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
21
LOCATION OF POSITION
Nancy S. Grasmick EducationBuilding
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Hybrid schedule available
POSITION DUTIES
This position serves as an extendedlearning opportunities specialist responsible for providing leadership andtechnical assistance in the areas of summer and after school learningopportunities and youth development to 21st Century Community grant recipientsand Maryland’s 24 local education agencies (LEAs).
Responsibilities include:
- Serves as the technical specialist for monitoring of 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) funded afterschool programs.
- Provides leadership, managerial direction, and technical assistance to local recipients of the 21st CCLC funded grants.
- Assists in the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of afterschool programs designed to improve the academic achievement of disadvantaged children.
- Provides professional development to 21st CCLC grantees in Maryland’s 24 LEAs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:A Master's degree or the equivalent of 36 credit hours of post-baccalaureatecourse work from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Four yearsof administrative or teaching experience in, or affiliated with, an educationprogram.
Notes:
1.Candidatesmay substitute a Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of experience directly relatedto the position option for the required education.
2.Candidatesmay substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree from an accredited collegeor university in a field related to the position option for one year of therequired experience.
3.Therequired field of education and experience are unique for each option and are establishedby MSDE in accordance with Education Article, Section 2-104 of the AnnotatedCode of Maryland. The specific education and experience qualifications for eachposition are on record in the Office of Human Resources.
4.Candidatesmay substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissionedofficer in Education Program classifications or Education Program specialtycodes in the Education field of work on a year-for-year basis for the requiredexperience and education.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have 2 years of experience in writing, reviewing or managing grants.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will begiven to applicantswho possess the following preferredqualification(s).Include clear and specific information on yourapplication regardingyour qualifications.
- Project Management experience, to include directing, leading, planning and managing projects.
- Experience in developing, coordinating, and delivering training.
- Experience preparing written reports and presentations.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Employees in thisclassification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motorvehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motorvehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that youprovide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet thequalifications for this recruitment. All information concerning yourqualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not considerinformation submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be placed onthe eligible (employment) list for at least one year.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
It is preferred thatapplicants complete the MD State Government onlineapplication foremployment. The application must clearly demonstrate thatthe applicantmeets the minimum qualifications for the position. If you are unable to applyonline, paper applications can be obtainedfrom the link below and mailedto MSDE Officeof Human Resources, 200 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD21201. If thereis a supplemental questionnaire, this must be completed andsent in withyour paper application, if you are unable to apply online. All application materials must be received inour office by the closingdate. Postmarks will not be accepted.Applications must be complete to beconsidered including all related jobduties, even if those are also listedon an attached resume. Additionalrequired materials may be uploaded with the online application and mailed totheaddress listed. Inquiries can be made to 410-767-0012, TDD410-333-3045. Appropriateaccommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities. If you have difficulty with your user account orhave general questionsabout this online application system, pleasecontact the MD Department ofBudget and Management, Recruitment andExamination Division at410-767-4850. TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay. Proof of eligibility to work is required incompliance with the ImmigrationReform and Control Act. Anymisrepresentation of academic or experiencerequirements for this positionmay result in non-selection or terminationof employment. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland iscommitted to recruiting,retaining, and promoting employees who arereflective of the State’sdiversity. People with disabilities andbilingual candidates are encouragedto apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to ourcountry.
