EDUCATION PROGRAM SUPERVISOR

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.

 State Salary Grade 22                                                                                                                     Annual Salary Range: $70,280 - $91,605 (with progression to $112,848)       

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

This is a professional position serving as Coordinator for K-12 science and environmental literacy programs and products aligned to the Maryland Next Generation Science Standards for students.

The Coordinator of Science provides leadership for all services supporting pre-kindergarten through grade 12 Science teaching and learning related to the implementation of the Maryland Next Generation Science and Environmental Literacy Standards and the grades 5, 8, and high school Maryland Integrated Science Assessments (MISA) for science. This position will provide leadership on science content expertise by providing state-wide leadership and technical assistance in all matters pertaining to science standards development, curricular design, instructional implementation, and professional learning.  The Coordinator of Science works closely with the MSDE Assessment Office to provide technical assistance, content expertise, and support for the development of the grades 5, 8, and high school Maryland Integrated Science Assessments (MISA).  The position supervises all staff specialists and support staff assigned to the Office of Science and is fiscally accountable for programs, projects, and initiatives.

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

EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of administrative or teaching experience in, or affiliated with, an education program, including two years of experience in coordinating or administering an education program or service directly related to the position option.

NOTES:

1. Two additional years of experience directly related to the position option may be substituted for the required Master’s Degree. 

2. Possession of a Doctorate in a field related to the position may be substituted 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 Office of Human Resources of the Division of Business Services of the Department of Education.                                     

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.

Two years of professional experience coordinating or administering an education program or service directly related to a preK-12 Science program.

Leadership experience including providing district or school-wide professional learning with preK-12 Science; Certification in Science; Knowledge of Maryland Next Generation Science Standards, Science and Environmental Literacy COMAR regulations, and Maryland’s Environmental Literacy Standards; knowledge of trends, regulations, and policies affecting instruction and assessment in science and environmental literacy; skill in managing multiple tasks and time sensitive deadlines; skill in organizing multiple schedules; ability to work as a team member and establish and maintain effective working relationships; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

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 eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

For education obtained outside of the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation will be required prior to hire. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

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.                                                                                                                                   

To apply for this position online go to MSDE Jobs on JobAps (or marylandpublicschools.org). On-line applications (and resumes) are the required 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 – Education Program Supervisor, Coordinator of Science position #039931 (JobAps # 21-005057-0001) 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 www.marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/OHR/Employment.aspx.

 Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.