Texas Rising Star Assessor I-(Children's Learning Institute) San Antonio, DFW, Panhandle

We are looking for a Texas Rising Star Assessor I to join our team and help ensure the quality of early learning programs across Texas. This position is responsible for reliably assessing and monitoring program quality using the Texas Rising Star assessment instrument. The Texas Rising Star Assessor I will collect observation data, follow established assessment protocols, and accurately enter assessment information into an online platform. Assessors evaluate certification status for certified Texas Rising Star early learning programs, as well as programs interested in becoming Texas Rising Star certified, using applicable Notetaking Forms and Facility and Classroom Assessment Forms. This is a community-based position that requires frequent local and statewide travel to early learning programs and communities throughout Texas. Positions are available for candidates located in the San Antonio area, DFW area, and/or the Texas Panhandle . What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue! Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... Free financial and legal counseling Free mental health counseling services Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. Resources for child and elder care Plus many more! Position Summary This position's primary duties will include reliably assessing and monitoring ELP program quality using the Texas Rising Star assessment instrument. The Texas Rising Star Assessor I will be responsible for collecting observation data, adhering to all assessment protocols, and entering data into an online platform. Assessors evaluate certification status for certified Texas Rising Star early learning programs and all early learning programs interested in becoming Texas Rising Star certified throughout the state of Texas, using the applicable Notetaking Forms and Facility and Classroom Assessment Forms. This is a community-based program that requires frequent local and statewide travel. Position Key Accountabilities Collect assessment data from a Texas Rising Star Assessment Visit as described in the Texas Rising Star Guidelines and Texas Rising Star Staff Handbook. This includes utilizing the Texas Rising Star Notetaking Forms and the Texas Rising Star Assessment Record Forms. This is a community-based program that requires frequent local and statewide travel. Makes independent decisions to accurately interpret, score, input ELP program evidence, and input facility and classroom assessment data into CLI Engage to complete Texas Rising Star Assessment procedures as described in the Texas Rising Star Technical Scoring Manual and the Texas Rising Star Engage User Guide (EUG). Maintains accurate and timely records, including data entry of facility and classroom assessments into the Texas Rising Star Assessment Tool in CLI Engage, as described in the Texas Rising Star Technical Scoring Manual and the Texas Rising Star Engage User Guide (EUG). Assists with Texas Rising Star Notetaking and Assessment Record Forms needed for Texas Rising Star Assessment Visit to ensure smooth operations. May monitor Texas Rising Star Notetaking and Assessment Record Forms to ensure sufficient inventory to support the Texas Rising Star Assessment Visit. Attain and maintain the Texas Rising Star Assessor Certification (ATCP). Certified assessors must participate in weekly coding calls and must demonstrate their ongoing mastery of the criteria and their ability to reliably assess program quality through participation in quarterly reliability checks. Texas Rising Star Assessors are required to complete annual professional development and continuing education consistent with the Texas Rising Star annual minimum training hours required for a Texas Rising Star-certified child care center director. Performs other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills Basic knowledge of standard Office Software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required. Work may involve handling biohazardous, chemical, and radiological materials, as well as operating associated equipment. Required safety training and appropriate engineering and administrative controls including the use of personal protective equipment must be followed. Texas Rising Star Assessor Training and Certification Program (ATCP) by Texas Workforce Commission required within 60 Days Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in early childhood education or related field required May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement. Minimum Experience: 2 years of relevant experience required May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement. Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code 117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. 791.4. Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas. #J-18808-Ljbffr UTHealth Houston