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Director of High-Quality Instructional Materials

Education Program Manager II

Recruitment #24-005059-0003

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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.

**This position is open to application for Maryland State Department of Education Employees only!**

GRADE

State Salary Grade 24
Salary Range: $102,426 - $165,372
*State Salary Guidelines apply for current State employees.

 

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

LOCATION OF POSITION

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

Main Purpose of Job

The Director, High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) provides program leadership and coordination to support the HQIM initiative team to develop, implement, and evaluate the HQIM program components ranging from identifying HQIM to supporting districts with adopting and implementing HQIM. This position provides HQIM leadership and coordination support to the initiative in alignment with Maryland statutes and regulations and federal requirements for curricular design, instructional implementation, assessment, and professional learning. The Director, HQIM will support the Executive Director, Professional Learning and HQIM to provide high-quality, sustained engagement with LEAs and other key stakeholders (i.e., institutions of higher education, nonprofits; community-based programs etc.) in supporting the adoption and implementation of HQIM to ensure that Maryland students, including and especially those who have been historically underserved are receiving rigorous content and high-quality curriculum aligned instruction.

POSITION DUTIES

Provides program leadership and coordination support to the HQIM initiative team to develop, implement, and evaluate the HQIM program components: Signaling, adoption, and implementation.

  • Supports HQIM and instructional programs teams in developing and implementing a system to rate instructional materials and deliver strong, evidence-based reports on instructional materials quality to the stakeholders across the state.
  • Supports the HQIM and instructional programs teams with the development and facilitation of high-quality professional learning and technical assistance to build the capacity of LEAs to adopt and implement HQIM, through the facilitation of vendor/contract management.
  • Supports HQIM identification and reporting workstreams to clearly signal to LEAs and stakeholders what constitutes ‘high-quality’ in the state of Maryland.
  • Provides leadership and coordination supports to the educator-led instructional materials review process to ensure that Maryland’s review system continues to focus on materials that build student knowledge in a manner that is culturally and linguistically affirming for students. 
  • Provides contract management support to the HQIM initiative team and proactively manages vendor budgets, expectations, deliverables, and timelines.
  • Ensures the integration of Universal Design for Learning Guidelines and Benchmarks of Quality into HQIM adoption and implementation considerations and remains current on changes related to supporting all learners and accelerate learning.
  • Coordinates the review and evaluation of HQIM to ensure alignment to State standards and makes stakeholder recommendations on HQIM selection.
  • Monitors and updates HQIM resources on the MSDE website and ensures the use of social media and press releases to celebrate and promote HQIM initiatives in close collaboration with MSDE’s Office of Communications and Community Engagement.
  • Provides leadership and guidance in the development and deployment of professional learning grounded in the skillful use of HQIM to support the implementation of evidence-based curricula.
  • Develops and maintains a multi-year plan for professional learning that is informed by data, input from stakeholders, and aligned with the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and multiyear Strategic Plan.
  • Leads communities of practice, stakeholder focus groups, committees, and work groups related to developing state-wide data-based HQIM initiatives.
  • Provides leadership in working collaboratively with offices, departments, and branches to plan, coordinate, evaluate, and align HQIM professional learning.
  • In collaboration with MSDE’s Office of Research, Planning, and Program Evaluation, annually collects data to monitor adoption and implementation of HQIM in compliance with the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. 
  • Develops and implements systems for measuring the quality of implementation of HQIM and participation in HQIM professional learning opportunities to improve offerings to LEAs. 
  • Supports the preparation of responses on behalf of MSDE leadership, the State Superintendent of School, the State Board of Education, and the Governor’s office, and other key leaders across the State.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related area from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five (5) years or more years of experience in managing and leading programs for evaluating HQIM or related programs for school leaders and teachers in prekindergarten through 12 settings. One year of this experience must include supervising and/or coaching professional education staff.

Notes:
  1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree or the equivalent of 36 credit hours of post-baccalaureate course work in Education, Education Administration, professional development or a related area for two years of the required experience directly related to the position.
  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. 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.

  • Experience in supporting the adoption, implementation, and educator usage of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) at the district or State level.
  • Knowledge of HQIM and instructional programs.
  • Knowledge and experience with leading collaborative groups, such as professional learning communities, data-dialogue, lesson internalization study and peer observation.
  • Knowledge of State and national trends, regulations, policies, and issues affecting signaling, adopting, and implementing HQIM.
  • Knowledge of reviewer recruitment, training and support.
  • Skill in supporting HQIM implementation for prekindergarten through 12th grade educators and school leaders.
  • Skill establishing a system for assessing implementation of HQIM for continuous improvement, developing organizational structures that align and support HQIM with high-quality professional learning.
  • Skill collaborating with diverse communities and organizations for the purpose of implementing programs and strategies.
  • Skill managing multiple project timelines simultaneously.
  • Ability to collaborate with other States to identify elements of HQIM.
  • Ability to interpret and apply learning standards, policies, and regulations.
  • Ability to work as a team member and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to interpret and apply learning standards, policies, and regulations.
  • 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.



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