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 22
Salary
Range: $97,972 - $152,528
LOCATION OF POSITION
Nancy
S. Grasmick Education Building
200
West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
The
Coordinator of Science and Environmental Literacy will support MSDE's effort in
implementing the Blueprint for Maryland's Future and its multi-year Strategic
Plan. This position provides highly effective, evidence-based program and
initiative development and implementation leadership support aligned to the
Maryland Next Generation Science Standards, Environmental Literacy Standards
and Early Learning Standards to accelerate student achievement across local
education agencies (LEAs) and early learning environments. The position supports
the Director of Science to develop, facilitate, and assess the effectiveness of
ongoing, high-quality professional learning and technical assistance and works
closely with LEA staff, formal and informal environmental literacy educators,
and institutes of higher learning to build the capacity to develop, interpret,
and implement best in class science, environmental literacy programs and
initiatives, courses, instructional frameworks, curricula and assessments, and
innovations to accelerate student achievement, and narrow and close opportunity
and achievement gaps for historically disadvantaged students.
POSITION DUTIES
Develops and provides high-quality,
evidence-based professional learning and leadership support for schools, local
education agencies, institutes of higher education, and informal education
organizations to effectively implement the Blueprint for Maryland's Future.
- Supports the Director of Science in
developing and facilitating high effective, evidence-based professional
learning explicitly designed to accelerate student achievement, especially for
under-performing schools across the state.
- Coordinates the development,
implementation, and facilitation of high-quality, evidence-based professional
learning, including in-person, virtual, and asynchronous formats.
- Demonstrates and applies knowledge of
evidence-based science and environmental education strategies, content, lab
safety practices, assessments, and pedagogy in the development of professional
learning.
- Supports and collaborates with MSDE
Divisions and Offices on cross- functional initiatives and programs related to
science and environmental literacy.
- Collaborates with communities and
organizations to develop, implement, and analyze programs and strategies to
scale students participation in STEM and environmental aligned college and
career readiness pathways, such as through dual enrollment, advanced placement,
International Baccalaureate, and early college high school programs.
- Ensures alignment of professional
learning to Maryland standards, frameworks, policies, and regulations.
- Facilitates
and manages data collection, program monitoring and implementation, continuous improvement, and engagement initiatives and
special projects.
- Develops
and implements evidence-based science and environmental literacy programs,
initiatives, guidance, policy, high‑quality publications and technical assistance that
communicate complex educational concepts
and accelerate student achievement and district
staff.
- Supports LEA educators, administrators
by providing evidence-based technical assistance to support implementation of
professional learning, instruction, assessments, and science and environmental
literacy programs.
- Facilitates and manages data collection,
program monitoring and implementation. continuous improvement, and engagement
initiatives and special projects.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: A Master’s degree or the equivalent of 36 credit hours
of post-baccalaureate coursework in education, education administration, professional
learning, curriculum, school leadership or a related area from an accredited
college or university.
EXPERIENCE: Five
years of administrative or teaching experience in managing and leading Science,
Environmental, and/or STEM programs or related programs in prekindergarten through
12 settings.
Notes:
- 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 from an accredited college
or university in a field related to the position option for one year of the
required experience.
- 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 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.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
One year of professional
teaching experience in a PreK-12 Science and/or Environmental Literacy Education
Program.
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 with teaching and
evaluating Science and Environmental Literacy programs and curriculum.
- Experience integrating college and career readiness
pathways, standards, trends, regulations, policies, and issues related to
science fields of study.
- Experience implementing,
monitoring, and evaluating Science education programs and facilitating professional
learning at the district and/or school based level.
- Experience
developing and producing high-quality written reports, guidance documents,
or public-facing communications.
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. We will not consider
information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as
Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified. The resulting list of qualified
candidates will be placed on the eligible (employment) list for one year.
For education obtained outside of the U.S., a copy of the
equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation
will be required prior to hire. The resulting certified eligible list for this
recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.
The assessment may consist of a rating of your
education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the
position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate
information on your application. Please report all experience and
education that is related to this position.
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 410-554-9397 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.
Appropriate accommodations for
individuals with disabilities are available upon request.
