Coordinator, School Improvement And Supports Education Program Specialist Ii

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
22
LOCATION OF POSITION
Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building
200 W. Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
The Coordinator, Office of School Improvement and Supports is responsible for providing evidence- and outcomes-based support to the central administration and coordination of Title I, Part A – Supporting Basic Programs Operated by Local Education Agencies - at the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). The Coordinator provides service level-based customer service and assistance in the development and implementation of a state-wide system of support to local education agencies (LEAs) and private agencies to ensure that economically disadvantaged students receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. Specifically, this position will support LEAs in operationalizing and deploying comprehensive policies and practices that provide high-quality instruction, support, and services to students to accelerate learning, especially for those who have been historically underserved to improve the performance of its lowest performance schools to ensure success for every student; and in support of the MSDE’s implementation of the multiyear strategic plan and the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.
POSITION DUTIES

• Researches and compiles best practices for school improvement and comprehensive school reform.
• Conducts and documents mandatory LEA visits for specific purposes.
• Provides year-round professional learning to schools and LEAs on school improvement, comprehensive school reform, and in the interpretation of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
• Assists in the development and review of guidelines, regulations, and information publications
• Leads the design and development of processes and materials to support the activities related to CSI Schools to ensure quality instructional practices and compliance.
• Provides evidence and outcomes-based school improvement and support implementation coordination for Low Performing Schools – Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) Schools.
• Provides coordination in year-long school improvement plans.
• Ensures that LEAs maintain programmatic and fiscal compliance with funds spend on improving low performing schools.
• Supports CSI schools as they develop their CSI intervention plans and budgets.
• Monitors and recommends for approval school improvement grant activities.
• Provides expertise on the latest trends and practices in educational reform and resource information.
• Writes reports and position papers related to comprehensive planning, evidence-based school improvement, and Title I.
• Provides information on evidence-based programs to improve student performance to the central office.
• Administers timely written feedback to the school and central office staff following a monitoring session.

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 School Improvement or Title I, Part A.
Notes

• 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.
• Candidates may substitute a Bachelor’s Degree with 7 years of the specified content experience to satisfy the Minimum Qualifications noted above.
• 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.
• 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 with the design and development of the process and materials to support the School Improvement process and the state and federal guidelines and compliance
• Experience with managing Title I or other federally funded grant programs

Special Requirements
Applicants are subject to a criminal background investigation in accordance with the federal Family Law Article, Section 5.5.
SELECTION PROCESS
APPLICANTS MUST UPLOAD A RESUME WITH THE COMPLETED APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION. 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
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
It is preferred that applicants complete the MD State Government online application for employment, as well as upload a Resume. 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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