Head Start Systems Specialist - Region X
Head Start Systems Specialist - Region X
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Systems Specialists are uniquely positioned to be a conduit between multiple systems on a state regional and national level which creates the ability to leverage data create collaborative partnerships and expand opportunities that enhance quality for all birthtofive early care and education settings. Systems Specialists identify and promote crosssystem coordination between state and regional partners and provide subject matter expertise resources and consultation to Regional Office and TTA staff to improve coordination efforts across early childhood systems.
This position is homebased in one of the Region X states Seattle Alaska Idaho Oregon Washington) and extensive travel will be required to fulfill the duties of the position.Travel will be within the assigned ACF region as well as to the Washington D.C. metro area and other parts of the country as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- The Systems Specialist shall provide the following inperson or virtually as determined by the regional office.
- Provide subject matter expertise consultation and resources to Regional Office and TTA staff to improveprofessional practices andcoordination opportunities across state and federal early childhood care and education systems that impactHead Startservice delivery.
- Provide effective and timely ongoing professional development and coaching opportunities to TTA Specialists.
- Coordinate with partners such as Head Start associations Head Start State Collaboration Offices and Departments of Education to improve state and local coordination efforts promote collaboration with local education agencies and address crosscutting challenges affecting Head Start children and families.
- Aggregate and analyze regional andTTAdata including datarelated to Head Start collaboration with state and federal early childhood development and education systems local education agencies and other local state and regional partners to identify crosssystem coordination and collaboration issues.
- Implement TTA data aggregation analysis and reporting processes that inform and improve the quality and responsiveness of TTA services and improves coordination with state regional and national priorities.
- Participate in regionallevel meetings withHead Start Collaboration Office(HSCO) Directors state Child Care administrators and other statelevel early childhood systems partners as directed by theRegional Office.
- Provide direct TTA to Head Start/Early Head Startgrant recipientsat the direction of the Regional Office.
- Support emerging OHS initiatives and priorities.
Basic Qualifications:
The Systems Specialist shall have:
- A minimum of a BA or a BS from an accredited university or college in management communication education leadership or administration early childhood education child development or related field.
- If the highest degree was awarded more than ten years ago the resume should specifically detail courses conferences seminars attended or relevant work experience.
- A minimum of five years of experience with at least three years experience with the provision of technical assistance and consultation to Head Start and/or state and federal early childhood development education or human services systems.
- 1 year of experience facilitating successful collaborations within state and federal early childhood development education or human services systems.
- 1 year of experience providing technical assistance that includes working with management teams and program staff.
- 1 year of experience analyzing data and helping programs make data driven decisions.
- 1 year of experience facilitating group discussions and presenting to range of audiences.
- 1 year of experience communicating both orally and in writing to various audiences.
Preferred Experience/Skills:
- Masters Degree in early childhood education child development or related degree.
- Knowledge of Head Start performance standards and all applicable federal state and local laws rules and regulations.
- Experience at state and/or national level with policies early care and education regulations and systems particularly the implementation of the Child Care and Development Fund and/or other state early learning programs.
- Experience with content knowledge related to child care licensing subsidy administration Quality Rating and Improvement Systems (QRIS) child assessment State prekindergarten and other early childhood programs and initiatives.
- Experience with data and management system software such asSmartsheetand Tableau.
Professional Skills:
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint Publisher) required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
- Strong analytical problemsolving and decision making capabilities.
- Team player with the ability to work in a fastpaced environment.
- Ability to work with all levels of internal staff as well as outside clients and vendors.
- Ability to plan and provide technical assistance facilitate group discussions and planning sessions and present to a range of audiences including direct service staff partner providers and ECE leaders.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously while ensuring quality services are provided and deliverable timelines are met.
- Ability to work independently and contribute to a culture of team planning and engagement.
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing to various audiences.
- Ability to collect aggregate analyze and use data to inform planning and decision making and to enhance problem solving and innovation
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The pay range for this position based on fulltime employment is:
$81094.00 $137860.00Washington Remote Office (WA99Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
