Education
Office of Human Resources C/o
Marcia Cooper-Stokes
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
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. Please DO NOT submit any unsolicited materials and/ or
documents. 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 Of Training Approval Specialist- Staff Specialist III (JobAps#: 22-005298-0002). 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. 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
