EDUCATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST I
Academic Acceleration Specialists -2 positions-
Recruitment #21-005055-0016
Department | MSDE - Division of Career and College Readiness |
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Date Opened | 7/19/2021 11:00:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 8/27/2021 11:59:00 PM |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Daniel Otakie |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
|
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: $65,857
- $85,882 (with progression to $105,735)
LOCATION OF POSITION
Nancy S. Grasmick Education
Building
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
These are professional positions responsible for
providing support to all 24 school systems in the implementation of
evidenced-based interventions aimed at accelerating student learning and
monitoring the implementation of federal grant requirements.
POSITION DUTIES
Academic Acceleration Specialists are responsible for
supporting school systems in implementing interventions to mitigate learning
loss and accelerate student learning as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Specialists are responsible for (1) leading monitoring teams; (2) managing deliverables associated with the
Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund; (3) providing regular
on-site and virtual support to school systems for assigned region; (4)
creating, coordinating, and facilitating targeted professional learning
experiences; and (5) providing leadership and expertise in the implementation
of monitoring protocols and evidenced-based interventions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
A Master’s Degree or equivalent 36 post-baccalaureate credit hours of course
work in Education Administration/Supervision or a field related to the job
duties from an accredited college or university.
EXPERIENCE:
Four years of professional experience in monitoring school performance,
providing instructional leadership, facilitating professional learning
experiences, and/or leading school improvement initiatives is required.
Notes: Possession of a
doctorate in a field related to this position may be substituted for one year
of the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of requirements
associated with the American Rescue Plan Elementary
and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund; knowledge of effective monitoring practices and evidenced-based
interventions; skill in delivering professional learning experiences for adult
learners; skill in identifying school-level and system-level needs and
delivering appropriate programmatic solutions, technical assistance, training,
and guidance on issues related to mitigating learning loss and accelerating
learning; skill in organizing and managing multiple projects, timelines, and
deadlines; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
and communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders; and ability to
exercise initiative and sound judgment in making decisions.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with
the Immigration Reform and Control Act and 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.
Conclusion
For immediate
consideration please submit your application August 2, 2021 - Open until filled.
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 –
Academic Acceleration Specialists 398275
and 398255 (JobAps #21-005055-0016). 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.