DIRECTOR OF JUVENILE SERVICES EDUCATION PROGRAM

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 Salary Step IEPP Administrator

Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building

200 West Baltimore Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

This is a professional position serving as the Director of the Juvenile Services Education Program responsible for providing leadership, direction, and supervision for the development and oversight of education services within the Department of Juvenile Services residential facilities.

In consultation with the Education Coordinating Council for Juvenile Services Educational Programs,  provides leadership for the development of effective and strategic plans for educational services to detained and committed youth in the Department of Juvenile Services residential facilities; directs the implementation and operation of education programs; oversees the use of allocated fiscal and human resources; evaluates program effectiveness and orchestrates continuous improvement initiatives; provides direct supervision to program coordinators and the field operations administrator; coordinates the activities of the Juvenile Services Education Program with the strategic plan of the Department and the plans and operations of the appropriate authorities in the Department of Juvenile Services; serves as a member of the Division’s Leadership Team.

EDUCATION: A Master’s Degree or equivalent 36 post baccalaureate credit hours of coursework in Education or Education Administration.  Possession of or eligible for a Maryland Certificate with Administrator I and II endorsements.  

EXPERIENCE: Six years of administrative/supervisory experience in a juvenile/alternative education program or in an education program providing services to an institutionalized population.

Experience with preparation and ongoing analysis of departmental budgets, operations and  grants.

Experience in Compliance with State and Federal regulations and statues, and compliance with departmental policies.

Leadership and oversight experience of a department or agency to drive and achieve strategic priorities.

Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and occasional 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. Per the Maryland State Education Article this position is designated as a professional assistant position and special appointment

For immediate consideration, please submit your application  by February 01, 2019 deadline – Open until filled

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 at least one year.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

To apply for this position online go to MSDE Jobs on JobAps (or complete an MSDE Application on marylandpublicschools.org). On-line applications (and resumes) are the preferred method for receiving your application/attachments.  Using this method will allow applicants to access their documents for future recruitments for which they apply and verify that the appropriate documents (resume-credentials) have been attached to the recruitment that requires them. Applicants must include their resume and provide sufficient information on the application to document that they satisfy the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Please do not put "See Resume" in the job duties section of your application; your application will not be considered.  

 If you utilize fax or regular mail as the option to submit required attachments, you will need to resubmit these documents each time you apply for a new position that requires the attachments.  Additionally, you must include the following information on each page of the attachment you submit in order to ensure that we append the attachments to the correct recruitment: First and Last Name, Recruitment Number, and the last 4 digits of your SS# and indicate application for  - Director of Juvenile Services Education Program, Pin #049226 - Jobaps# 19-009535-0001. 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