Mathematics School Improvement Specialists

*Selected Staff will be eligible for travel reimbursement in accordance with State of Maryland policies.*

The Mathematics School Improvement Network Specialists support the design and delivery of the Mathematics School Improvement Network, which builds the capacity of school leadership teams to improve the quality of math instruction and student outcomes in collaboration with district leaders, with an intense focus on schools in improvement status. This work serves as a primary lever to strengthen instructional practice and, ultimately, increase student learning. The role includes designing and delivering professional learning and aligned coaching for school leadership teams, including administrators, instructional/math coaches, and identified lead math teachers.

• Serves as a strategic partner to LEA leadership to support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Maryland’s Math School Improvement Network to support the state’s mathematics priorities. 
• Designs and delivers professional learning experiences and aligned leadership professional development for local school system leadership teams, administrators, instructional/math coaches, and identified math lead teachers to build the capacity to improve the quality of math instruction and student outcomes.
• Develops resources, tools, and aligned training materials to ensure statewide coherence in coaching models and expectations.
• Collaborates with district leadership teams to align professional learning, curriculum implementation, and coaching supports to evidence-based mathematics instructional practices.
• Facilitates and contributes to the development of local mathematics instruction implementation infrastructures using coaching frameworks, instructional walkthrough tools, and continuous improvement cycles.
• Reviews and provide feedback on LEA math plans, data reports, and implementation deliverables to ensure coherence with state priorities.
• Supports the Director of Mathematics and Assistant Director of Mathematics Coaching in managing key projects, preparing policy guidance, and organizing statewide mathematics events and convenings. 

Experience: Four years of administrative or teaching experience in or affiliated with mathematics programs in prekindergarten through 12 settings or related areas. 

Notes: 

 

1. Candidates may substitute a Bachelor's Degree with 7 years of the specified content experience to satisfy the Minimum Qualifications noted above.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to the position option 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.

• Experience with Kindergarten through 8th Grade mathematics programs and curriculum.
• Experience in teaching environments as an Instructional Coach, Mathematics Department Chair, or Administrator that supported Mathematics Instruction. 
• Experience aligning Instruction to Maryland College and Career Ready Standards and Frameworks for Mathematics and Knowledge of college and career readiness pathways, standards, trends, regulations, policies, and issues related to mathematics and STEM fields of study.
• Experience implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and providing high quality and service level-based support and technical assistance for education programs including professional learning aligned to research-based math instructional practices.
• Experience collaborating with diverse communities and organizations for the purpose of implementing programs and strategies. and developing and delivering research based and best-in-class professional development programs.

This position requires travel throughout the State of Maryland and throughout designated Counties to support teachers within individual school(s) and oversee the effective implementation of Mathematics initiatives.

If you are unable to apply online, paper applications can be obtained from the link below and be faxed to 410-554-9397 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 410-767-0012, 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. 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.