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EDUCATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST I

Academic Acceleration Specialists -2 positions-

Recruitment #21-005055-0016

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.



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