EDUCATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST II
Teacher Education Program Approval Specialist
Recruitment #17-005056-0006
Department | MSDE - Division of Certification and Accreditation |
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Date Opened | 4/28/2017 11:00:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 5/12/2017 11:59:00 PM |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Christopher King |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
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Introduction
GRADE
State Salary Grade 22
Salary Range: $64,608 - $94,335
LOCATION OF POSITION
Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building
200 West Baltimore Street
altimore, MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
This is a professional position responsible for providing coordination and technical assistance to institutions of higher education, local school systems, and nonpublic schools to ensure that teacher education programs and teacher certification conform to statutory requirements of the Code of Maryland Regulations.
POSITION DUTIES
Provides lead technical assistance and coordination to institutes of higher education for the design-approval of teacher education and administration certification programs and inquiry resolution; Coordinates and leads teacher education program approval and inquiry resolution for teacher preparation programs and Maryland Approved Alternative Preparation Programs (MAAPP); serves as State Professional Development School liaison to colleges, universities, local school systems, and other personnel involved in professional educator preparation; determines and updates procedures for certificate eligibility; manages data collection and reporting; assists with the maintenance of the branch website; participates in the design of staff development, seminars and conferences for strengthening the roles, responsibilities, and programs in teacher education.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of trends, regulations, policies, and issues affecting teacher education programs; knowledge of qualifying routes to teacher certification;; skill in the use of standard office software; skill in the assessment of teacher education program components and the interpretation and application of statutory regulations, accreditation protocols, and policies; ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing; ability to manage multiple tasks; ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with MSDE/LEA staff and academic faculty and staff within institutions of higher education.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and possible 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
For immediate consideration please submit your application by May 12, 2017 – 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 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, Teacher Education Program Approval Specialist #0404354 (Jobaps# 17-005056-0006) 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