REPOSTJudy Center Program Specialist - Baltimore, United States - State of Maryland

Description

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.

*This is a Re-Post. If you applied for this position prior there is no need to apply again as your application will be considered.


GRADE
State
Salary Grade 21
Salary

Range:
$78,749.00

- $126,912
*State
Salary Guidelines apply for current State employees.


LOCATION OF POSITION
Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The
Judy Center Program Specialists serve as a technical specialist providing
specialized outreach, intervention, compliance monitoring, and/or curriculum
development, consultation, advice, and technical assistance in a birth through
adult basic education initiative related to Maryland's comprehensive statewide
assessment programs. These employees provide technical guidance as a member of
internal and external work teams. Effectively implement the Judith P. Hoyer
Early Childhood Education Enhancement Grants (Judy Centers) to align with the Blueprint
for Maryland's Future and oversee the expansion of Judy Center sites from FY24-•Review competitive and continuation grants submitted by Local Educational
Agencies (LEAs) for state requirements and quality to approve and issue
funding. Work with the Judy Center Program Manager to ensure that the MSDE Judy
Center budget is expended in a timely manner and in accordance with grant
requirements and finance regulations. Provide on-going technical assistance and
program support to Judy Centers statewide both virtually and in person. Serve
as the MSDE Judy Center liaison to collaborate and coordinate programming with
LEAs, divisions within MSDE, and public and private organizations.


POSITION DUTIES
Serves as the technical specialist for implementing the Judith P.
Hoyer Early Childhood Education Enhancement Grants (Judy Centers) providing
oversight to expand Judy Center sites from FY24- 30 and align with the
Blueprint for Maryland's Future.

Travels to Judy
Center sites across the State to monitor and provide technical assistance and
program improvement.
Document visits
with comprehensive reports.
Monitors and
evaluates all programmatic activities and fiscal spending of the Judy Center sites
operated by local boards of education and provides strategic guidance and
practice-based coaching for Judy Center staff.
Conducts
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 monitors the progress of
Judy Center sites and recommends State-approved performance measure goals for
Judy Center grant-funded programming that aligns with The Blueprint for
Maryland's Future.
Ensures that
grant funds are used to serve children ages birth through five years of age and
their families within a school's catchment area and that centers provide
comprehensive early care and education services to promote continuous
improvement toward child development and school readiness.
Provides
technical assistance to local school systems regarding the intent in designing
and operating Judy Center sites that align with the intended Judy Center model,
assuring that funded programs meet State-approved goals and objectives.
Approves and monitors budgets, amendments, reporting,
and expenditures for Judy Center grants.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

A Master's degree or the equivalent of 36 credit hours of post-baccalaureate course work from an accredited college or university.

Experience:
Four years of administrative or teaching experience in, or affiliated with, an education program. Experience with
Early Childhood school readiness programs,
early childhood programs, Judy Centers and Head Start, Early Head Start is
preferred.


Notes:
Candidates may
substitute a Bachelor's Degree with 6 years of the specified content experience
to satisfy the Minimum Qualifications noted above.
Candidates may substitute the possession of a
Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to
the position option for one year of the requiredexperience.
The required field of education and experience are
unique foreach option and are established by MSDE in accordance
withEducation Article, Section 2-104 of the Annotated Code
ofMaryland. The specific education and experiencequalifications
for each position are on record in the Human Resource Management Branch of the
Division of BusinessServices.
Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military
service experience as a commissioned officer in Education Program
classifications or Education Program specialtycodes in the Education
field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and
education.


DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicants
who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Please include clear and
specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

Knowledge of multigenerational approaches for
families and children, especially those from the most historically underserved
communities.
Knowledge of data systems.
Knowledge of Judy Center operation and purpose of the 12 Component
Standards.
Knowledge of the
principles, procedures, and practices of grants management and financial
appropriations
Knowledge of
financial practices and budget analysis for education programs.
Skilled in presenting
accurate and concise reports and interpreting policies, procedures, laws and
regulations.
Ability to
provide technical assistance for grant management.
Ability to
establish and maintain harmonious working relationships; must be able to
communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.


SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants
must consent to State and FBI (CJIS) background check as a routine procedure
for all employees.


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. Successful
candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified.
The resulting list of qualified candidates will be in effect 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
Applicants
must complete the MD State Government online application for employment and submit
their professional resume. The application and resume must clearly
demonstrate that the applicant satisfies the minimum qualifications for the
position. 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 address listed.

If you are
unable to apply online, paper applications can be obtained from the link below
and be faxed to or mailed to MSDE Office of Human Resources, 200
W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD If there is a supplemental
questionnaire, this must be completed and sent in with your paper application.
Postmarks will not be accepted.

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 State's diversity. Individuals
with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank
our Veterans for their service to our country.

All
application materials must be received in our office by the Closing Date.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are
available upon request.