Coordinator, Educator Effectiveness and Support

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.

Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building

200 W. Baltimore Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

Hybrid schedule available

Working under the direction of the Assistant State Superintendent for Educator Effectiveness, The Coordinator of Educator Effectiveness and Support provides best-in-class program leadership to coordinate, develop, implement, support, and evaluate local education agency (LEA) induction programs, professional learning initiatives, and educator evaluation models. This position oversees evidence-based professional development for LEAs aligned to induction and mentorship practices that support educator effectiveness and student outcomes. The Coordinator will support the continuous development of teachers and school leaders through effective professional learning that is relevant, job-embedded, and aligned to the career ladder for educators. This position provides leadership for compliance monitoring, technical assistance, and evaluation of programs established in Pillar II of the Blueprint for Maryland's Future.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate and support statewide induction programs and initiatives.
• Provide leadership and guidance in the development and alignment of professional learning and mentorship.
• Prepares and revises induction standards, guidelines and framework documents for LEAs.
• Monitors and updates resources on the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) website.
• Leads stakeholder focus groups, committees and work groups related to developing statewide research-based retention initiatives.
• Organizes and facilitates training on how to design and support collaborative professional learning.
• Collaborate with the Statewide National Board Coordinator to support coordination and monitoring for strategies and initiatives including the career ladder for educators, teacher outreach programs, and Teacher Collaborative Grant.
• Develop and revise standards and regulations pertaining to educator evaluations.
• Provides compliance monitoring for LEAs to ensure educator evaluations are conducted in alignment with Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR).

Education:   A Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent of 36 credit hours of post-baccalaureate coursework from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five years of related experience in coordinating or administering education programs or services, including two years of experience directly related to Educator Induction Programs, mentorship or educator professional development.

Notes:

1 Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree or the equivalent of 36 credit hours of post baccalaureate course work in Education or a related area for the one year of required experience directly related to the position option.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree at an accredited college or university in a field related to the position for 2 years of the required experience directly related to the position option.

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.

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 as a teacher mentor/coach in an induction program
• Experience administrating or facilitating educator professional development programs
• Experience in leading internal and external interdisciplinary work teams in developing educational goals and standards
• National Board Certification
• Knowledge of trends, regulations, policies, and issues affecting teacher education programs
• Experience with educator preparation programs

Applicants must consent to a State Police Investigation (fingerprinting) as a routine procedure for all employees with this Agency.

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. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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 or 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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