EDUCATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST II

State Salary Grade 22

Annual Salary Range: $64,608 - $103,743

This is a professional position with primary responsibility for providing leadership, consultation, direction, and technical assistance in the development and implementation of behavioral interventions at the school, school system, and State level as required by Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) 13A.08.04.03 and 13A05.05.

Provides technical assistance and identifies best practices and evidence-based interventions for managing student behavioral issues at the universal, secondary and tertiary levels; leads training and technical assistance efforts to the Local Schools Systems; serves as Department’s lead technical expert for local school systems in the areas of student behavior and school climate to reduce disruption, increase positive student behaviors, and improve school climate; serves as the Department’s lead and State Coordinator for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Initiative; leads interagency efforts related to student behavior and discipline; functions as project director on related grants programs; develops and implements the strategic plan for expanding and enhancing PBIS and other behavioral interventions in Maryland public schools; represents MSDE as a national presenter in PBIS implementation at national conferences and meetings.

EDUCATION: A Master’s Degree or equivalent 36 post-baccalaureate credit hours of course work in Education Administration/Supervision or education-related field from an accredited college or university.  

EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of professional experience in coordinating or administering elementary education, secondary education, or student services programs designed for students.

Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and issues impacting school climate, student behavior; skill in identifying the identifying school-level and system-level needs and delivering appropriate programmatic solutions, technical assistance, training, and guidance on issues related to school climate and student behavior; skill in organizing and managing multiple projects, timelines, and deadlines; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various public and staff and communicate effectively; ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment in making decisions. 

Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and travel throughout the state are required.  Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.

For immediate consideration please submit your application by February 24, 2017 - Open until filled.

To apply for this position online go to MSDE Jobs on JobAps (or complete an MSDE Application on marylandpublicschools.org). On-line applications (and resumes) are the preferred method for receiving your application/attachments.  Using this method will allow applicants to access their documents for future recruitments for which they apply and verify that the appropriate documents (resume-credentials) have been attached to the recruitment that requires them. Applicants must include their resume and provide sufficient information on the application to document that they satisfy the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Please do not put "See Resume" in the job duties section of your application; your application will not be considered.  

If you utilize fax or regular mail as the option to submit required attachments, you will need to resubmit these documents each time you apply for a new position that requires the attachments.  Additionally, you must include the following information on each page of the attachment you submit in order to ensure that we append the attachments to the correct recruitment: First and Last Name, Recruitment Number, and the last 4 digits of your SS# and indicate application for  Education Program Specialist II,  Lead Specialist for Student Behavior and School Climate #039607 (JobAps #17-005056-0003). Mailing Address: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Human Resources, 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland  21201. Fax: 410-333-8950 – This fax number is for Department of Education recruitment actions only.  

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. For inquiries or an MSDE Application, contact 410-767-0019 or TTY/TDD 410-333-3045 or visit our website at http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/.  

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) 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 employment (eligible) list for at least one year.