Introduction
The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college andcareer success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from ourdivisions, we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs ofa diverse population – students, teachers, principals, and other educatorsthroughout Maryland.
GRADE
StateSalary Grade 24
SalaryRange: $95,798 - $160,555
*StateSalary Guidelines apply for current State employees.
LOCATION OF POSITION
NancyS. Grasmick Education Building
200West Baltimore Street
Baltimore,MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
The Director,Office of School Improvement and Transformation provides visionaryleadership in the development and implementation of a state-wide system ofsupport to local education agencies (LEAs) and private agencies to ensure that allstudents receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.
TheDirector will support LEAs in operationalizing and deploying comprehensivepolicies and practices that provide high-quality instruction, support, andservices to students to accelerate learning, especially for those who have beenhistorically underserved, to improve the performance of its lowest performanceschools; and in support of MSDE’s implementation of the multiyear strategicplan and the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.
POSITION DUTIES
Overseesthe identification, accountability, and funding of Comprehensive Support andImprovement (CSI) and Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI)Schools, providing the tools, templates, andresources needed to develop improvement and sustainability plans that identifymeasurable benchmarks toward meeting annual targets and exit criteria.
- Collaborates with the school improvement team and LEAs to design and facilitate high-quality professional learning to build LEA capacity to develop and implement evidence-based, equitable, and best in class programs, services, instructional practices, and policies.
- Spearheads MSDE’s collaboration and coordination with diverse communities and stakeholders to analyze programs and strategies that promote and sustain evidence-based and culturally responsive practices for schools.
- Leads the team and LEAs toward accomplishing student achievement targets in close collaboration with other offices and in the developing and implements school improvement best practices, evidence-based strategies.
- Manages and leads School Support Managers and School Support Coordinators, to ensure thorough program administration and excellent customer service and engagement with the internal and external stakeholders, including local education agency staff.
- Responds to inquiries regarding CSI and ATSI schools by providing ongoing, timely, and accurate communication between district and state leadership and coordinates professional development for CSI, ATSI, and other low performing schools.
- Develops and nurtures a collective vision across LEA Networks for sustaining student improvement, increasing the achievement of all students, while also reducing academic disparities within student groups.
- Oversees the allocation, administration, implementation and monitoring of 1003(a) school improvements grants to LEAs.
- Collaborates with the Division of Financial Policy, Planning, Operations, and Strategy to review and approve CSI and ATSI formula calculation and for developing the State’s ESSA Plan to allocate appropriate funding to CSI and ATSI schools.
- Develops and maintains highly effective working relationships with MSDE staff, LEAs, various government agencies, and professional associations and convenes stakeholder groups to collaborate on reviewing and providing recommendations for the root cause analysis and improvement plan of CSI and ATSI schools.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:A Bachelor’s degree in education or a relatedarea from an accredited college or university.
Experience:Five years of experience in coordinating or administeringeducation programs or services, including two years of experience directlyrelated to School Improvement or Title I, Part A. Experience must include oneyear of supervising professional education program staff.
Notes:
- Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree or the equivalent of 36 credit hours of post-baccalaureate course work in Education, Education Administration Supervision, or a related area for two years of the required experience directly related to the position.
- The required field of education and experience are unique for this posting 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 Office of Human Resources.
- Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher 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, one year of which must have been in an administrative supervisory or consultative capacity.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
One year of experience leading schoolimprovement.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicantswho possess the following preferred qualification(s). Please include clear andspecific information on your application regarding your qualifications.
- Knowledge of Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) and Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI).
- Knowledge of school improvement research, evidence-based practices, and comprehensive school reform strategies.
- Knowledge of the design and development of the process and materials to support the School Improvement process and the state and federal guidelines and compliance.
- Skill in managing Title I or other federally funded grant programs.
- Skill in implementing, monitoring, and evaluating educational programs, especially those focused on producing high-quality outcomes for historically disadvantaged students.
- Skill in coaching and developing individuals and teams to reach short- and long-term goals.
- Skill managing, leading, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating education programs.
- Skill in 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 organize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines and set clear and high expectations while holding teams accountable to those expectations.
- 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
Applicantsmust consent to State and FBI (CJIS) background check as a routine procedurefor all employees.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please makesure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show thatyou meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerningyour qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. Successfulcandidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified.The resulting list of qualified candidates will be in effect for at least oneyear.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Applicantsmust complete the MD State Government online application for employment and submittheir professional resume. The application and resume must clearlydemonstrate that the applicant satisfies the minimum qualifications for theposition. Applications must be complete to be considered including all relatedjob duties, even if those are also listed on an attached resume. Additionalrequired materials may be uploaded with the online application, submitted tothe fax number, or mailed to the address listed.
If you areunable to apply online, paper applications can be obtained from the link belowand be faxed to 410-333-8950 or mailed to MSDE Office of Human Resources, 200W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. If there is a supplementalquestionnaire, this must be completed and sent in with your paper application.Postmarks will not be accepted.
Inquiriescan be made to 410-767-0019, TDD 410-333-3045. Appropriate accommodations canbe made for individuals with disabilities. If you have difficulty with youruser account or have general questions about this online application system,please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment andExamination Division at 410-767-4850. TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay.
Proof ofeligibility to work is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform andControl Act. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements forthis position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.
As an equalopportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, andpromoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. Individualswith disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thankour Veterans for their service to our country.
Allapplication materials must be received in our office by the Closing Date.
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities areavailable upon request.
