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EDUCATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST I *REPOST*

LEAP Extended Learning Specialist

Recruitment #19-005055-0025

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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. 

This is a repost, if you previously applied in July you do not need to reapply.

GRADE

Grade 21 Standard Salary Schedule

Annual Salary Range: $63,925 - $93,364

LOCATION OF POSITION

Nancy S. Grasmick State Education Building

200 West Baltimore Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

This is a contractual professional position serving as the Extended Learning Specialist responsible for providing leadership & technical assistance to local Maryland Public School recipients of the Learning in Extended Academic Programs (LEAP) grants for out-of-school time and academic enrichment programs that are designated to improve the achievement of disadvantaged children.

POSITION DUTIES

Serves as the technical specialist for the monitoring of LEAP funded out-of-school time and academic enrichment programs. Processes reports and provides prompt feedback to grantees. Provides leadership, managerial direction & technical assistance to local recipients of the LEAP grants by providing capacity building, training & technical assistance to assigned grantees. Assist in the design, development, implementation & evaluation of out-of-school time programs designed to improve the academic achievement of disadvantaged children. Provides professional development to LEAP grantees by planning agendas based on results of site visits, reporting, spending of funds, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Possession of a Master’s Degree or equivalent 36 credit hours of post-baccalaureate course work in Education or Education Administration.    

Experience: Four (4) years of professional administrative or teaching experience within an educational setting.  Experience with federal and/or State grants management and fiscal management of an educational / academic program required.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of the components & administration of out-of-school time and academic enrichment programs; knowledge of Learning in Extended Academic Programs grants; knowledge of grant processes, fiscal & financial management, program management; skill in implementing, monitoring & evaluating educational programs & making sound recommendations; skill in designing, implementing & evaluating professional development programs; ability to coordinate, manage & organize multiple tasks & timelines to ensure timely delivery of materials & projects; ability to exercise initiative & sound judgment in making decision; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and possible travel throughout the State are required. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.

Conclusion

For immediate consideration please submit your application by October 1, 2019 – Open Until Filled.

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 ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position and your answers to the supplemental questions (if required).

It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and not write "see resume.”

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

BENEFITS

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.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

To apply for this position online go to MSDE Jobs on JobAps. Applicants must include their resume and provide sufficient information on the application to document that they satisfy the minimum qualifications for this recruitment.

Mailing Address: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Human Resources, 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland  21201. Fax: 410-333-8950 – This fax number is for Department of Education recruitment actions only.  

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.

For inquiries or an MSDE Application, contact 410-767-0019 or TTY/TDD 410-333-3045 or visit our website at http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities available upon request




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