Director of Comprehensive Arts Education
Education Program Manager II
Recruitment #22-005059-0005
Department | MSDE - Division of Instruction |
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Date Opened | 9/8/2022 2:00:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 5/26/2023 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $117,721 - $145,417/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Christopher King |
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 24
Salary Range: $117,721 –$145,417
*State Salary
Guidelines apply for current State employees.
LOCATION OF POSITION
Nancy S. Grasmick
Education Building
200 West Baltimore
Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
Under
the direction of the Deputy State Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, the
Director, Comprehensive Arts Education provides leadership, content area
expertise, and oversight to all state arts education programs and initiatives
in Maryland. This position oversees the development and deployment of best in
class, research-based supports to local education agencies (LEAs) to implement
comprehensive arts education programs for the five arts disciplines (dance,
media art, music, theater, and visual arts) that elevate the role of the arts
in teaching and learning and ensure access to high-quality arts programming for
all students across the state, especially those who have been historically
underserved.
Additionally, the Director of Comprehensive Arts
Education works closely with key stakeholders in supporting arts literacy for
every Maryland child. This position oversees the collaboration with diverse
communities and organizations to analyze programs and strategies that promote
culturally diverse and responsive arts education practices across the state,
and build best in class, research-based arts education pathways, such as dual
enrollment, advanced placement, international baccalaureate, and comprehensive
arts education-based programs of study and apprenticeships. This position
supports the Maryland State Department of Education’s efforts in implementing
the multi-year strategic plan and the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.
POSITION DUTIES
Manages and oversees
the implementation and monitoring of high-quality deliverables associated with
the Maryland arts education standards.
- Provides direct content specific leadership and oversight to all state arts education programs, projects, and initiatives.
- Strengthens arts education programs through standards development, program planning, communication, and research/development.
- Utilizes data and stakeholder input to identify gaps in access to the arts and collaboratively identifies solutions. Oversees and directly engages in statewide arts education content meetings and conducts annual local education agency site visits.
- Manages the development and deployments of high-quality professional learning opportunities for school system arts leaders, educators, and other stakeholders.
- Builds LEA capacity for curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation. and supports LEAs to develop and implement comprehensive arts education pathways that ensure equitable access for historically disadvantaged students and that these pathways do not exacerbate inequities.
- Oversees and participates in statewide workgroups focused on the development, coordination, and implementation of comprehensive arts education-based College and Career readiness pathways aligned to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and ensuring students’ access to pathways across the state, especially those who have been historically underserved.
- Provides leadership and cohesion to arts education communities across the five disciplines, and manages statewide workgroups focused on aligning arts education with Blueprint for Maryland’s Future College and Career readiness pathways.
- Provides fiscal accountability for all programs and initiatives related to the arts in close collaboration with MSDE’s Division of Finance and Administration
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Arts Education (dance, media art, music, theater,
and visual arts), Education Administration/Supervision, or a related field.
EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of related experience in
coordinating or arts education programs or services that focus on dance, media
art, music, theater, and visual arts. One year of the required experience must
have been in direct supervision of other professional employees.
NOTES:
- Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree or the equivalent of 36 credit hours of post-baccalaureate course work in Education or a related area for two years of the required experience directly related to the position option.
- Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to the position option for one year of the required experience.
- The required field of education and experience are unique for each option and are established by MSDE in accordance with Education Article, Section 2-104 of the Annotated Code of Maryland. 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 at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher 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, one year of which must have been in an administrative supervisory or consultative capacity.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference
will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred
qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your
application regarding your qualifications.
- Expert knowledge of fine arts content to include dance, media art, music, theater, and visual arts
- Knowledge of culturally diverse and responsive arts education practices
- Knowledge of the Maryland College and Career Readiness pathways, standards, trends, regulations, policies, and issues affecting fine arts
- Knowledge of how comprehensive arts education aligns with the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future
- Skill in curriculum resource development and in developing and presenting professional development programs
- Skill in collecting, managing, and analyzing data and information
- Skill in leading teams and establishing and maintaining collaborative and effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to include diverse communities
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing, through the presentation of concise yet comprehensive analyses and reports
- Ability to balance and prioritize activities to meet deadlines
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must
consent to State and FBI (CJIS) background check as a routine procedure for all
employees.
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. Successful candidates
will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified. The resulting list of qualified candidates will be in effect for
at least one year.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Applicants must
complete the MD State Government online application for employment -AND- submit
their professional resume. The application and resume must clearly
demonstrate that the applicant satisfies the minimum qualifications for
the position. Applications must be complete to be considered
including all related job duties, even if those are also listed on an
attached resume. Additional required materials may be uploaded with the online
application, submitted to the fax number, or mailed to the address listed.
If you are unable to
apply online, paper applications can be obtained from the link below and
be faxed to 410-333-8950 or mailed to MSDE Office of Human Resources, 200
W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. If there is a supplemental
questionnaire, this must be completed and sent in with your paper
application. Postmarks will not be accepted.
Inquiries can be made
to 410-767-0019, TDD 410-333-3045. Appropriate accommodations can be made
for individuals with disabilities. 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. TTY Users: Call via Maryland
Relay.
Proof of eligibility
to work is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control
Act. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this
position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.
As an equal
opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and
promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.
Individuals with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to
apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
All application
materials must be received in our office by the Closing Date.