EDUCATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST II

State Salary Grade 22

Annual Salary Range: $64,608 - $103,743

This is a professional position that serves as the lead technical specialist for critical student programs such as Home Schooling, Home and Hospital services, military compact, College and Career Readiness programs, school completion and post-secondary program initiatives.

Provides coordination, consultation, and direction for School Counseling and Student Services programs; provides direction, leadership, and technical assistance within the Department, to Local School Systems, and to other agencies and groups to promote the development and implementation of comprehensive developmental school counseling programs to support the Every Student Succeeds Act; utilizes knowledge and experience in school counseling, leadership, student services, at-risk populations, safe schools, and school improvement to support the achievement of MSDE goals.

EDUCATION: A Master’s Degree or equivalent 36 post-baccalaureate credit hours of course work in Education Administration/Supervision or education-related field from an accredited college or university.

EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of professional experience in coordinating or administering school counseling and/or career development programs designed for students. Experience in interpreting and implementing education policies is required.

Knowledge of trends, regulations, policies, and issues affecting school counseling, pupil personnel, or student services initiatives; knowledge of State and federal laws, regulations, policies, and programs including integrated student services models, the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, and the Code of Maryland Regulations; skill in identifying at-risk student needs and delivering appropriate programmatic solutions, technical assistance, training, and guidance to local school systems; skill in organizing and managing multiple projects, timelines, and deadlines; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various public and staff and communicate effectively; 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 Program Specialist II, Lead Specialist for School Counseling #039577 (JobAps #17-005056-0004). 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

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.