SUPERVISORY LEAD EDUCATOR

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The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a first level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to Child Development Center or School Age Care Program while ensuring the staff provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth in Child and Youth Programs.

Conditions of Employment Continued: The incumbent serves as a mandated reporter as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect At a minimum, meet qualification requirements stipulated by the US Office of Personnel Management for the 1701 occupational series The duties of this position require the employee to operate a motor vehicle.

An appropriate, valid driver's license is required This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions Position is not Centrally Managed and PCS is not authorized In order to qualify, you must meet the basic requirement and specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-1701, General Education and Training series.

BASIC REQUIREMENT for GS-1701: A Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position.

Note: you MUST submit a copy of your transcript(s) with your application.

OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Applicants have a combination of education and experience in courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in A above.

Note: you MUST submit a copy of your transcript(s) with your application.

AND In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes: Professional knowledge of the theories, principles, and techniques and methodology of education and training of child and youth growth and development.

This knowledge is necessary to provide oversight and direct involvement in the Child Development Center or School Age Care Program, which maintains and improves the physical, social, and mental wellbeing of young children and youth OR EDUCATION: Applicants have 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D.

degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree My education was obtained in an accredited college or university. Note: you MUST submit a copy of your transcript(s) with your application.

OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Applicants have 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D.

or equivalent doctoral degree My education was obtained in an accredited college or university. Note: you MUST submit a copy of your transcript(s) with your application.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible.

One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-10 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1.

Knowledge of professional child and/ or youth development theory, methodology, and practices relating to physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at a variety of ages, with a variety of needs, and in a variety of settings 2.

Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 3. Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws governing the detection, prevention, and reporting of child abuse and/or neglect.

4.

Skill in educating, counseling, and advising child care providers and parents; assessing training and children's developmental needs; and evaluating qualifications and suitability of child care providers..

5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

As a supervisor, ensures staff provide appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth in Child Development or School Age Care Programs.

Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.

Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with other managers and professional staff to ensure seamless service and continuity of quality for all children and youth.

Support and consistently reinforce developmental training of Child Development Center or School Age Care Programs direct care professionals.

Conduct and review program evaluations of classroom and activity areas, identifying areas that need improvement, and establishing and implementing corrective action plans to address deficiencies.

Conducts quality assurance checks on classroom/activity records to include, after action plans, medication and allergy documentation, classroom inspection checklists, temperature logs, inclusion and behavior support plans, accident/incident reports, child attendance and accountability reports, as well as any locally required documentation.??????