CDEC Qualifications Specialist (Part-Time)

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is housed within the Division of Early Childhood Workforce to support Qualifications (i.e., education and training experiences) within our CDEC systems, such as Licensing and the PDIS. The new position will report directly to the Early Childhood Professional Credential Program Lead and assume responsibility for the qualifications within the PDIS. This position works closely with staff from the Division of Early Learning Licensing and Administration to define what counts toward the various levels of a qualification, and determines what counts for each qualification, such as education, training, and experience, and ensures qualifications are appropriately supporting CDEC rules. Additional position duties include, but are not limited to: This position supports CDEC qualifications and the use of qualifications as an early childhood workforce development strategy. This position works closely with staff from the DELLA Division to define what counts toward the various levels of a qualification, and determines what counts for each qualification, such as education, training, and experience, and ensures qualifications are appropriately supporting CDEC rules. This position works with external stakeholders to gather input regarding what counts toward the various levels of a qualification This position creates and maintains communications about CDEC qualifications This position follows processes for scoring CDEC qualifications This position provides input on strategy, systems, processes, procedures, guidelines, and standards specific to qualifications work. This position maintains and strengthens alignment with other credentials in the early childhood space in Colorado, including the Early Childhood Professional Credential. Maintains documentation regarding how CDEC qualifications are reviewed and awarded. Creates training materials for all qualification reviewers to support the review and scoring of all PDIS qualifications based on the approved documents and policies. Conducts training sessions for individuals reviewing PDIS qualifications. Maintains comments and responses for all PDIS qualification applications Other duties as assigned

Requirements

State of Colorado residency required.
Six (6) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to Early Childhood Education or Child Development OR a combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to Early Childhood Education or Child Development, equal to five (6) years.
Must have at least two (2) years of experience with child care licensing rules and state statute, including experience following and interpreting statute and corresponding rules to implement a process.
Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

State of Colorado experience related to the duties of this position.
Experience reviewing staff qualifications based on established guidelines, such as state rules and regulations.
Bachelor's, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Child Development; Child Psychology; Early Childhood Education; Special Education; Educational Leadership and Administration; Elementary Education; Family and Human Development; Family Studies; or Special Education, from an accredited college or university.
Experience in Colorado’s early childhood system.
Salesforce experience.
Experience collaborating with the Division of Early Learning Licensing and Administration (DELLA).

Responsibilities

Supports CDEC qualifications and the use of qualifications as an early childhood workforce development strategy.
Works closely with staff from the DELLA Division to define what counts toward the various levels of a qualification, and determines what counts for each qualification, such as education, training, and experience, and ensures qualifications are appropriately supporting CDEC rules.
Works with external stakeholders to gather input regarding what counts toward the various levels of a qualification.
Creates and maintains communications about CDEC qualifications.
Follows processes for scoring CDEC qualifications.
Provides input on strategy, systems, processes, procedures, guidelines, and standards specific to qualifications work.
Maintains and strengthens alignment with other credentials in the early childhood space in Colorado, including the Early Childhood Professional Credential.
Maintains documentation regarding how CDEC qualifications are reviewed and awarded.
Creates training materials for all qualification reviewers to support the review and scoring of all PDIS qualifications based on the approved documents and policies.
Conducts training sessions for individuals reviewing PDIS qualifications.
Maintains comments and responses for all PDIS qualification applications.
Other duties as assigned.