Temporary Kindergarten Early Admission Assessor

Temporary Kindergarten Early Admission Assessor

Under the direction of the Office of Early Childhood Program, the Temporary Kindergarten Early Admission Assessor will be responsible for evaluating children whose families have applied for early entry, ensuring that every child within the specific birth window (September 2nd – October 13th) receives a fair and comprehensive opportunity to demonstrate their academic and social-emotional skills.

This position directly supports Priority 1:
Strengthen Learning and Instruction of the HCPSS Strategic Plan. By utilizing end-of-Pre-K Early Learning standards, HCPSS ensures that instruction is appropriately matched to a child's developmental level. This role provides a pathway for advanced learners to begin their formal education based on demonstrated readiness rather than age alone, fostering an environment of equitable access to accelerated learning.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in education, a social science, or a related field.
• Deep understanding of Early Learning standards and developmental milestones for Pre-K and Kindergarten-aged children.
• Ability to interact warmly and professionally with young children and their families.
• Strong organizational skills with an emphasis on digital file structure and formatting
• Strong skills in recording unbiased, descriptive anecdotal evidence.
• Must be available for the training session in March and the subsequent assessment window.

References:

• Two supervisory references will be requested prior to any offer of employment. A task action will be sent by your recruiter upon meeting job qualifications.
• Please gather contact information including email addresses for your current and most recent supervisors. References from co-workers, friends, neighbors and relatives will not be accepted.

Essential

Position Responsibilities:

• Conduct the HCPSS Early Admission assessment for all eligible applicants. You will ensure the process strictly follows the protocols outlined in the Early Admission to Kindergarten Assessment Team Reference Guide. Provide detailed anecdotal notes regarding the child's behavior, engagement, and performance before, during, and after the assessment session.
• Complete scoring of each item using the rubric provided in the Early Admission to Kindergarten Assessment Team Reference Guide.
• Attend the mandatory Assessors Training in March to ensure calibration and familiarity with current assessment tools and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned to advance program goals.

This job description is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

Additional Information:

There will be a pre-screening of all applicant credentials. Interviews will be limited to those applicants who, in addition to meeting the basic requirements, have experiences and education that most closely match the position qualifications and the needs of the school system.

Only applicants who submit all of the requested information by the date of the vacancy will be considered for this position.

Application Requirements:

A complete application must be submitted including an official proof of education. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes. An incomplete application will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

The applicant must be eligible to work in the United States. Employment applications are accepted online only. A completed application must include the following:

• A copy of an official transcript from an accredited college or university approved by the US Department of Education. Education completed outside the United States must be evaluated by an MSDE approved organization. For a list of approved vendors, please .
• All employment and volunteer history from the past 10 years with no gaps including employment dates, position held, and name of the supervisor.

Compensation:

This is a temporary position and is grant funded. The hourly rate is determined by current budget allocations for temporary positions in the Early Childhood Access & Opportunity program.

Benefits:

HCPSS offers Sick and Safe Leave for eligible temporary employees. Additional information can be located on the HCPSS Website for temporary employees.

Temporary employees are also eligible to participate in the Supplemental Retirement Savings Plans: 403(b).

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Professional references will be contacted prior to any offer of employment. Recommended candidates will be required to provide references from current and recent supervisors.

All employees, regular and temporary, must be fingerprinted, have a criminal background investigation completed, and successfully complete the Maryland Employment History Review, pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland. In addition, some positions will require completion of a…