Virginia Quality Technical Assistance Specialist (Child Care Specialist II) Salary $53,104.27 - $88,507.12 Annually Location FAIRFAX (EJ27), VA Job Type FT Hourly W BN Department Family Services Job Number 18-01912 Closing 9/21/2018 5:00 PM Eastern Pay Grade S22 Posting Type Open to General Public Job Announcement Recruits, supports, and provides coaching and mentoring to center-based programs and family child care providers in Northern Virginia (Fairfax County, Loudoun County, Arlington County, City of Alexandria) participating in the Northern Region of Virginia Quality (Virginia's Quality Rating and Improvement System). Offers on-site support to early childhood programs to improve services related to early learning environments, family engagement, adult-child interactions, health and safety, social-emotional competencies, early intervention, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences (curriculum). Designs and implements professional learning opportunities for center-based and family child care educators participating in Virginia Quality. Documents services provided and completes required reports. Attends local and regional training sessions and team meetings. Duties are performed under the supervision of the Child Care Specialist III. Note: This job announcement will be used to fill two full-time Virginia Quality Technical Assistance Specialist (Child Care Specialist II) positions located in Fairfax, Virginia. The salary will not exceed the midpoint (or $70,805.70) of the advertised compensation range. The position requires flexibility in scheduling, including some evening and Saturday hours. Employment Standards MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in early childhood education, psychology, social work, or a closely related field; plus two years of experience in day care administration, early childhood education, or related human service administration. CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Driver's license required upon hire. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate degree (master or doctorate level) in early childhood education. At least five years of experience working with early childhood education programs. Two or more years of experience providing professional development instruction for early childhood educators. Bilingual and fluent, both oral and written, in English and Spanish. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to the position must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check, Child Protective Services Registry check, driving record check, and tuberculosis test. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to lift up to 30 pounds. Ability to stand for 2 hours at a time. Ability to walk, negotiate or traverse property sites that may be undergoing construction or having terrain that is not level. Ability to operate keyboard driven equipment. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview. It is the policy of Fairfax County Government to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY. Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following: Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage Flexible Spending Programs Contributory Retirement Plan Life Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Paid Leave (Sick and Vacation) Employee Assistance Program Employees Child Care Center and Fitness Center Flexible Schedule and Telework Options Transportation Subsidy Discount Educational Programs For additional details please visit the . 01 What is the highest level of education that you have completed? Less than 12th grade High school diploma or GED Some college Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate degree 02 If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed. Please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree related to early childhood education, psychology, social work, or similar. Less than 45 quarter hours 45 to less than 90 quarter hours 90 to less than 135 quarter hours 135 to less than 180 quarter hours 180 or more quarter hours Less than 30 semester hours 30 to less than 60 semester hours 60 to less than 90 semester hours 90 to less than 120 semester hours 120 or more semester hours Not applicable 03 Is your degree in one of the following disciplines? Early childhood education Psychology Social work Child & family studies Human development Special education Elementary education Other (related field) Other (non-related field) Not applicable 04 If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list the discipline of your degree. If this question does not pertain to you or you do not possess a degree, enter "N/A". 05 Do you currently possess a valid driver's license? Yes No 06 How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have in a day care administration, early childhood education, or related human services administration? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five to less than six years Six or more years 07 How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have mentoring early childhood educators (center-based and/or family child care)? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five or more years 08 How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have developing and teaching professional development classes (adult education) or providing educational training related to early childhood education? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five or more years 09 If you are fluent in English with some Spanish language proficiency, indicate your proficiency level of Spanish skills. Able to speak and understand Spanish but would require assistance to carryout conversations Able to speak and understand complex conversations in Spanish without assistance Able to speak, read and write in Spanish with ease and at a complex level without assistance No experience Required Question Agency Fairfax County Address 12000 Government Center Pkwy. Suite 270 Fairfax, Virginia, 22035 Phone 703-324-4900 Website