DEFINITION
Under the direction of the assigned administrator, the Child Development Permit Specialist will assist students in becoming familiar with the various levels of the Child Development Permit awarded by the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). Duties include assisting students with all aspects of the application process, which includes applying for an initial Permit, renewing, or upgrading to higher level of the Permit. The Permit Specialist will verify Permit applications, forward them to the CTC for approval, and document the number of students served and Permits awarded. In addition, the Permit Specialist will serve as a Professional Growth Advisor to assist students in selecting and attaining professional growth activities to satisfy the 105-hour professional development requirement.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from assigned management or supervisory staff. Exercises no supervision of staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This class is responsible for providing guidance and assistance to students and instructors to attain and maintain currency in the various permits issued by the CTC. The work requires knowledge of the application requirements and process of Child Development permits and certificates. Familiarity with the roles and responsibilities of Childhood Education Professional Growth Advisor is essential to the successful performance in this position. Responsibilities include providing technical assistance to students and faculty in the renewals and upgrades of various levels of permits, as well as in areas such as developing goals and activities for professional growth. This class is distinguished from the Program manager in that the latter organizes and oversees all day-to-day administrative and operational activities of the assigned program(s) performing diverse work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibility.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Become knowledgeable about all aspects of the Child Development Permit levels and application requirements, and Professional Growth Advisor roles and responsibility.
Promote and hold regularly scheduled Child Development Permit Information Sessions at the Compton campus.
Meet with students individually, in small groups, and in classroom settings to provide information and application forms.
Answer student questions via email and phone regarding the permit requirements or process.
Provide information regarding Live scan, experience requirements, professional growth advisors, renewals, and upgrade for the permit.
Review submitted permit packets for completeness.
Forward completed packets to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Recommend changes/additions to the Childhood Education Department Web site as issues arise related to the Permit.
Keep records of the number of students who attend Permit Information Sessions, individual sessions and are awarded permits at each level.
Serve as a Professional Growth Advisor for students at Compton College and assist them in designing professional development goals and selecting activities to support these goals.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of early childhood education
Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
Principles and practices of data collection, report preparation, and maintenance of records
Recordkeeping principles and procedures, including developing professional growth plan, goal setting, and tracking verification materials
Modern office practices, methods, computer equipment and computer applications related to work, including word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications.
English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, students, and District staff, including individuals of various ages, various socio-economic and ethnic groups.
Ability to:
Research and acquire technical information for students on professional growth and permit/certificate completion.
Provide assistance and technical advice to students on professional growth and permit/certificate completion.
Explain information and provide assistance to students and faculty.
Assure the care and security of assigned equipment, materials, supplies, and records.
Discuss the permit requirements with college students of varying abilities/backgrounds and serve as the source of helpful information about permit obligations.
Communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing with external establishments such as Child Development Training Consortium, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, or California Department of Education.
Learn, interpret, and apply Federal, State, and local, administrative and departmental laws, codes, regulations, policies, procedures, and interpret legal descriptions.
Recommend professional growth activities to current CD permit holders for fulfillment of the required growth hours.
Advise credential holders about their professional growth plans and activities. Ask questions, make observations and suggestions, and assist permit holders in obtaining information about professional growth opportunities.
Review and evaluate permit application packets for compliance with state and local permit requirements.
Use the standards to determine whether activities identified on a Professional Growth Plan and Record meet the requirements and has a responsibility to inform the permit holder. He/she has a responsibility to inform the permit holder if planned activities do not satisfy the standards
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
Maintain a positive rapport with all Childhood Education Program faculty
Perform in stressful situations and multitask in a busy department environment
Organize own work schedule, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
Maintain flexibility with changes in program and work schedule.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Bachelor's degree in child development, early childhood education, human development, home economic/family and consumer studies or related field
Minimum of two years working in a child development center, preschool, academic department or student services capacity at a community college or public agency.
Skilled in WORD, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Knowledge of relevant Childhood Education programs and College polices.
An interest and ability to work with a diverse group of students.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; copier, printers, software programs, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This classification primarily works indoors and requires frequent standing in and walking between work areas. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.
Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and shelve materials. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
WORKING CONDITIONS
May be required to be on-call and to work various shifts or emergencies on evenings, weekends, and holidays.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS/CLEARANCES
Criminal Justice Fingerprints.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Applicants must submit the following documents by the closing date:
Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. For information on transcript evaluation services, please visit: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf.
