EDUCATION PROGRAM SUPERVISOR

*Promotional Opportunity for Department of Education Employees Only.*

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.

State Salary Grade 22

Annual Salary Range: $68,901 - $89,808 (with progression to $110,635)

Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building

200 West Baltimore Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

This is a professional position responsible for the oversight of major grant programs and initiatives that provide support to Maryland's students who are Neglected or Delinquent, Homeless, Migratory, or educated in Title I schools across the State, inclusive of Title I Parent and Family Engagement and Title I Part A Program Improvement initiatives.

Oversees, manages,  and coordinates the functions of the Program Improvement and Family Support initiatives; communicates goals, objectives, assignments and actionable events; supervises and monitors the status of staff work, identifies and solves problems, coaches problem-solving methods, work methods and consensus building; coordinates meeting agendas, retreats, division assignments and informs the Director of such; assists the Director with budget preparations and provides oversight for administrative, programmatic and fiscal management of assigned grant programs; facilitates the vision and direction of the Title I and identifies best practices  using  research, legislation, policies and national and State standards; provides leadership related to school improvement and turnaround in support of Maryland's Federal and State mandates to turnaround underperforming schools; collaborates with other MSDE Divisions and Departments to enhance educational opportunities through improved academic achievement, culture and climate in Title I schools.

Education: Possession of a Master’s degree or equivalent 36 credit hours of post-baccalaureate course work.

Experience: Five years of administrative or teaching experience in, or affiliated with, an education program, including two years of experience in coordinating or administering an education program or service directly related to the position option.  

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 option 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 Section 2-104 of the Education Article of the Maryland Annotated Code. 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 State & federal laws, regulations, policies & programs including the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and the Code of MD Regulations that affect students who are Neglected or Delinquent, Homeless, Migratory, or educated in Title I schools; skill in delivering technical assistance, training & guidance to LSSs, internal / external stakeholders related to the administration & coordination of Title I services and programs; skill in managing multiple projects & deadlines; ability to work on a team; & establish / maintain working relationships; & communicate effectively both orally & in writing.

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.

Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and occasional 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.   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 Supervisor – Title I Program Improvement and Family Support PIN# 088117 (JobAps# 19-005057-0001) 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.