Early Childhood Spec Inf/TD

Position Summary: To organize and conduct the West Virginia Infant Toddler Professional Development Program (WVIT I & II PDP) for caregivers and administrators, and other trainings as designated and offer technical assistance.
Essential Functions: Adhere to RVCDS and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Code of Ethics.
Complete initial online training for Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale-revised (ITERS-R) within first (6) months of employment.
Become fully certified in the Program for Infant/Toddler (PITC) with timeline for completion per policy and procedures prior to presenting WVIT- Relationship-Based Care (WVIT II).
Implement WVIT PDP per established policies and procedures including but not limited to: Caregiver and administrative modules, TACITS, implementation of the performance measurement system and resource process.
Implement WVIT PDP Modules for Administrators as needed to build regional capacity of administrators having completed the modules.
Conduct outreach efforts in relation to the WVIT PDP.
Identify areas of need for WVIT PDP and establish accessible geographic locations and instruction times to meet providers’ and administrators’ needs to ensure that WVIT PDP is offered according to ECE guidelines regarding frequency for WVIT I and WVIT II.
Implement WVIT PDP Caregiver modules and Technical Assistance for Caregivers of Infant and Toddler (TACIT).
Ensure all professional development is linked to WV Core Knowledge and Competencies and the WV Early Learning Standards Framework for ages birth to five.
Provide formal, long-term on-site technical assistance, short-term on-site technical assistance, informal, telephone, or email based technical assistance per Division of Early Care and Education guidelines outlined in the CCR&R Policy and Procedure Manual.
Offer information and professional development to providers on curricula, assist interested providers with implementation and expand use of curricula by childcare providers.
Complete process for West Virginia Infant/Toddler Mental Health Credential within one (1) year of PITC certification.
Complete RODCA reports.
Marginal Functions Attend regional or national level conference, training institute or higher education classes related to job, if possible, at least every two (2) years.
Participate in required meetings including but not limited to staff meetings, unit meetings, ITSN meetings, and retreats.
Participate in committees relevant to the program/projects as requested.
Maintain and submit monthly and quarterly training statistics.
Develop, organize, register, and conduct professional development sessions according to the Policy and Procedure Manual.
Maintain file on each professional development topic delivered with an outline, content, and handouts.
Utilize available technology to support professional development delivery.
Submit for approval all specific budget requests for materials, supplies, and training resource materials.
Provide information to providers on regulatory or licensing requirements and assist providers in complying with the health and safety requirements; refer questions on interpretation of regulations to appropriate regulatory or licensing staff.
Work cooperatively with regional childcare regulatory specialists, licensing specialists, providers, and Division of Early Care and Education staff to identify professional development needs and arrange specific professional development opportunities to address these needs.
Any other duties assigned.
Skills & Abilities Able to organize, work collaboratively in team environments, and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Able to be reliable, responsible, and dependable.
Possess excellent verbal, written communication, and computer skills.
Ability to engage effectively with the public and community.
Able to travel extensively and work flexible hours.
Be able to move file cabinets, desks, bock cases, and/or unload vehicles as needed or requested.
Education Preferred: A master’s degree in early childhood, developmental psychology, education psychology or child development and one year of professional experience working with infants and toddlers preferred Minimum: A bachelor’s degree in early childhood, developmental psychology or child development and one year of professional experience working with infants accepted.
Experience Preferred: One year relevant occupational experience Employment Conditions Valid driver’s license Must be eligible to meet requirements of the STARS career pathway including becoming a STARS credentialed trainer.
Environmental Conditions Indoors in a normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, fumes, vibrations, and temperature changes at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the time.
Prolonged sitting at a desk viewing a computer screen and keyboard typing.
Frequent face-to-face, electronic, and virtual interactions with internal and external customers.
Frequently work at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.
Public contact position requiring appropriate business casual apparel.
This position may be eligible to work remotely up to two days per week following a successful 90-day review.
Physical Demands Mobility within the office including movement from floor to floor.
Access information using a computer.
Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times.
ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
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RVCDS has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and marginal duties have been included.
It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the position as described.
It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities.
Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
This document does not represent a contract of employment, and RVCDS reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as RVCDS may deem appropriate.