- Please Note: Documents uploaded for a previous position cannot be reused for other positions. You must submit the required documents for each position you apply for by the closing date. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application. Applications with an incomplete status will not receive consideration. You may check the status of your application online.
ALL APPLICATIONS MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE AT:
Compton Community College District - Administration - Human Resources
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
Any individual with a disability, who requires reasonable accommodation, may request assistance by contacting the Human Resources Office at (310) 900-1600 extension 2400, or completing form PC1105, a minimum of five (5) working days prior to closing date for this position.
ICT AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ACCESSIBILITY STANDARD STATEMENT:
CCCD is committed to ensuring equal access to instructional materials and information and Communications technology (ICT) for all, particularly for individuals with disabilities, in a timely manner. In accordance with California Government Code 7405, Government Code §11135, Government Code §11546.7, and best practices, CCCD will comply with the accessibility requirements of Section 508 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:
To be considered in the initial committee review, all materials requested in this vacancy notice must be received no later than the filing deadline. Applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit separate materials for each position. The District does not return materials submitted an application for a position. SUBMISSION OF THESE MATERIALS IS THE APPLICANT'S RESPONSIBILITY.
During the interview, consideration will be given to factors in addition to education and experience, including but not limited to professional development, ability to work with others, and commitment to meet student needs.
The District reserves the right to contact the current or most recent employer and to investigate past employment records of applicants selected for interview.
Applicants who are eliminated from consideration will be notified by letter or email. Candidates should not expect official notification of the status of their candidacy until the Board of Trustees has acted upon the District's recommendation for employment.
The District reserves the right to extend the deadline, re-advertise the position, or to delay indefinitely filling this position if it is deemed that applicants for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool. Staffing of this position is contingent upon the availability of funding.
THE DISTRICT
Compton College (originally Compton Junior College) is a public community college offering a full complement of transfer and degree courses, as well as career and technical education. Enrolled students may earn an associate degree or certificate, transfer to a four-year university or train for a career.
Compton College is part of the Compton Community College District, which encompasses an area of about 29 square miles, making educational services available to nearly 300,000 residents of Compton, Lynwood, Paramount and Willowbrook, as well as portions of Athens, Bellflower, Carson, Downey, Dominguez, Lakewood, Long Beach and South Gate. About 290 full- and part-time faculty teach more than 40 degree programs and 20 certificate programs.
HISTORY OF COMPTON COLLEGE
The Compton Community College District (CCCD) was established in 1927 as a component of the Compton Union High School District. In 1950, voters approved a bond issue separating the college from the high school district. Construction of the new college campus was completed on the present site. Classes began on the new campus in fall 1956.
In August 2006, the El Camino Community College District Board of Trustees approved a Memorandum of Understanding to provide educational and related support services to Compton Community College District residents.
On June 7, 2017, the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) granted initial accreditation status to Compton College. The action established Compton College as an accredited college within the El Camino Community College District.
Compton College was officially named the 114th California Community College through unanimous vote by the Board of Governors in July 2017. On August 29, 2018, California Community Colleges Chancellor Eloy Oakley issued Executive Order 2018-01 declaring Compton College will operate as an independent college under the authority of the Compton Community College District (CCCD) Board of Trustees effective June 7, 2019.
MISSION STATEMENT:
Compton College is an equity-driven, inclusive community resource dedicated to providing opportunities and support for historically underserved student populations, particularly students of color. We cultivate a sense of belonging to support students in achieving their academic goals. Compton College provides students with knowledge, strategies, and skills needed for workforce readiness and facilitates clear pathways for program completion and transfer to four-year institutions, all aimed at enhancing the well-being of our local community.
THE COMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Compton Community College District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, marital status, denial of Family & Medical Care Leave, national origin (including language limitations), ancestry, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics), age (40 and above), disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, denial of pregnancy disability leave or reasonable accommodation, or other protected classes, or obligations to the National Guard or Reserve Forces of the United States. For specific details on this policy, please contact the EEO Compliance Officer, at (310) 900-1600, extension 2400.
EMAIL COMMUNICATION:
Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
To be included in the initial screening, application materials must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. on the closing date.
