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EDUCATION PROGRAM SUPERVISOR

Chief of Educator Certification

Recruitment #21-005057-0007

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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

Grade 22 Standard Salary Schedule
Annual Salary Range: $70,280 - $91,605 (with progression to $112,848)

LOCATION OF POSITION

Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Main Purpose of Job

This is a professional supervisory position working under the direction of the Director of Educator Certification & Assessment & State & Federal Reporting. The main purpose of this position is to serve as the lead technical and legal expert, as well as, supervisor to the Certification Education Specialists. This position will provide supervisory support; coordinate, and support data collection for certification reports as requested by the Director and /or Assistant State Superintendent; audit the certification work completed by authorized certification partners in the Local School Systems (LSSs) & certification staff; handle all certification waiver requests, complaints, information requests & workflow correspondence; and develop and manage systems for the facilitation of increased customer service by certification staff.

POSITION DUTIES

Provides lead technical assistance and supervises Certification Education Specialists and certification partners in the LSSs in reviewing, processing, and monitoring credentials for educator certification; determines eligibility for PreK-12 certification for teachers, supervisors, specialists, and administrators in local school systems, certain nonpublic schools, state institutions and those individuals seeking Maryland certification; assists with special assignments required by the Director and the Assistant State Superintendent for Educator Certification and Program Approval.   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:  A Master’s Degree or equivalent 36-post baccalaureate credit hours of course work in Education, Educational Administration/Supervision or a related field.                                                                                                              

EXPERIENCE: Five years of professional administrative work in or affiliated with an education program; experience that includes the interpretation and application of policies and regulations and/or certification policies and procedures is desired. Prior supervisory experience is preferred.

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. 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.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

One year of experience that includes the interpretation and application of policies and regulations and/or certification policies and procedures.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of major trends, regulations, policies, and issues affecting educator certification; skill in the use of standard office software; skill in the assessment of credentials and experience in the interpretation and application of standards, regulations, and policies; ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing; ability to manage high volume and multiple tasks; ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships.

Prior supervisory experience preferred.

SELECTION PROCESS

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.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and possible 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, Chief of Educator Certification position# 039727, Jobaps# 21-005057-0007. 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 available upon request.



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