Coordinator, Standards-Based Physical Education
Education Program Specialist II
Recruitment #23-005056-0009
Department | MD State Department of Education |
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Date Opened | 5/16/2023 09:00:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 6/23/2023 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $95,902 - $127,637/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Christopher King |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
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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
State Salary Grade 22
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
- Provides guidance and direction to local education agencies and other stakeholders in all phases of standards-based physical education programs, from the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation phases aligned to MSDE’s multiyear strategic plan and the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.
- Manages statewide workgroups focused on the development, coordination, and implementation of standards-based physical education-based College and Career Readiness pathways aligned to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future (i.e., athletic coach, official, health and wellness coach, athletic trainer, sports medicine, physical therapist, occupational therapist, and other physical education professions education pathways).
- Provides content expertise in developing and implementing state rubrics, frameworks, and model lessons for high-quality instructional materials and professional learning for standards-based physical education.
- Engages local education agencies, early learning providers, and stakeholders in the development and review process for all components of the state standards and instructional frameworks for standards-based physical education that aligns with best-in-class, research-based trends.
- Conducts high-demand statewide and regional professional learning experiences for standards-based physical education.
- Collaborates with the Maryland Department of Health, Maryland’s Advisory Council on Health and Physical Education, Maryland’s Adapted Physical Education Steering Committee, Maryland’s Adapted Physical Education Consortium (MAPEC), Special Olympics Maryland, Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) Maryland, SHAPE America, and other agencies and organizations to strengthen the development and expansion of standards-based physical education programs in the state.
- Provides timely data and information to local education agencies that support meaningful instruction and collaboration towards curricular and comprehensive education goals and collects data to monitor program implementation in compliance with state laws, State Board of Education regulations, and MSDE policies.
- Supports planning and coordination of building educator, school system, and statewide capacity for implementing high-quality teaching and learning practices focused on student outcomes.
- Demonstrates effective working relationships with representatives from MSDE Divisions, Offices, and other governmental entities and collaborates with the Division of Early Childhood Development and the School and Community Nutrition Programs Branches to facilitate effective standards-based physical education programs for early childcare students and facilitate effective standards-based physical education and physical activity programs that are connected wellness policies.
- Builds local capacity for curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation by engaging stakeholders in the development and review process for all components of the state standards and curriculum resources for standards-based physical education to reflect the latest national and local trends in physical education.
- Develops and implements professional learning for local education agencies and early learning providers standards-based physical education professionals to build agency and early learning providers standards-based physical education professionals for building leadership capacity.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Candidates may substitute a bachelor’s degree with 7 years of the specified content experience to satisfy the minimum qualifications noted above.
- 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 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
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of prekindergarten through grade 12 physical education programs and curriculum.
- Knowledge of physical education for K-8 programs and/or grade 9-12 programs.
- Knowledge of standards, trends, regulations, policies, and effective instruction and assessment in physical education.
- Knowledge of Maryland College and Career Readiness Pathway Standards and/or State and national standards, trends, regulations, policies, and issues affecting physical 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.