Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI) Specialist (Child Care Specialist II)

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Salary : $62,482.37 - $104,137.49 Annually Location : FAIRFAX (EJ27), VA Job Type: FT Hourly W BN Job Number: 25-01503 Department: Neighborhood & Community Svcs Opening Date: 08/09/2025 Closing Date: 8/22/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Pay Grade: S22 Posting Type: Open to General Public Job Announcement This position oversees the education and comprehensive services provided by community-based childcare sites to children and their families enrolled in the Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI) program. Provides virtual and on-site coaching and technical assistance, to ensure VPI sites' compliance with VPI requirements, to early childhood educators in the areas of curriculum implementation, child assessments and screenings, adult-child interactions, engaging learning environments, family engagement, VQB5 processes (including CLASS observations), and professional development for teachers. Supports VPI sites in guiding VPI teachers, children, and families through the transition to kindergarten. Works with VPI site directors and teachers to ensure effective support for children with disabilities and challenging behaviors and dual-language learners. Supports VPI sites with financial processes, such as identifying program purchasing needs and creating and submitting VPI invoices. Documents the provision and tracking of all services to children, their families and early childhood professionals in VPI community-based programs. Works under the supervision of the Child Care Specialist III. Note: Position requires flexibility in scheduling, including some evening and Saturday hours. Illustrative Duties Serves as the "expert" within a function, a particular field of knowledge or services (e.g., disabilities, health, education, child care referral) within a broad program area; Assists in developing, enhancing, and assessing programs; Recommends changes to local policies and procedures; Assesses needs, and develops, delivers, and evaluates training programs; Oversees delivery of technical assistance provided to providers, parents, centers, and the community; Coordinates services with other governmental programs and community organizations; Works with multidisciplinary teams to develop plans to best meet children's needs; Reviews research and demographic data for official county reports; Maintains current knowledge of legislation, best practices, and performance measures; Updates systems and resources to match current program strategies; Monitors programs for compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations; Participates in the hiring and evaluation process of staff in the program area. Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methodology of assigned area of accountability; and/or extensive knowledge in particular area of expertise; Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; Ability to keep current on the latest theories of early childhood development and education; Ability to work independently and as a member of a team; Ability to manage projects and supervise others; Ability to assess, deliver, and evaluate training. Employment Standards MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to") Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in early childhood education, psychology, social work, or a closely related field; plus two years of experience in day care administration, early childhood education, or related human service administration. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and a Child Protective Services Registry check to the satisfaction of the employer. Additional Work Schedule Requirements: Position requires flexibility in scheduling, including some evening and Saturday hours. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>PreK Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) certified observer.</li><li>Experience working with a diverse population.</li><li>Experience providing on-site technical assistance, mentoring, and/or coaching for early childhood professionals.</li><li>Experience working with early childhood professionals in an early childhood program, center and/or family child care home.</li><li>Experience in the following areas: Assess program curriculum and environments to implement quality improvements; mentor or coach early childhood professionals; create quality improvement plans for early childhood programs; use project management software; develop and present professional development workshops or courses.</li></ul> PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work is generally sedentary in nature. However, incumbent may be required to do some walking, standing, bending, and carrying items up to 25 pounds. Ability to operate keyboard-driven equipment. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Sufficiently mobile to attend meetings at various locations and make presentations to county staff and community. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel Interview and may include a practical exercise. The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39% of residents speak a language other than English at home () and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity. Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY. #LI-LD1 Merit Positions Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following: <ul><li>Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage</li><li>Group Term Life Insurance</li><li>Long Term Disability</li><li>LiveWell Program</li><li>Flexible Spending Programs</li><li>Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)</li><li>Paid Holidays</li><li>Contributory Retirement Plan</li><li>Deferred Compensation</li><li>Employee Assistance Program</li><li>Employees' Child Care Center</li><li>Continuous Learning Opportunities</li></ul> NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: For additional details please visit the Non-Merit Positions <ol><li>Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.<ul><li>Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage</li><li>Flexible Spending Program</li><li>Deferred Compensation</li></ul></li><li>Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.<ul><li>No benefits</li></ul></li></ol> 01 What is the highest level of education that you have completed? <ul> <li>Less than 12th grade</li> <li>High school diploma or GED</li> <li>Some college</li> <li>Associate's degree</li> <li>Bachelor's degree</li> <li>Master's degree</li> <li>Doctorate degree</li> </ul> 02 If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a related degree. <ul> <li>Less than 45 quarter hours</li> <li>45 to less than 90 quarter hours</li> <li>90 to less than 135 quarter hours</li> <li>135 to less than 180 quarter hours</li> <li>180 or more quarter hours</li> <li>Less than 30 semester hours</li> <li>30 to less than 60 semester hours</li> <li>60 to less than 90 semester hours</li> <li>90 to less than 120 semester hours</li> <li>120 or more semester hours</li> <li>Not applicable</li> </ul> 03 Please indicate the major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). Check all that apply. <ul> <li>Early childhood education</li> <li>Psychology</li> <li>Social work</li> <li>Other (related field)</li> <li>Other (non-related field)</li> <li>Not applicable</li> </ul> 04 If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list all of your completed majors and minors. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable". 05 How many years of full-time equivalent professional experience do you have in day care administration, early childhood education, or related human service administration? <ul> <li>None</li> <li>Less than one year</li> <li>One to less than two years</li> <li>Two to less than three years</li> <li>Three to less than four years</li> <li>Four to less than five years</li> <li>Five to less than six years</li> <li>Six or more years</li> </ul> 06 How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have in providing on-site technical assistance, mentoring, and/or coaching for early childhood professionals? <ul> <li>None</li> <li>Less than one year</li> <li>One to less than two years</li> <li>Two to less than three years</li> <li>Three to less than four years</li> <li>Four to less than five years</li> <li>Five or more years</li> </ul> 07 In what capacity have you worked with early childhood professionals in an early childhood program, center and/or family child care home? Check all that apply. <ul> <li>Provided professional development in a large setting</li> <li>Provided professional development and technical assistance in a child care center or family child care home</li> <li>Provided observations and feedback to early childhood educators</li> <li>None of the above</li> </ul> 08 How many years of full time equivalent experience do you have providing on-site technical assistance, mentoring, or coaching for early childhood professionals? <ul> <li>None</li> <li>Less than one year</li> <li>One to less than two years</li> <li>Two to less than three years</li> <li>Three to less than four years</li> <li>Four to less than five years</li> <li>Five or more years</li> </ul> 09 Which of the following areas do you have expertise? Check all that apply. <ul> <li>Assessed program curriculum and environments to implement quality improvements</li> <li>Mentored or coached early childhood professionals</li> <li>Created quality improvement plans for early childhood programs</li> <li>Used project management</li> <li>Developed and presented a professional development workshop or course</li> <li>None of the above</li> </ul> 10 Are you a current certified CLASS observer? Check all that apply. <ul> <li>Infant</li> <li>Toddler</li> <li>Pre-K</li> <li>None of the above</li> </ul> 11 Have you worked with people from many different cultures and diverse backgrounds? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> Required Question

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