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Academic Acceleration Specialist

Education Program Specialist I

Recruitment #24-005055-0020

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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 of Maryland Salary Grade Level 21
*State Salary Guidelines apply for current State employees.

 

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS



LOCATION OF POSITION

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

Main Purpose of Job

The Academic Acceleration Specialist is responsible for facilitating the school review process as outlined in the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. The Specialist is responsible for 1) facilitating school implementation review teams; 2) developing reports and sharing outcomes of the school review process; 3) providing regular on-site and virtual support to education agencies; 4) creating, coordinating, and facilitating targeted professional learning experiences as it relates to school reviews; and 5) providing leadership and expertise in the implementation of review protocols.

POSITION DUTIES

Facilitate implementation reviews in school systems and schools
  • Collaborates with education agencies and other stakeholders to support compliance with all required elements of the implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future 
  • Collaborates across the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and with external stakeholders to develop resources that support the review process. 
  • Develops review tools and protocols with external partners. This includes but is not limited to creation and/or identification of a readiness tool, implementation tool, and templates for reporting. · Establishes criteria to select review teams. 
  • Selects review teams for each site visit. 
  • Provides training to review teams on the review process. 
  • Maintains a review schedule. 
  • Conducts review visits. 
  • Develops review reports detailing the outcomes of reviews.
  • Prepares reports, PowerPoints, and other resources for internal and external communication. · Develops internal and external benchmarks and measures of success.
  • Maintains review calendar and project management resources. 
  • Provides guidance and technical assistance to support education agencies and others on evidence-based interventions to accelerate student learning and support school reopening. 
  • Collaborates with local education agencies to identify and support the implementation of evidence-based strategies to mitigate learning loss.  
  • Works cross-divisionally to align and leverage resources that support reviews, mitigating learning loss, and accelerating learning. 
  • Delivers on-site and virtual support to education agency staff or other stakeholders. 
  • Collects data and review progress toward meeting deliverables. Develops reports and shares effective practices and lessons learned.Develop and facilitate professional learning experience to support school implementation reviews.
  • Develops and facilitates professional learning focused on research-based practices and evidenced-based interventions for accelerating learning and mitigating learning loss.        
Develops and facilitates professional learning focused on effective practices for reviews. 
  • Provides technical assistance and programmatic guidance to local education agencies and other stakeholders. 
  • Develops and implements measures to ascertain the effectiveness of professional learning experiences. 
  • Serves as a core team member on the cross-functional school improvement team to align resources and support for the implementation of school review deliverables. 
  • Collaborates with other Divisions within MSDE and external stakeholders to design and implement learning experiences that support building capacity of school system personnel. 
  • Coordinates meeting logistics including agendas, facilities, and materials. 
  • Prepares talking points, PowerPoints, images, and other correspondences to communicate with stakeholders. 
  • Develops yearly plan of work and calendar of events.

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: Four years of administrative or teaching experience in, or affiliated with, an education program; including two years of experience facilitating school quality reviews, providing instructional leadership, facilitating professional learning experiences, and/or leading school improvement initiatives.
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 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.

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 in Educational Leadership
  • Experience with Improving Student Outcome Facilitation

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

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. The selected candidate will be subject to a criminal history background check as the final step in the selection process. Please do not put "See Resume" in the job duties section of your application and or supplemental questionnaire.  Your application will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only solicited materials will be accepted for this recruitment

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 the applicant is unable to apply online, paper applications can be obtained from the link below and be mailed to MSDE Office of Human Resources, C/o Marcia Cooper Stokes, 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, submitted to the fax number, or mailed to the address listed. 

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. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.



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