IdahoSTARS Regional Professional Development Specialist
Full Time
Post Falls, ID
Posted
Job description
Position Information
Internal Posting?
Posting Number
SP003538P
Position Title
IdahoSTARS Regional Professional Development Specialist
Division/College
College of Education, Health & Human Sciences
Department
Ctr on Disabilities & Human Dev
Location
Off Campus Location - Post Falls
Position Overview
The Regional Professional Development (PD) Specialist, under the direction of the Training Office Lead, helps support the goals of the IdahoSTARS project with delivery of early childhood professional development opportunities that are equitable, research-based, and demonstrate best-practices for child care providers serving children birth to 12 years old in Idaho. The Regional PD Specialist is responsible for delivering professional development opportunities, developing early childhood curriculum and technical assistance modules, and training staff and trainers on developed materials. This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
Unit Overview
CDHD/IdahoSTARS is a statewide program funded by Idaho Department of Health and Welfare-Block Grant, designed to assist parents by offering child care referrals and information about quality child care settings as well as to assist child care providers with a variety of professional development opportunities and resources.
The Center on Disabilities and Human Development (CDHD) is Idaho’s University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). There are 67 UCEDDs throughout the U.S. and its territories; each one associated with a university. UCEDDs strive, through education, outreach, research, and service to accomplish a shared vision that foresees a nation in which all Americans, including Americans with disabilities, participate fully in their communities.
Position Qualifications
Required Experience
Experience:
- In training curriculum delivery;
- Experience in the development of content grounded in research in a deliverable manner;
Required Education
Education: Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Human Development, Family and Consumer Studies, Child and Family Studies, Child Care and Development, Family Relations and Child Development.
Required Licensures, Certifications or other
- Requires the ability to travel between locations during the business day for meetings and support of program activities;
- Non standard working hours as needed.
Additional Preferred
Education: Bachelor’s Degree Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Human Development, Family and Consumer Studies, Child and Family Studies, Child Care and Development, Family Relations and Child Development Childhood, plus five years’ experience in the field of early care and education;
Experience:
Experience:
- In using Adult Learning Principles to ensure quality content delivery and development;
Knowledge of:
- Quality inclusive care;
- Cultural responsiveness;
- Practice-based coaching in early childhood settings;
- Gathering, assembling, correlating, and analyzing data;
- Interpreting federal or state regulations / guidelines;
Ability to:
- Maintain high level of confidentiality;
- Interact with staff in a positive manner;
- Work in a state-wide team environment to accomplish goals;
- Organize and problem-solve in a self-sufficient manner;
- Use data to make informed decisions; Manage a variety of projects simultaneously and work in a fast-paced environment;
- Ensure high customer satisfaction by responding to customer questions promptly, in a knowledgeable, friendly manner over the phone, email or in-person, following up when necessary to ensure concerns are resolved;
- Portray a friendly, professional demeanor with a positive attitude.
Physical Requirements
Working Conditions
Degree Requirement
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
Posting Information
FLSA Status
Overtime Eligible
Employee Category
Classified
Pay Range
Salary Commensurate with Experience
Type of Appointment
Fiscal Year
FTE
1.0
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Funding
This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.
No
Posting Date
08/17/2022
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants need to address each individual required qualification, along with preferred qualifications that apply, in the
letter of qualification.
Applications received before January 3, 2023 will receive first consideration. Position will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.
Applicant Resources
https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs.
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