Staff Specialist - Baltimore, United States - Baltimore City Public Schools

Description

Baltimore City Public Schools is seeking a Staff Specialist - Pre-K Enrollment to support the development of a system of unified and common enrollment for Pre-K that is the same for all schools and eligible private providers, ensures access for all eligible students, and reflects the demographics of the enrolled student population.

• Assists families with Pre-K enrollment queries and admissions procedures.
• Oversees centralized Pre-K enrollment.
• Organizes and inputs information into student management system.
• Manages early admission to kindergarten and 1^st Grade process.
• Manages Pre-K waiver process.
• Handles phone calls and emails from prospective Pre-K parents, staff, and stakeholders.
• Plans and coordinates with the Office of Early Learning events and other important dates.
• Answers application and enrollment inquiries from the public.
• Maintains relevant records and documentation as required by the job.
• Supports the overall work of the Early Childhood Education including support and collection of information for the website and partnerships.
• Collects and manages documentation and correspondence to support the online registration system.
• Serves as point of contact and coordinates support to the Pre-K district-wide program, including, but not limited to Office of Early Learning, Schools, Enrollment Officials, Office of Achievement and Accountability staff, parents, community organizations as well as internal departments.
• Works in concert with Central Enrollment staff to support Pre-K enrollment processes, monitor and report program attendance, resolves, and manage concerns, and support community communication.
• Collaborates with members of Central Enrollment team to research questions regarding the program and resolving any issues as requested.
• Supports a centrally managed process for matching family's preferences with school options, promoting socioeconomically and racially diverse learning environments
• Prepares and supports district-wide monitoring of Pre-K demographic data and K demographic data such as prior care and priority levels.
• Prepares and supports district-wide professional development on Pre-K enrollment processes.
• Works in collaboration with Data Specialist to disseminate raw data into user friendly terms and presentations to share with stakeholders.
• Attends, supports, and/or facilitate at staff meetings/workshops/in-services.
• Participates in Early Childhood professional development, events and/or meetings related to family engagement.
• Monitors and supports regular communications to families, including face to face and/or virtual family engagement sessions for parents and community members.
• Mentors or coach enrollment officials to increase skill and overall effectiveness.
• Serves on district, state and national committees as requested.
• Assists in the District's efforts to solicit ideas, values, and concerns from families about school and District decisions.
• Coordinates and implement a plan for staff to achieve high quality certification.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies and the professional standards.

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field. Master's degree preferred. Degree must be from an accredited college or institute.
• Certifications required:
• Three years of early childhood experience.
• Considerable knowledge of data and tracking systems.
• Knowledge of local library resources.
• Ability to generate and build effective and successful partnerships across multiple offices and organizations.
• Understanding of the local political landscape in Baltimore City.
• Interpersonal skills that ensure effective team building.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to make persuasive presentations to diverse audiences and community members and distil complex information for ease of communication.
• Proficient in the knowledge and use of technical computer applications.

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
• Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
• Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
• All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
• All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application

Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link:

• Baltimore City Public Schools ("City Schools") does not discriminate in its employment, programs, and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, family structure, ability (cognitive, social/emotional, and physical), veteran status, genetic information, age, immigration or citizenship status, socioeconomic status, language, or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations. Discrimination undermines our community's long-standing efforts to create, foster, and promote equity and inclusion for all. Some examples of discrimination include acts of hate, violence, harassment, bullying, or retaliation. For more information, see City Schools' non-discrimination statemen City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups.

For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, please contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Manager, 200 E. North Avenue, Room 208, Baltimore, MD 21202; phone); fax).

This position is affiliated with the Paraprofessionals and School Related Personnel (PSRP) bargaining unit.

This position is affiliated with the City Retirement Plan.