STAFF SPECIALIST II EDUCATION

Salary Grade 16 Standard Salary Schedule

Salary range: $44,017 - $63,880

Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building

200 West Baltimore Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

This is a contractual position responsible for providing program and fiscal management for Judyith P. Hoyer grants and contracts for the Division of Early Childhood Development’s Collaboration and Program Improvement Branch which includes program and fiscal monitoring and overseeing the financial procedures impacting grants and contracts for the Branch.  The position requires travel up to 50% of the time to Judy Center locations statewide.

Provides technical assistance to local school systems in regard to Judith P. Hoyer funding, Early Care and Education Programs. Monitors grants and contracts to ensure compliance with program specifications, fiscal and spending requirements; reviews and approves invoices from grantees/contractors. Determines program needs for funding and recommends strategies for satisfying program objectives and implementation plans.

EDUCATION:  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Education, Special Education, Early Childhood, Social Work, Social Services or related area is required. A Master’s Degree is preferred.  

EXPERIENCE:  Two (2) years of professional experience in grant evaluation and monitoring or budget preparation, development, presentation and execution.  Early childhood program,  and case management experience and knowledge or experience with .  Former Judy Centers work experience desirable.  

NOTES:

1. Applicants may substitute additional experience on a year for year basis for the required education.

Knowledge of the principles, procedures, and practices of grants management and financial appropriations; ability to provide technical assistance for grant management; knowledge of financial practices and budget analysis for education programs (Early Childhood programs, Case Management, Judy Centers, Head Start, Early Head Start preferred); presenting accurate and concise reports; skilled in managing multiple tasks;  interpreting policies, procedures, laws and regulations; case management experience; social services experience a plus, ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships; must be able to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing. 

Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and travel throughout the state are required. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.

For immediate consideration please submit your application by August 14, 2017 - Open until filled.

To apply for this position online go to MSDE Jobs on JobAps (or complete an MSDE Application on marylandpublicschools.org). On-line applications (and resumes) are the preferred method for receiving your application/attachments.  Using this method will allow applicants to access their documents for future recruitments for which they apply and verify that the appropriate documents (resume-credentials) have been attached to the recruitment that requires them. Applicants must include their resume and provide sufficient information on the application to document that they satisfy the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Please do not put "See Resume" in the job duties section of your application; your application will not be considered.  

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.  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 for  Staff Specialist II- Judy Center Program Specialist #105817 (JobAps #17-005297-0003). Mailing Address: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Human Resources, 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland  21201. 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