EDUCATION PROGRAM MANAGER II

State Salary Grade 24

Salary Range: $73,612 - $107,429

Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building

200 West Baltimore Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

This is a professional management service position which reports to the Assistant State Superintendent for the Division of Curriculum Assessment and Accountability (DCAA) responsible for providing leadership in the conceptualization, management, and implementation of programs and initiatives that reflect current and emerging departmental and division priorities.

Provides leadership and support in the conceptualization, management and implementation of the State Standards and associated assessments and to the high school Career and College Readiness (CCR) Program; manages the human, temporal and fiscal resources, in coordination with other DCAA directors on implementation of key annual projects regarding the Maryland Assessment programs, Instructional Technology, Instructional Programs and Teacher Professional Development; serves as primary contact for interdepartmental programs, projects, and initiatives requiring DCAA input and representation in science/environmental science and social studies, disciplinary literacy, STEM program facilitation, and CCR program implementation;  facilitates support for school-day STEM initiatives; supervises coordinators, specialists and staff in the curriculum units as assigned.

EDUCATION:  Master’s Degree or equivalent 36 credit hours of post-baccalaureate course work preferably in Education, Education Supervision /Administration or a related field.   

EXPERIENCE:  Seven years of professional experience in coordinating or administering education programs or services. Experience supervising professional to include experience as a public school principal leading school improvement initiatives is preferred.  

NOTE: Possession of a doctorate in a field related to this position may be substituted for one year of the required experience.  Two additional years of experience directly related to the position may be substituted for the required Master’s degree

Knowledge of instructional programs that address science/environmental science and social studies, disciplinary literacy, STEM program facilitation; Knowledge of trends, research, policies, and issues affecting emerging priorities and concerns related to school improvement and school reform; skill in implementing, monitoring and evaluating education programs; skill in best practices project management and program leadership; ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations and standards that apply to instructional programs; ability to organize and manage multiple tasks; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate effectively with staff, local school systems and the public; 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 Manager II – Director of Curriculum #089355, (JobAps #17-005059-002). 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.