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Education Program Specialist I

Mathematics Assessment Specialist

Recruitment #23-005055-0028

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Introduction

The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college and career success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from our divisions, we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs of a diverse population – students, teachers, principals, and other educators throughout Maryland.

GRADE

State Salary Grade 21
 
Annual Salary Range: $78,479 - $102,703 (with progression to $126,912)

LOCATION OF POSITION

Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

Note: All MSDE positions require in-person/on-site reporting.

Main Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for providing Mathematics assessment leadership in the development of the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program which aligns to the Mathematics MD College and Career- Ready Standards. This position collaborates with the curriculum staff to provide resources and professional development opportunities that improves educator’s understanding of the standards and assessments.

POSITION DUTIES

Provides project management including schedule coordination, conducting training workshops, monitoring state test deliverables and assessment delivery systems; develops a variety of assessment items according to standards frameworks; develops and refines item specification documents; assists with the development of assessment guides, brochures, and sample question packets; provides leadership and technical assistance in the implementation of the assessments for the MCAP; collaborates in the development and delivery of online and face-to-face trainings to Local Accountability Coordinators, Special Placement Schools, and School Test Coordinators and other designated educational stakeholders at the local, state and national levels.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS


EDUCATION:  Master’s Degree or equivalent 36 credit hours of post baccalaureate credit hours from an accredited college or university.  Educator Certification in Mathematics preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of administrative, teaching, or other professional work experience in or affiliated with an education program; experience including two years coordinating or administering an education program or services directly related to the position.

NOTES:

  1. Two additional years of experience directly related to the position option may be substituted for the required master’s degree.
  2. Possession of a Doctorate in a field related to the position may be substituted for one year of the required experience. 
  3.  The required field of education and experience are unique for each option and are established by MSDE in accordance with Education Article, Section 2-104 of the Annotated Code of Maryland. The specific education and experience qualifications for each position are on record in the Human Resource Management Branch of the Division of Business Services of the Department of Education.
  4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Education Program classifications or specialty codes in the Education field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

One-year supervisory experience in an elementary/middle school environment with substantial Mathematics responsibilities

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of educational assessment programs; knowledge of online educational assessment; skill in providing technical guidance to internal and external teams; skill in managing multiple timelines and deadlines simultaneously; skills using computer technology; ability to maintain day to day knowledge of all plans, activities, and status of projects and issues; ability to analyze complex program issues and to recommend solutions; ability to maintain effective working relationships with internal and external teams; ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and possible travel throughout the State are required.  Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.

SELECTION PROCESS


Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

For education obtained outside of the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation will be required prior to hire. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

To apply for this position online go to MSDE Jobs on JobAps (or complete an MSDE Application on marylandpublicschools.org). On-line applications (and resumes) are the preferred method for receiving your application/attachments.  Using this method will allow applicants to access their documents for future recruitments for which they apply and verify that the appropriate documents (resume-credentials) have been attached to the recruitment that requires them. Applicants must include their resume and provide sufficient information on the application to document that they satisfy the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Please do not put "See Resume" in the job duties section of your application; your application will not be considered.

If you utilize fax or regular mail as the option to submit required attachments, you will need to resubmit these documents each time you apply for a new position that requires the attachments.  Additionally, you must include the following information on each page of the attachment you submit in order to ensure that we append the attachments to the correct recruitment: First and Last Name, Recruitment Number, and the last 4 digits of your SS# and indicate application for Education Program Specialist I, Elementary/Middle School Mathematics Assessment Specialist #040307, JobAps #23-005055-0028. Mailing Address: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Human Resources, 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. Fax: 410-333-8950 - This fax number is for Department of Education recruitment actions only.

If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850. For inquiries or an MSDE Application, contact 410-767-0019 or TTY/TDD 410-333-3045 or visit our website at http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/.   

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request



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