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EDUCATION PROGRAM MANAGER II

Director of Program Improvement & Family Support

Recruitment #16-005059-0001

Introduction

GRADE

State Salary Grade 24

Salary Range: $73,612 – $107,429

LOCATION OF POSITION

Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building

200 West Baltimore Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

This is a professional position serving as Branch Chief, responsible for providing direction, leadership and supervision for administering federal and state programs designed to promote improved academic achievement in schools that serve low-income children.

POSITION DUTIES

Directs, manages, coordinates and oversees programs and services administered by the Program Improvement and Family Support Branch; provides leadership, direction, and supervision to Local School Systems in the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of federal and state programs for improving the teaching and learning of disadvantaged children including: Title I, Part A; Migrant Education; Parent Involvement; Neglected and Delinquent; Homeless Education; Title I School Improvement Grants, 1003(a) and 1003(g), statewide parent involvement initiatives and transition activities related to the implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

EXPERIENCE:  Six (6) years of professional experience in coordinating or administering education programs or services, including one year of experience supervising professional education program staff.  

NOTES:  Possession of a Doctorate in a field related to promoting academic achievement may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of school improvement research, evidence-based practices and comprehensive school reform; skill in implementing, monitoring, and evaluating educational programs serving low-income children; skill in supervising staff and resolving problems and inquiries from school personnel; skill in managing administrative activities including oversight and evaluation of staff. ability to interpret and apply complex laws and regulations governing state and federal programs; ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships; ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing, through the presentation of concise yet comprehensive training, analyses and reports.  

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

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.

Conclusion

Applications should be received by April 8, 2016 - Open Until Filled.

SELECTION PROCESS

To apply for this position online go to MSDE Jobs on JobAps which is the preferred method for submitting your application/attachments.  Using this method will allow you to access your documents for future recruitments for which you apply and to verify that the appropriate documents have been attached to the recruitment that requires them. Please provide sufficient information on your application to document that you meet 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 Manager II, Director, Program Improvement and Family Support Position #040330 JobAps #16-005059-0001, 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 Maryland 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.

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