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
The director of science provides leadership,
content area expertise, and oversight to all statewide science programs and
initiatives prekindergarten through 12th grade in Maryland public schools. This
position oversees the development and deployment of best in class,
research-based support to local education agencies and early childhood
education providers to implement comprehensive and equitable policies,
programs, and practices aligned to Maryland’s science content standards. The
director of science will focus on developing and implementing programs and
initiatives that ensure access to secondary science courses and pathways that
are intentionally designed to prepare students to be college and career ready,
especially those who have been historically underserved.
This position will spearhead the Maryland
State Department of Education’s collaboration and coordination with key
stakeholders (i.e., institutions of higher education, associations, nonprofits;
community-based organizations; nationally based organizations, industry; etc.)
in the implementation of high-quality science curriculum, courses, and programs
aligned to Maryland’s college and career readiness standards. This position
will oversee the collaboration with diverse communities and organizations to
analyze programs and strategies that promote culturally responsive teaching
practices and best in class, research-based college and career readiness
pathways, such as dual enrollment, early/middle college, advanced placement,
International Baccalaureate, industry-recognized credentials, and
apprenticeships. This position supports the Maryland State Department of
Education’s efforts in implementing the multiyear strategic plan and the
Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.
POSITION DUTIES
Provides
direct content specific leadership and oversight to statewide science programs
and initiatives
.
- Provides leadership for science
curricular design, instructional implementation, assessment, and
professional development in prekindergarten through 12th
grade.
- Identifies gaps and
barriers in access for historically disadvantaged students
to advanced science courses, pathways, and programs,
develops, and implements
solutions.
- Spearheads and coordinates
regular statewide content meetings and conducts local education agencies site
visits.
- Provides high-quality
technical assistance and professional learning sessions to
local education agencies and early childhood education providers to
build capacity for delivering highly effective teaching.
- Provides content expertise and
leadership in the development and application of state
rubrics for ensuring high-quality
instructional materials in science aligned to the Blueprint’s college and
career readiness standards.
- Collaborates with MSDE workgroups
to design and implement high-quality science curriculum,
courses, pathways, and assessments aligned
to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.
- Manages the development and coordination of college
and career readiness pathways to ensure
equitable access for historically disadvantaged students.
- Demonstrates highly effective
and collaborative relationships with divisions
and offices to implement MSDE’s multiyear strategic plan and the Blueprint for
Maryland’s Future.
- Manages statewide workgroups with key
stakeholders focused on strengthening existing and building new
science courses and pathways aligned to the
Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.
- Designs,
implements, and evaluates high-quality
professional learning activities for a variety of audiences.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A
Bachelor of Science or STEM degree or a related area from an accredited college
or university.
Experience: Five (5) years of
experience in managing and leading Science, Environmental, and/or STEM programs
or
administering educational science related programs in prekindergarten through 12
settings. One
year of this experience must include supervising and/or coaching professional
education staff.
Notes:
- Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree or
the equivalent of 36 credit hours of post-baccalaureate course work in
mathematics, STEM, education or a related area for two years of the required
experience directly related to the position.
- The required field of education and experience are unique for
this posting 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 Office of
Human Resources.
- 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.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
Documented track record of impacting student
achievement.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicants who
possess the following preferred qualification(s). Please include clear and
specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.
- Knowledge of prekindergarten
through 12 Science programs and curriculum
- Knowledge of Maryland Next
Generation Science Standards and/or national science standards
- Knowledge of trends, regulations,
and policies affecting instruction and assessment in science and
environmental literacy
- Knowledge of college and career
readiness pathways, standards, trends, regulations, policies, and issues
related to science fields of study
- Skill in implementing,
monitoring, and evaluating education programs
- Skill collaborating with diverse
communities and organizations for the purpose of analyzing programs and
strategies
- Skill in developing and
delivering professional development programs
- Skill in providing in managing
multiple tasks and time sensitive deadlines
- Ability to interpret and apply
learning standards, policies and regulations
- Ability to organize and manage
multiple tasks
Ability to work as a team member
and establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to communicate
effectively, both orally and in writing.
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.
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are
available upon request.