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
Salary
Range: $84,047 - $135,450
LOCATION OF POSITION
Nancy
S. Grasmick Education Building
200
West Baltimore Street
Baltimore,
MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
The Coordinator of Digital Learning provides
leadership, content area expertise, professional learning, technical
assistance, and oversight to two programs: Digital Learning and the Maryland
Virtual Student Learning Opportunities Program (MVSLO). The position will
support all statewide digital learning initiatives from prekindergarten through
12th grade aligned to Maryland’s college and career readiness standards. By
providing evidence-based knowledge, professional learning, and collaboration,
the Coordinator of Digital Learning will play a pivotal role in building the
capacity of local education agencies (LEAs) and early childhood education
providers to integrate instructional technology as a catalyst for accelerating
student achievement and educational excellence. The position will support the
Maryland State Department of Education’s efforts in implementing its multiyear
strategic plan and the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.
The Coordinator of Digital Learning will
support the development and deployment of best-in-class year-round professional
learning opportunities for LEAs and early childhood education providers to
implement comprehensive and equitable policies, programs, and practices to
effectively differentiate instruction and meet students’ needs. This position
will focus on supporting the implementation of high-leverage initiatives that
build educator capacity to leverage technology, digital resources and tools,
and virtual courses to support student achievement and prepare students to be
college and career ready, especially those who have been historically
underserved.
The Coordinator of Digital Learning is also
responsible for supporting, collaborating with, and guiding key stakeholders in
the effective integration of digital resources and the implementation of
high-quality online courses and programs. This position will collaborate with
diverse communities and organizations to analyze programs and strategies that
promotes student success through Maryland’s college and career readiness
pathways.
POSITION DUTIES
Implements and monitors best in class
initiatives related to the effective integration of digital resources in
prekindergarten through 12th grade teaching and learning.
- Provides
consultation and support to LEAs and early childhood education providers in the
effective selection and integration of digital resources and technologies into
prekindergarten through 12th grade teaching and learning.
- Collaborates with
workgroups, as requested, to design and implement high-quality online learning
modules, courses, resources, and manipulatives aligned to MSDE’s multiyear
strategic plan and the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.
- Collaborates with
LEA and early childhood education provider instructional technology liaisons
and MSDE colleagues on the effective integration of digital resources to
support and accelerate student learning, especially with historically
underserved student groups.
- Collaborates with
the Division of Assessment, Accountability, and Performance Reporting to design
and implement assessment strategies that align with digital learning
initiatives.
- Provides
year-round, high-quality technical assistance and professional learning for
the Maryland Virtual Student Learning Opportunities Program (MVSLO), to LEAs and early childhood education
providers to build capacity for delivering highly effective lessons with
developmentally appropriate digital resources and technologies to accelerate
student learning.
- Oversees the vendor/provider evaluation to
ensure online courses meet appropriate content and accessibility standards and
complies with all requirements.
- Maintains and markets a current list of Maryland
vendor approved student online courses for internal stakeholders and the
public.
- Manages contracts and RFQs for online courses,
course reviews, facilitators, and content and technical developers to support
course creation and editing and Leads the acquisition and development of
high-quality online courses and content.
- Collaborates with other stakeholders to ensure
that student online courses are accessible to individuals with disabilities.
- Collects MVSLO and virtual school data and responds
to requests for information related to student online learning from parents,
students, MSDE staff and other stakeholders.
- Supports MSDE divisions and offices with the
implementation of MSDE’s multiyear strategic plan and the Blueprint for
Maryland’s Future.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: A
Master’s degree or the equivalent of 36 credit hours of post-baccalaureate
coursework in education,
digital learning, technology or related areas from an accredited college or
university.
EXPERIENCE: Five years of
administrative or teaching experience in, or affiliated with, digital learning
or related education programs in prekindergarten through grade 12 settings.
Notes:
- 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
One year of teaching experience in a digital
learning program.
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 grade 12 digital learning programs and curriculum.
- Knowledge
of digital learning for K-8 programs and/or grade 9-12 programs.
- Knowledge
of standards, trends, regulations, policies, and effective instruction and
assessment in digital learning
- Knowledge
of Maryland College and Career Readiness Pathway Standards and/or State and
national standards, trends, regulations, policies, and issues affecting digital
learning.
- 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.
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.