Coordinator of Professional Learning

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

• State Salary Guidelines apply for current State employees.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

LOCATION OF POSITION

Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building

200 West Baltimore Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The Coordinator, Professional Learning supports the design, implementation, and evaluation of high-quality professional learning experiences for prekindergarten through Grade 12 programs. The coordinator ensures that professional learning initiatives are evidence-based, aligned with professional learning standards, and designed to enhance educator effectiveness and improve student outcomes. This position assists with the coordination of statewide initiatives, including the continuous development of teachers and school leaders through job-embedded professional learning, compliance monitoring, and technical assistance.

In addition, the coordinator oversees the administration, compliance, and evaluation of the Supporting Effective Instruction (Title II, Part A) grant. This includes providing technical assistance to local education agencies (LEAs), monitoring sub-grant implementation and budgets, ensuring alignment with federal guidance, and supporting the use of evidence-based strategies to improve educator quality and student achievement. The coordinator plays a key role in aligning grant-funded initiatives with MSDE's strategic goals and professional learning priorities.

POSITION DUTIES

Coordinates the design, implementation, and evaluation of professional learning initiatives that support educator effectiveness and student achievement.

• Provides coordination and support of statewide high-quality professional development programs and initiatives and provides leadership in working collaboratively with offices, departments, and branches to plan, coordinate, evaluate, and align professional learning initiatives.
• Responds to diverse requests for professional learning design and evaluation, collaborates with the Office of Educator Effectiveness to enhance teacher preparation programs, and supports mentorship and new teacher development.
• Formats, revises, edits, and prepares professional development standards, and framework documents for publication on the MSDE website.
• Monitors and updates professional development resources on the MSDE website and ensures the use of social media and press releases to celebrate and promote professional development opportunities in close collaboration with MSDE's Office of Communications and Community Engagement.
• Leads and engages in focus groups, committees, and work groups related to developing state-wide data-based professional learning initiatives.
• Develops and deploys statewide and differentiated professional learning opportunities rooted in evidence-based practices especially for accelerating student achievement for historically underserved students and communities.
• Oversees compliance monitoring, technical assistance, and evaluation of programs for the Title IIA federal grant.
• Provides technical assistance to LEAs in developing and implementing their programs for the federal grants and monitors and evaluates the LEA sub-grant budgets for spend-down rates and provides risk assessments.
• Organizes compliance monitoring for LEA federal sub-grants, to include interim reports, annual reports, and on-site monitoring visits.
• Coordinates monitoring for the strategies, initiatives, and interventions of grant programs regarding the use of evidence-based strategies.
• Evaluates LEA sub-grants for adherence to federal guidance, use of evidence-based strategies, and outcomes.
• Documents and maintains historical files for the Title IIA program and compiles data and other relevant information for reports as required by the United States Department of Education.

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 or affiliated professional learning, staff development, curriculum, school leadership, or another related field. for education programs in prekindergarten through grade 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 experience providing professional learning or administering staff development programs. One year of Grants Administration experience.

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.

• Knowledge of best-in-class professional development experiences aligned to State and National Standards and evidence-based practices.
• Knowledge of Title II, Part A) grant administration, compliance, and evaluation.
• Knowledge and experience with leading collaborative groups, such as professional learning communities, data-dialogue, lesson study, peer coaching/mentoring, and peer observation.
• Knowledge of Maryland College and Career Readiness Pathway Standards and/or State and national standards, trends, regulations, policies, and issues affecting educator professional development.
• Skill in implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and providing high-quality and service-level-based support and technical assistance for education programs.
• Skill collaborating with diverse communities and organizations for the purpose of implementing programs and strategies.
• Skill in developing and delivering research-based and best-in-class professional development programs.
• Ability to align and create professional development related to the implementation of prekindergarten through 12 high-quality instructional materials (HQIM)
• Ability to provide sound monitoring of sub-grant implementation and budgets.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to interpret and apply learning standards, policies, and regulations.
• Ability to work as a team member and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

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. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified. The resulting list of qualified candidates will be in effect for at least one year.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND 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 or mailed to MSDE Office of Human Resources, 200 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 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 , TDD 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 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.

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