Early Childhood Professional Development Support Specialist - Early Learning - Clatsop Service Center

Position: Early Childhood Professional Development Support Specialist

Department: Early Learning | Child Care Resource & Referral

Location: Clatsop Service Center

Reports To: CCRR Director

Compensation: Classified Salary Schedule, Range N $25.21 - $30.13 per hour; DOE

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: Classified, OSEA

FTE: 1.0/ 220 days per year

NW REGIONAL ESD’S MISSION STATEMENT: In partnership with the communities we serve, Northwest Regional ESD improves student learning by providing equitable access to high quality services and support.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This position is responsible for supporting early childhood professionals and increasing access to high quality, culturally responsive childcare in Clatsop, Columbia and Tillamook counties. This will include coaching and mentoring to child care providers and early childhood educators; addressing professional development requirements, parent communication, business/marketing skills, and state child care regulations. Also responsible for answering questions received through the Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) phone line, responding to questions related to child care subsidies or other areas pertinent to the work of the CCR&R. The position requires working with a culturally diverse population of providers, families and employers.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. AA degree in Child Development, Family Studies, or related field preferred; OR Step 9 or above in the Oregon Registry required
2. Bilingual English/Spanish written and verbal, including ability to deliver training in both languages preferred
3. Clearance in Oregon Central Background Registry
4. Experience with center-based child and family care, preferred
5. Familiarity with Oregon Professional Development Registry and Oregon’s QRIS system preferred
6. Valid Oregon driver’s license
7. Available transportation and proof of auto insurance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

1. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
2. Excellent presentation skills, including development and delivery of trainings
3. Knowledge of childhood care and education system
4. Knowledge and experience working within Oregon’s Early Childhood systems (i.e. resource and referral, Oregon registry, etc.)
5. Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google based applications including word processing, spreadsheets and database entry and queries.
6. Computer literacy including: web based meetings, email, data entry, word processing

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Include the following. Performs some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned. The duties listed below are not inclusive but characteristic of the type and level of work assigned for this position.

1. Answer the Child Care Resource and Referral phone line; Provide technical assistance, general information, referrals including follow-up with parents, providers and the community
2. Enter data and maintain databases
3. Develop written and visual materials on quality child care issues
4. Provide presentations to employers, employee groups, community groups, parents and child care providers on the topic of quality child care and family-friendly workplace policies Conduct follow-up evaluations of trainings
5. Recruit and train childcare providers
6. Recruit child care providers for participation in professional development opportunities available through agency and Child Care Resource & Referral program
7. Contribute to, and/or edit articles for the parent or provider quarterly newsletters.
8. Produce reports required for evaluating program effectiveness and funding requirements; participate in ongoing evaluation of program effectiveness
9. Assist in development of quarterly and annual training plan
10. Work with Focused Child Care Network Participants to implement quality standards; this includes recruiting Focused Network participants and providing individual coaching for participants as needed
11. Provide individual coaching for Focused Network Participants, and other providers as needed
12. Recruit Quality Rating and Improvement System participants and provide support to early learning programs working towards a Star rating in Oregon’s (QRIS)
13. Work collaboratively with community partners to advocate for increased availability and quality of early learning programs in the region
14. Attend county early childhood advisory committee meetings as required
15. Support early learning professionals in developing individual Professional Development Plans including navigating the community college system

Note: The description contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principle functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

NWRESD believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. The administration reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary that still reflect the essential functions of the department. It is our expectation that every employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the ESD’s goals.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northwest Regional Education Service District is proud to be an antiracist, Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to race, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, religion, veteran or military status, or any other category protected under the law.

Northwest Regional Education Service District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment procedures for individuals experiencing a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at hrhelp@nwresd.k12.or.us. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900.