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Coordinator, Educator Effectiveness and Support

Program Manager IV

Recruitment #24-005479-0037

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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

22

LOCATION OF POSITION

Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building
200 W. Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

Hybrid schedule available

POSITION DUTIES

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, teacher and principal evaluation models, and educator career ladders. 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:

  • Organize and facilitate training to support LEAs in implementing teacher induction programs, peer assistance and review, and educator evaluation systems.
  • Coordinate and monitor initiatives associated with the career ladder for educators established in the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.
  • Provide compliance monitoring for LEAs to ensure induction programs, peer assistance and review programs, and educator evaluations are conducted in alignment with Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR).
  • Provide leadership and guidance in the development of teacher induction programs and peer assistance and review programs.
  • Lead stakeholder focus groups, committees, and work groups related to developing statewide research-based recruitment and retention initiatives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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 teacher induction, mentorship, or peer assistance and review.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a master’s degree or the equivalent of 36 credit hours of post-baccalaureate coursework at an accredited college or university 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 doctoral 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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1.  Experience as a teacher mentor/coach in an induction program or peer assistance and review program
2.  Experience administrating or facilitating educator professional development programs
3.  Experience in leading internal and external interdisciplinary work teams in developing educational goals and standards
4.  Experience engaging in evidence-based solutions for recruiting and retaining teachers
5.  Experience providing teacher and/or principal evaluations

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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

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

BENEFITS

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 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.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.


Click on a link below to apply for this position:

Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online
View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here.
Apply via Paper Application. You may also download and complete the Paper Application here.

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