Director of Social Studies
Education Program Manager II
Recruitment #22-005059-0008
Department | MSDE - Division of Instruction |
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Date Opened | 11/23/2022 1:30:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 3/23/2023 3:30:00 PM |
Salary | $117,721.00 - $145,417.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Christopher King |
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
State Salary Grade 24
Salary
Range: $117,721 - $145,417
LOCATION OF POSITION
Nancy
S. Grasmick Education Building
200
West Baltimore Street
Baltimore,
MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
The director of
social studies provides leadership, content area expertise, and oversight to
all statewide social studies programs and initiatives prekindergarten through
12th grade in Maryland public schools. This position oversees the development
and deployment of best in class, research-based support to local education
agencies and early childhood education providers to implement comprehensive and
equitable policies, programs, and practices aligned to Maryland’s social
studies content standards. The director of social studies will focus on
developing and implementing programs and initiatives that ensure access to
secondary social studies courses and pathways that are intentionally designed
to prepare students to be college and career ready, especially those who have
been historically underserved.
This position will
spearhead the Maryland State Department of Education’s collaboration and
coordination with key stakeholders (i.e., institutions of higher education, associations,
nonprofits; community-based organizations; nationally-based organizations,
industry; etc.) in the implementation of high-quality social studies
curriculum, courses, and programs aligned to Maryland’s college and career
readiness standards. This position will oversee the collaboration with diverse
communities and organizations to analyze programs and strategies that promote
culturally responsive teaching practices and best in class, research-based
college and career readiness pathways, such as dual enrollment, early/middle
college, advanced placement, International Baccalaureate, industry-recognized
credentials, and apprenticeships. This position supports the Maryland State
Department of Education’s efforts in implementing the multiyear strategic plan
and the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.
POSITION DUTIES
Provides
direct content specific leadership and oversight to statewide social
studies programs and initiatives.
- Provides leadership for social studies curricular design, instructional implementation, assessment, and professional development in prekindergarten through 12th grade.
- Identifies gaps and barriers in access for historically disadvantaged students to advanced social studies courses, pathways, and programs, develops and implements solutions.
- Spearheads and coordinates regular statewide content meetings and conducts local education agency site visits.
- Provides high-quality technical assistance and professional learning sessions to local education agencies and early childhood education providers to build capacity for delivering highly effective teaching.
- Provides content expertise and leadership in the development and application of state rubrics for ensuring high-quality instructional materials in social studies aligned to the Blueprint’s college and career readiness standards.
- Collaborates with MSDE workgroups to design and implement high-quality social studies curriculum, courses, pathways, and assessments aligned to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.
- Manages the development and coordination of college and career readiness pathways to ensure equitable access for historically disadvantaged students.
- Develop responses for stakeholder and press inquiries under the guidance of MSDE’s Office of Communications and Community Engagement.
- Demonstrates highly effective and collaborative relationships with divisions and offices to implement MSDE’s multiyear strategic plan and the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.
- Manages statewide workgroups with key stakeholders focused on strengthening existing and building new social studies courses and pathways aligned to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.
- Designs, implements, and evaluates high-quality professional learning activities for a variety of audiences.
- Plans and implements activities to highlight social studies education in the state.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor’s
degree in History, Social Studies, Social Sciences, or related areas from an
accredited college or university.
Experience: Five
(5) years of experience in managing, administering, and/or leading History, Social Studies, Social Sciences, or related education
programs in prekindergarten through 12 settings. One year
of this experience must include supervising and/or coaching professional
education staff.
Notes:
- Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree or the equivalent of 36 credit hours of post-baccalaureate course work in History, Social Studies, Social Sciences, or related area for two years of the required experience directly related to the position.
- The required field of education and experience are unique for this posting 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.
- Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher 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, one year of which must have been in an administrative supervisory or consultative capacity.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
Documented track record of impacting student achievement.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to
applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Please
include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.
- Knowledge of social studies and social sciences content
- Knowledge of Maryland College and Career Readiness Standards for social studies and/or national standards
- Knowledge of standards, trends, regulations, policies, and effective instruction and assessment in social studies
- Knowledge college and career readiness pathway standards, trends, regulations, policies and issues affecting social studies and social science education.
- Skill in curriculum resource development
- Skill in implementing, monitoring, and evaluating education programs
- Skill collaborating with diverse communities and organizations for the purpose of analyzing programs and strategies
- Skill in developing and delivering professional development programs
- Skill in providing in managing multiple tasks and time sensitive deadlines
- Ability to interpret and apply learning standards, policies and regulations
- Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks
- Ability to work as a team member and establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants
must consent to State and FBI (CJIS) background check as a routine procedure
for all employees.
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. Successful
candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified.
The resulting list of qualified candidates will be in effect for at least one
year.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Applicants
must complete the MD State Government online application for employment and submit
their professional resume. The application and resume must clearly
demonstrate that the applicant satisfies the minimum qualifications for the
position. 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, submitted to the fax
number, or mailed to the address listed.
If you are
unable to apply online, paper applications can be obtained from the link below
and be faxed to 410-333-8950 or 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.
Postmarks will not be accepted.
Inquiries
can be made to 410-767-0019, 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. Individuals
with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank
our Veterans for their service to our country.
All
application materials must be received in our office by the Closing Date.
Appropriate accommodations
for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.