World Language Specialist

Salary Range: $78,749 - $126,912 

*State Salary Guidelines apply for current State employees.

 

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

200 West Baltimore Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

By providing evidence-based knowledge, professional learning, and collaboration, the World Language Specialist will play a pivotal role in building the capacity of local education agencies (LEAs) to embrace world languages as an integral component of instruction. This position will manage the development and deployment of high-quality research-based professional learning supports to Maryland’s local education agencies (LEAs) to implement innovative school models, programs, and master schedules that support all students will focus on supporting and accelerating student achievement and prepare students to be college and career ready, especially those students who have been historically underserved.  The Specialist will collaborate with the Director of Multilingual Learners and the Multilingual Learners team to support the development and implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future's English Learner Workgroup's recommendations to accelerate the education of English learners across Maryland.

• Engages with State and national colleagues and collaborates with local school system supervisors and teachers in the revision and evaluation of standards and policies related to World Language Programs.
• Builds strong relationships with LEAs and identifies and creates resources for world language supervisors, teachers, and other stakeholders to fulfill unique needs across the State.
• Attends and presents at world language collaborative meetings to demonstrate the effective selection and integration of world language resources into content.
• Collaborates with LEA world language liaisons and MSDE colleagues on the effective integration of world language programs to support and accelerate student learning, especially with historically underserved student groups.
• Supports the Maryland Seal of Biliteracy program in collaboration with LEAs and Institutions of Higher Education to encourage students to pursue biliteracy and to recognize students attaining proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation.
• Provides technical assistance and program support, internal to external stakeholders on initiatives related to World Language Programs including early childhood education providers to integrate lessons with developmentally appropriate world language education.
• Develops and coordinates professional learning and coaching to ensure the operationalization of world language instructional best practices within LEAs and responds to requests for information related to world language programs.
• Encourages knowledge-sharing, idea exchange, and peer support to build a culture of continuous learning and improvement in world language education and assists in designing, implementing, and evaluating high-quality professional learning activities regarding existing and emerging world language programs. 
• Supports MSDE divisions and offices with the implementation of MSDE’s multiyear strategic plan and the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.

Experience: Four years of administrative or teaching (school-based or district-based) experience in, or affiliated with, an education program involving World Languages, Foreign Language Programs, International and Foreign Language Education, or a related field.

1. Candidates may substitute a Bachelor's Degree with 6 years of the specified content experience to satisfy the Minimum Qualifications noted above.
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 Human Resource Management Branch of the Division of Business Services. 
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.

• Knowledge of prekindergarten through grade World Language or Foreign Language Education programs and curriculum.
• Knowledge of standards, trends, regulations, policies, and effective instruction and assessment in World Languages or Foreign Language Education.
• Knowledge of Biliteracy Programs, Maryland College and Career Readiness Pathway Standards and/or State and national standards, trends, regulations, policies, and issues affecting World Language or Foreign Language Education. 
• Skill in implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and providing high-quality and service-level-based support and technical assistance for education programs.
• Skill collaborating with diverse communities and organizations for the purpose of implementing programs and strategies.
• Skill in developing and delivering research-based and best-in-class professional development programs. 
• Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
•  Ability to interpret and apply learning standards, policies, and regulations.
• Ability to work as a team member and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

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.