STATE HOMELESS EDUCATION COORDINATOR
Education Program Specialist II
Recruitment #22-005056-0022
Department | MD State Department of Education |
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Date Opened | 12/7/2022 09:15:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 12/21/2022 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $79,343.00 - $127,637.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Holly Winchester |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
|
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
Salary Grade 22
LOCATION OF POSITION
Nancy S. Grasmick Education
Building
200 W. Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
POSITION DUTIES
The State Homeless Education Coordinator serves as lead technical program expert responsible for administering, managing, coordinating and evaluating federal grants and shares responsibility for providing leadership and support to the Maryland State Department of Education on the requirements of the federal law as applicable. The grants this position oversees include Title X, Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program and Title I, Part A, Educating the Disadvantaged. Leadership and support are also provided in the design and development of processes and materials to support the activities of the branch. This specialist will use knowledge and experience in federal and State regulations, MSDE’s goals and initiatives, public education, school improvement, research and practices, staff development and training related to implementing educational programs for disadvantaged children and their families.
Duties include:
- Provide leadership, coordination, consultation, technical assistance and management of the Education for Homeless Children, under the McKinney-Vento Act
- Implement and manage the Education for Homeless children program by ensuring that the State and all 24 Local Education Agencies (LEAs) are compliant
- Represent MSDE on workgroups, councils, task forces, committees and at conferences that address the needs of children and youth experiencing homelessness
- Maintain timely, efficient, and effective two-way communication with LEAs, internal and external stakeholders
- Receive and respond to parent concerns/complaints
- Secure resources or support for Homeless Education Coordinators in LEAs
- Provide technical assistance to LEAs for programmatic and fiscal components of Title I and Homeless Education grants
- Monitor and approve LEA performance plan activity
- Make required site visits and administer timely written feedback following a visit
- Maintain and keep accurate records
- Develop and disseminate materials related to the educational rights of homeless children under Title I
- Provide leadership, coordination, consultation, technical assistance and management of the Title I, Part A grants Research, compile and provide technical assistance to schools and LEAs on school improvement and comprehensive school reform
- Support LEAs as they develop improvement plans in Title I schools
- Conduct on-site Title I monitoring and program reviews
- Assist in planning the Title I Administrative meetings, conferences, institutes, regional training, and staff development
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A
Master’s degree or the equivalent of 36 credit hours of post-baccalaureate
course work from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Five
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 Title I
or Education for Homeless Children.
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 at an accredited college or university in a field
related to the position 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.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be
given to applicants who possess the following preferred
qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your
application regarding your qualifications.
- Experience managing the requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
- Experience implementation of the McKinney-Vento Act
- Experience with managing Title I or other federally funded grant programs
- Experience with the design and development of the process and materials to support the Education for Homeless Children and Youth and the state and federal guidelines and compliance
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are subject
to a criminal background investigation in accordance with the federal Family
Law Article, Section 5.5.
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 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.
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