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
Salary Grade 21
LOCATION OF POSITION
Nancy S. Grasmick Education
Building
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
POSITION DUTIES
This contractual position ensures
the coordination of the implementation of Maryland’s Project AWARE (MD-AWARE)
funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
(SAMHSA). MD-AWARE grant funds were
awarded to the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and the Project
Coordinator is considered a key position by SAMHSA.
The MD-AWARE Coordinator delivers
training and technical assistance to local education agencies (LEAs) and individual
schools to increase knowledge, training capacity, and access to behavioral
health services. Collaboration is
required between the MSDE, the state behavioral health agency, the state
juvenile/criminal justice agency, and other service systems such as child
welfare, early childhood, and law enforcement at the state and local
levels.
In addition, the Coordinator will
be responsible for staffing MD-AWARE’s State Management Team (SMT), known as
the Behavioral Health and Education Community of Practice, as well as developing
a coordinated and integrated plan to ensure successful implementation of the
Division’s scale up to multi-tiered systems of support within the framework of
coordinated student services.
Finally, the Coordinator will
monitor the grants with the LEAs, the Mental Health Association of Maryland,
the Youth Mental Health First Aid training partner in MD AWARE and the
University of Maryland, Center for School Mental Health, the evaluation partner
in MD AWARE.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Master's degree or the
equivalent of 36 credit hours of post-baccalaureate course work from an
accredited college or university.
Experience: Four years of administrative or teaching experience in,
or affiliated with, an education program, including two years of experience directly
related to mental health, behavioral health and/or counseling.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute two
additional years of experience directly related to the position option for the
required education.
2. 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.
3. 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 Office of Human Resources.
4. 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.
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.
- Experience with writing, reviewing or managing
grants.
- Project Management experience, to include
directing, leading, planning and managing projects.
- Experience in developing,
coordinating, and delivering training.
- Experience preparing written reports and
presentations.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are subject to a criminal
background investigation in accordance with the federal Family
Law Article, Section 5.5.
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. The resulting list of
eligible candidates will be in effect for at least one year.
BENEFITS
Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
It is preferred that
applicants complete the MD State Government online application for
employment. The application must clearly demonstrate that the applicant
meets the minimum qualifications for the position. If you are unable to apply
online, paper applications can be obtained from the link below and 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, if you are unable to apply
online.
All application materials must be received in
our office by the closing date. Postmarks will not be accepted.
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 and mailed to the address
listed.
Inquiries can be made to 410-767-0012, 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. People with disabilities and bilingual
candidates are encouraged to apply.
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