Specialist, Early Childhood - Community Schools

Position Type:
LEAD - CENTRAL OFFICE PROFESSIONAL (Certificated)/SPECIALIST (C35300)

Date Posted:
5/31/2024

Location:
JEFFERSON BUILDING (099901)

Closing Date:
06/05/2024BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB TITLE: Specialist,Early Childhood - Community Schools

REPORTS TO: Director, Early Childhood Programs

DEFINITION: Provides support to community schools, eligible private providers, and families with preschool and prekindergarten enrollment. Provides guidance on collecting, organizing, and analyzing data that supports the development of individualized programming for students. Works to engage more private providers so that eligible students and families have options for full day preschool and prekindergarten. Develops curriculum resources and provides professional development. Provides instructional and behavioral strategies to preschool and prekindergarten teachers to assist students in accessing the early childhood curriculum.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Participate in the development, revision, and/or implementation of the early childhood curriculum in alignment with the Maryland Early Learning Frameworks and College and Career Ready Standards.
• Provide technical assistance and consultation services to eligible private providers related to kindergarten readiness, curriculum, professional development, school readiness, and services for student subgroups.
• Offer professional development opportunities to eligible private provider teachers and teaching assistants.
• Provide professional learning to administrators and teachers in Community Schools to ensure the implementation of an effective, research-based early childhood instructional program that meets accreditation standards and requirements.
• Recruit additional private providers to ensure that families who meet the qualifications for early childhood programming at no cost have options in their communities.
• Collaborate with Community School Facilitators and Judy Centers to identify funding sources and programs to ensure supports are provided and barriers identified for students and families.
• Identify and recommend prevention, intervention, and enrichment opportunities for students in early childhood programs.
• Plan and present early childhood information, including BCPS student achievement data, to various audiences.
• Collaborate with content offices to ensure alignment between early childhood curricula, Maryland Early Learning Standards, and content standards.
• Support early childhood educators with planning, modeling, and coaching of lessons and activities to support the needs of diverse student populations.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, eligible childcare providers, and school-based administrators to solicit feedback to identify BCPS elementary early childhood curricular needs and ensure an understanding of MSDE guidelines for early childhood instruction.
• Collaborate with the Department of Special Education to ensure all students have access to quality early childhood programs.
• Maintain personal professional growth in early childhood instructional practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education. Training and Experience:

• Master's degree in early childhood education, human development, or related field.
• Five years of related teaching experience.
• Completion of Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling training or other foundational Science of Reading Progressional Learning preferred.

Licenses and Certificates:

• Possession of or eligibility for a Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate.
• Administrator I endorsement preferred.

Knowledge. Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of evidence-based practices for early childhood instruction.
• Knowledge of the Maryland Early Learning Frameworks and College and Career Ready Standards.
• Knowledge of learner-centered small group instruction.
• Demonstration of outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstration of strong leadership, communication, and human relation skills.
• Possession of technology competency (e.g., database, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications).
• Skill and experience in data analysis and application.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
The work of this class is generally performed both in school and office environments. Travel to schools throughout Baltimore County is required. Work includes the operation of office equipment, computers, and assistive technology devices. Limited physical activities may be required.

FLSA: Exempt

SALARY: Grade 08 on the BCPS CASE 12 Month payscale $88,843 - $132,017.

Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System

This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Instructions
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Each time an applicant applies to a job with BCPS, the application must be resubmitted. If an applicant started an application with BCPS in the past and at a later date decides to apply for additional positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to review the entire application and ensure that all data is up to date (for example, the applicant may need to add additional schooling or certifications, an additional work experience, or provide updated references). The applicant must remember to review the entire application each time for accuracy and submit each time for a new or different vacancy.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. Applicants should notify their reference proactively to inform them they will receive a form via email through a MAILBOT email address from Baltimore County Public Schools. Applicants should also inform their reference(s) of the job they are applying to.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
• Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Badges and Benefits session.
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board's nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 ([redacted]). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9600 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 118, Baltimore, MD 21220 ([redacted]).

Contact Information

Susan B. Stansbury
Director, Staffing
6901 Charles Street, E Building
Towson, Maryland 21204
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