Academic Acceleration Specialist

Contractual hourly rate will apply

200 W. Baltimore Street 

Baltimore, MD 21201

Duties include: 

• Collaborate with local education agencies and other stakeholders to support compliance with all required elements of the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund and/or other federal funds. 
• Develop and implement processes to ensure federal funds are spent on allowable expenses. 
• Collaborate across the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and with external stakeholders to develop resources that support the review process. 
• Develop review tools and protocols with external partners. 
• Establish, select and provide training to review teams on the review process. 
• Conducts review visits. 
• Develops review reports detailing the outcomes of reviews. 
• Prepares reports, PowerPoints, and other resources for internal and external communication. 
• Supports coordination of the cross-functional school improvement team to align resources to support ESSER reviews. 
• Provides guidance and technical assistance to support education agencies on evidence-based interventions to accelerate student learning. 
• Writes grants, requests for quotes (RFQs), and request for proposals (RFPs). 
• Manages ESSER contracts and grants and prepares reports. 
• Develops and facilitates professional learning focused on effective practices for reviews. 
• Serves as a core team member on the cross-functional school improvement team to align resources and support for the implementation of ESSER deliverables. 
• Develops written and/or verbal responses to workflow and constituent correspondence regarding ESSER implementation.

Experience: Four years of administrative or teaching experience in, or affiliated with, an education program; including two years of experience facilitating school quality reviews, providing instructional leadership, facilitating professional learning experiences, and/or leading school improvement initiatives.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute two additional years of experience directly related to the position option for the required education.

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 requirements associated with the American Rescue plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund.
• Knowledge of effective monitoring practices and evidenced-based interventions.
• Experience in delivering professional learning development for adult learners.
• Experience in identifying school-level and system-level needs.
• Experience with providing technical assistance, training and guidance on issues related to mitigating learning loss and accelerating learning.
• Experience in preparing reports, PowerPoints, and other resources for internal and external communication.
• Skill in organizing and managing multiple projects, timelines and deadlines.

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12-month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

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.