Coordinator, Educator Effectiveness and Support

Introduction

\r
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.\r

GRADE

Salary Grade 22\r

LOCATION OF POSITION

Nancy S. Grasmick Education\r
Building\r
200 W. Baltimore Street\r
Baltimore, MD 21201\r
�\r
Hybrid schedule available\r

POSITION DUTIES

Working under the direction of the Assistant\r
State Superintendent for Educator Effectiveness, The Coordinator of Educator\r
Effectiveness and Support provides best-in-class program leadership to\r
coordinate, develop, implement, support, and evaluate local education agency\r
(LEA) induction programs, professional learning initiatives, and educator evaluation\r
models. This position oversees evidence-based professional development for LEAs\r
aligned to induction and mentorship practices that support educator\r
effectiveness and student outcomes. The Coordinator will support the continuous\r
development of teachers and school leaders through effective professional\r
learning that is relevant, job-embedded, and aligned to the career ladder for\r
educators. This position provides leadership for compliance monitoring,\r
technical assistance, and evaluation of programs established in Pillar II of\r
the Blueprint for Maryland's Future.\r
Responsibilities include:\r
\r
\r
Coordinate and support statewide\r
induction programs and initiatives.\r
Provide leadership and guidance in the\r
development and alignment of professional learning and mentorship.\r
Prepares and revises induction\r
standards, guidelines and framework documents for LEAs.\r
Monitors and updates resources on the\r
Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) website.\r
Leads stakeholder focus groups,\r
committees and work groups related to developing statewide research-based\r
retention initiatives.\r
Organizes and facilitates training on\r
how to design and support collaborative professional learning.\r
Collaborate with the Statewide National\r
Board Coordinator to support coordination and monitoring for strategies and\r
initiatives including the career ladder for educators, teacher outreach\r
programs, and Teacher Collaborative Grant.\r
Develop and revise standards and\r
regulations pertaining to educator evaluations.\r
Provides compliance monitoring for LEAs\r
to ensure educator evaluations are conducted in alignment with Blueprint for\r
Maryland's Future and the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR).\r
\r
\r

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:���A\r
Bachelor's degree or the equivalent of 36 credit hours of post-baccalaureate\r
coursework from an accredited college or university.\r
Experience: Five\r
years of related experience in coordinating or administering education programs\r
or services, including two years of experience directly related to Educator Induction\r
Programs, mentorship or educator professional development.\r
Notes:\r
1 Candidates may\r
substitute the possession of a Master's degree or the equivalent of 36 credit\r
hours of post baccalaureate course work in Education or a related area for the one\r
year of required experience directly related to the position option.\r
�\r
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a\r
Doctorate degree at an accredited college or university in a field related to\r
the position for 2 years of the required experience directly related to the\r
position option.\r
�\r
3. The required field of education and\r
experience are unique for each option and are established by MSDE in accordance\r
with Education Article, Section 2-104 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.� The specific education and experience\r
qualifications for each position are on record in the Office of Human Resources.\r
�\r
4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces\r
military service experience as a commissioned officer in Education Program\r
classifications or Education Program specialty codes in the Education field of\r
work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.\r
�\r

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to\r
applicants�who possess the following preferred\r
qualification(s).�Include clear and specific information on your\r
application regarding�your qualifications.\r
\r
\r
Experience as a teacher mentor/coach in\r
an induction program\r
Experience administrating or facilitating\r
educator professional development programs\r
Experience in leading internal and\r
external interdisciplinary work teams in developing educational goals and\r
standards\r
National Board Certification\r
Knowledge of trends, regulations,\r
policies, and issues affecting teacher education programs\r
Experience with educator preparation\r
programs\r
\r
\r

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must consent to a State\r
Police Investigation (fingerprinting) as a routine procedure for all employees\r
with this Agency.\r

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide\r
sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications\r
for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be\r
submitted by the closing date.�We will not consider information submitted\r
after this date.�Successful candidates will be placed on the�eligible\r
(employment) list for at least one year.\r

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r
�\r

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

It is preferred that applicants complete\r
the MD State Government online�application for employment. The application\r
must clearly demonstrate that�the applicant meets the minimum\r
qualifications for the position. If you are unable to apply online, paper\r
applications can be obtained�from the link below and mailed to MSDE\r
Office�of Human Resources, 200 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.\r
If there�is a supplemental questionnaire, this must be completed and sent\r
in with�your paper application, if you are unable to apply online.\r
\r
All application materials must be received in our office by the\r
closing�date. Postmarks will not be accepted. Applications must be\r
complete to be�considered including all related job duties, even if those\r
are also listed�on an attached resume. Additional required materials may\r
be uploaded with the online application or mailed to the�address listed.\r
\r
Inquiries can be made to , TDD \r
Appropriate�accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.\r
\r
If you have difficulty with your user account or have general\r
questions�about this online application system, please contact the MD\r
Department of�Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division\r
at� TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay.\r
\r
Proof of eligibility to work is required in compliance with the\r
Immigration�Reform and Control Act. Any misrepresentation of academic or\r
experience�requirements for this position may result in non-selection or\r
termination�of employment.\r
\r
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to\r
recruiting,�retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the\r
State's�diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are\r
encouraged�to apply.\r
\r
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r