Prekindergarten Support Specialists

Introduction

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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.\r
***RECRUITMENT REPOST -PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY.***\r

GRADE

State of Maryland Salary Grade 21\r

LOCATION OF POSITION

Nancy Grasmick Building\r
200 W. Baltimore St., Baltimore MD\r

Main Purpose of Job

This position serves as an education specialist responsible for monitoring programmatically the prekindergarten programs in compliance with the grant requirements of the Prekindergarten Expansion Grant (and any related grants) for program accountability. To develop strategies and procedures that comply with the provisions of legislation authorizing the Blueprint for Maryland's Future and MSDE's strategic plan; to develop protocol, products, and technical assistance services as specified in the grant for funding the design and operation of mixed-delivery prekindergarten and 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.\r
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POSITION DUTIES

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Monitors and evaluates all activities of the prekindergarten expansion sites operated by local boards of education and community-based programs\r
Provides technical assistance to local school systems regarding the intent in the design and operation of prekindergarten expansion sites, assuring that funded programs meet state-approved goals and objectives.\r
Supports the independent evaluator in conducting a long term evaluation of the prekindergarten expansion sites.\r
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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.\r
Experience:�Four years of administrative or teaching experience in, or�affiliated with, an education program.\r
Notes:\r
1.�Candidates may substitute two additional years of�experience directly related to the position option for the�required education.\r
2.�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 required�experience.\r
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.\r
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.\r

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants�who possess the following\r
preferred qualification(s).�Include clear and specific information on your\r
application regarding�your qualifications.\r
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Experience working in both public school and community-based child care prekindergarten settings\r
Experience creating and delivering�professional development including coaching\r
Experience and knowledge of special populations including English Learners and children with special needs\r
Experience with grant management\r
CLASS Pre-K Reliable\r
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SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient\r
information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for\r
this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be\r
submitted by the closing date.�We will not consider the information\r
submitted after this date.�Successful candidates will be ranked as Best\r
Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the�eligible\r
(employment) list for at least one year. The selected candidate will be subject\r
to a criminal history background check as the final step in the selection\r
process.�Please do not put 'See Resume'�in the job duties section of your application and or\r
supplemental questionnaire.��Your application will be considered\r
incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered.�\r

BENEFITS

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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.\r
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.\r
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FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

It is preferred that applicants complete the MD State Government online�application for employment. The application must clearly demonstrate that�the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position. If the applicant is 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, C/o Marcia Cooper Stokes, 200 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD If there�is a supplemental questionnaire, this must be completed and sent in with�your paper application, if you are unable to apply online.\r
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All application materials must be received in our office by the closing�date. Postmarks will not be accepted. 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.\r
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Inquiries can be made to , TDD Appropriate�accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.\r
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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.\r
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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.\r
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As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting,�retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's�diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged�to apply.\r
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We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r