INSTRUCTIONAL COACH (3 Positions)

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. 

Salary to be determined based on an institutional salary scale following assessment of the applicant’s educational credentials and experience. $3,000.00 - -  Sign-on incentive - -  for Maryland Professional Certified Teachers

 One position in each of the following locations : Baltimore County, Garrett County, Anne Arundel County

Build teacher capacity and understanding of instructional practices related to the appropriate state education standards by promoting teacher reflection, providing guidance and structure where needed, and ensuring high quality instruction in classrooms through modeling, co-planning, co-teacher, and providing feedback to teachers.

Supports the instructional development of all teachers in understanding the Maryland education standards, Works cooperatively the Coordinator of Curriculum & Instruction, the Coordinator of Career & Technical Education, Coordinator of Special Education & the Coordinator for Guidance and Records, and school-based leadership to provide feedback on educator instructional practices. Performs a variety of tasks with a specific focus on increasing student achievement. Assists teachers and administrators in the curriculum, instruction, assessment, and organizational goals of the school and district by providing collaboration, consulting, and coaching services. Regularly visit with designated schools, teachers, and school administrators to determine a needs assessment. Participates in staff meetings and curricular meetings as designated by the Field Director of Instruction School Support.

EDUCATION: A Master's Degree in School Administration and Supervision or Master's Degree plus the required 18 graduate credits in School Administration and Supervision for the Administrator I Certificate.  Administrator II Certificate preferred. 

EXPERIENCE: Three years of satisfactory teaching experience. Previous juvenile services/alternative education experience preferred.

General knowledge of the Maryland State Education Standards

Experience providing professional learning

Experience with curriculum writing

Advanced Professional Certification with eligibility for Admin I

Employees in this classification are subject to Substance Abuse Testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulation 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.  Applicants must consent to State Police and Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigations/Background Checks as a routine procedure for all employees required to work in State Juvenile Services Facilities.  Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act is required.  If, once employed, it is determined that the incumbent does not qualify for at least a Conditional Certificate, the incumbent's employment will be terminated.    Also, failure to obtain and maintain the appropriate Maryland Teaching Certificate will be the basis for termination of employment.

For immediate consideration please submit your application by August 09, 2019 - Open until filled.

Applications will be screened and placed in one of these categories: Best Qualified, Better Qualified, Qualified, or Not Qualified. Applications will continue active consideration for one year from the date of receipt.  Requests to continue active consideration for an additional year will be honored providing the request is made in the twelfth month of receipt of the application. If an applicant declines to be interviewed two times or refuses a position two times, the application will be removed from active consideration

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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 Instructional Coach, position #083350 (JobAps #19-009536-0001). 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.