Title: Deputy Superintendent - Early Childhood

State Role Title: Education Administrator IV

Hiring Range: Commensurate based on experience

Pay Band: 7

Agency: Dept of Ed Central Operations

Location: JAMES MONROE BUILDING

Agency Website: doe.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Deputy Superintendent of Early Childhood will help design and develop strategy, policy, and implementation plans, as well as, track progress against goals in order to help ensure that all Virginia children enter school ready. You will work across agencies, with the Governor’s Office and with stakeholders in the field to brainstorm, plan, and execute in a collaborative and dynamic manner.

Specifically, you will leverage the learnings of multiple programs including Virginia Preschool Initiative, Mixed Delivery, the Child Care Development Block Grant as well as other investments in pre-K, Head Start and child care and determine how to scale and sustain them in early childhood classrooms across the Commonwealth.

The ultimate goal is to build the nation’s pre-eminent birth-to-five early childhood care and education system. You will support the Superintendent of Instruction and Board of Education as they strive to unify state government activities around setting early learning standards, measuring quality, monitoring health and safety, preparing teachers, supporting improvement, and rewarding performance in early childhood, including family child care, child care, Head Start and pre-K.

Finally, you will help build seamless pathways into K-3, including leading efforts around the Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program, to ensure the sustainability of early childhood investments and gains.

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of and experience with early childhood across sectors, including family child care, child care, Head Start and pre-K;
  
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state and local government policies and procedures, and state agency functions;
  
• Comprehensive knowledge of early childhood quality measurement and improvement, including using input, outcomes and other data to drive systemic improvement across a mixed delivery system;
  
• Comprehensive knowledge of effective instructional practices, mixed-delivery models and teacher preparation and ongoing professional development for early childhood programs;
  
• Experience in successfully managing federal and/or state grants;
  
• Experience in managing and implementing technology and data systems in early childhood;
  
• Comprehensive knowledge of resource allocations, budgets, and project management;
  
• Ability to analyze and define problems and apply problem-solving techniques to complex education issues;
  
• Ability to manage multiple assignments with critical deadlines and to work collaboratively in a team situation;
  
• Ability to engage with diverse set of stakeholders and use stakeholder input to drive improvement;
  
• Demonstrated skills in effectively presenting technical and complex information to various audiences; and
  Demonstrated skill in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software.

Additional Considerations

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in education or related field; A master’s degree in education with specialization in administration and supervision in elementary/early childhood education is preferred.
  
• Teaching experience in preK-3 and administrative experience in preK-3 or equivalent education and experience.
  

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

A résumé will be accepted in lieu of a completed state application. Applications submitted via e-mail, postal service, fax or hand-delivered will not be considered. Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check. Commonwealth of Virginia employees may have teleworking options available. Final teleworking agreements will be reviewed and approved upon hire.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process. For assistance call: (804) 225-2021, [TTY: 786-8389]

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and the VDOE that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. The Virginia Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: N/A

Email: humanresources@doe.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.