Coordinator of High School Social Studies

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

• Coordinates the development and implementation of high-quality and evidence-based professional learning (i.e., lesson studies; MSDE learning labs; data-driven instruction; etc.), including year-round in-person sessions across the state within districts and school sites.
• Provides leadership support, guidance, and direction to local education agencies (LEA) staff, early learning providers, and other stakeholders across Maryland aligned to best-in-class social studies teaching and learning practices. Collaborates on issues related to the development and integration of accessible resources (i.e., instructional frameworks, curricula, and assessments, presentations, informational materials, etc.).
• Represents MSDE at relevant local, state, and national meetings in areas related to social studies content-specific programs and initiatives.
• Supports the review and evaluation of high-quality, culturally responsive instructional materials, assessments, and resources to ensure alignment to Maryland Social Studies Standards and evidence-based practices.
• Manages and regularly updates MSDE social studies resources and researches exemplary social studies programs, resources, and instructional materials to support the continuous improvement of MSDE’s social studies strategies and initiatives to accelerate student achievement.
• Develops and provides high-quality, evidence-based professional learning and leadership support for local education agencies and early learning providers to effectively implement the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and MSDE’s multiyear Strategic Plan priorities and enablers.
• Supports the Director of Social Studies in developing, deploying, and facilitating highly effective and relevant professional learning explicitly designed to accelerate student achievement, especially for underperforming schools across the state.
• Collaborates with diverse communities and organizations to develop, implement, and analyze programs and strategies to scale students’ participation in social studies-aligned college and career readiness pathways.
• Collaborates closely with LEA staff and early learning providers to build the capacity to develop, interpret, and implement best in class social studies programs and initiatives, courses, instructional frameworks, curricula and assessments, and innovations to narrow and close opportunity and achievement gaps for historically disadvantaged students.
• Facilitates and manages data collection, program monitoring and implementation, continuous improvement, and engagement initiatives and special projects.
• Supports the preparation of responses on behalf of MSDE leadership, the State Superintendent of Schools, the State Board of Education, and the Governor’s office, and other key leaders across the State.
• Represents MSDE at federal, state, and local meetings related to science content-specific programs and initiatives and works collaboratively with MSDE Divisions and Offices and Maryland Council for the Social Studies, National Council for the Social Studies, Maryland Heritage Areas Authority, and other organizations to review and provide feedback on proposed educator preparation programs.

1. Candidates may substitute a bachelor’s degree with 7 years of the specified content experience to satisfy the minimum qualifications noted above.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to the position option 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.
4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Education Program classifications or Education Program specialty codes in the Education field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

• Knowledge of secondary (grades 9-12) History, Social Studies, and/or Social Sciences programs and curriculum, including inquiry-based instructional practices that align with the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework. 
• Knowledge of Maryland State Standards for social studies and the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework, with demonstrated experience implementing inquiry-based, C3-aligned professional learning for social studies educators.
• Knowledge of state and national standards, including Maryland College and Career Readiness Pathway Standards, as well as trends, policies, regulations, and best practices in History, Social Studies, and Social Sciences at the secondary level.
• Skill in designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating high-quality, inquiry-driven social studies programs and providing service-oriented technical assistance that promotes rigorous and engaging instruction.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, facilitating, and evaluating professional learning initiatives focused on inquiry-based social studies practices, curriculum alignment with C3, and effective use of instructional strategies to enhance student engagement and civic competence.
• Skill in collaborating with diverse communities, stakeholders, and organizations to implement programs and strategies that meet the unique needs of secondary students.
• Ability to organize, manage, and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic educational environment.
• Ability to interpret and apply learning standards, policies, and regulations to support curriculum alignment and program improvement.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a wide range of stakeholders, including educators, administrators, and community partners.
• Ability to work as part of a collaborative team and establish and maintain effective working relationships across educational settings.