Project Specialist, Child Development Programs: English/Spanish Bilingual (Speaking) And Biliterate (Reading And Writing) Required

Job Summary

Job Summary

This position will be assigned to the Child Develop Programs Department under the Educational Services Division: Under general supervision, implement Santa Cruz County of Education Child Development Programs' projects, services, and activities.

May exercise technical and functional supervision over lower level staff. This assignment may include work on evening or weekends and travel to different sites.

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Requirements / Qualifications

Please read the complete job description. Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by two years of college course work in early childhood education or a related field.

Experience: Two years of responsible technical experience in the child care and development or related field and one year of experience providing technical and functional supervision. License or Certificate: Possession of a valid First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor's certificate. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license and appropriate vehicle operation insurance.

Application Procedures: Applicants must submit a completed application and are encouraged to attach a résumé to the application material.

Qualified applicants will be invited to a written examination (50%). Those passing the written examination will be invited to an oral examination covering the knowledge and skills required (50%). An eligibility list will be established and the top three ranks of candidates will be interviewed for final consideration and appointment. The eligibility list established will remain in effect for a period of six (6) months unless it no longer exists due to an insufficient number of available candidates. If an applicant needs reasonable accommodation, we must be informed prior to the administration of the test.

Applicants will be invited to a bilingual proficiency exam and must pass the Oral, Written and Reading sections to receive the 5% Bilingual Stipend. If selected, fingerprinting is required. You will need to supply our office with a negative tuberculosis test clearance.

The certificate is good for a four-year period. You can have the test done through the Santa Cruz Health Department, Doctors on Duty Clinic or by calling a physician or a clinic of your choice.

Comments and Other Information

Benefits: Employees assigned to this schedule are entitled to receive vision, dental and medical coverage for the employee and their dependents.

Employees have a choice between various medical plans. Each plan may have an employee premium contribution amount for which the employee can utilize a tax sheltered Section 125 Plan. Retirement benefits are accrued through the Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). CalPERS members are required to pay their portion of the retirement plan.

The employee also receives long-term disability insurance and life insurance. For more information please review the Classified Summary of the Benefits Administration Page on the Santa Cruz County Office of Education website or read it on the link to the right under Links Related to this Job. The Santa Cruz County Office of Education provides an Associate Degree stipend of $375, a Bachelor's Degree stipend of $750, a Master's Degree stipend of $1,500, a Doctorate Degree (no Master's) of $1,500 or a Doctorate Degree (with Master's) of an additional $400 per year for eligible employees. Degree stipend is prorated based upon full time equivalent.

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