Director of School Innovations Education Program Manager I

State of Maryland; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland State Department of Education seeks the Director of School Innovations to lead and oversee innovative educational initiatives within Maryland Public Schools, including charter school programs and the SEED School of Maryland. You will manage design, development, implementation, and evaluation of these programs, ensuring alignment with state policy and legislation.

The role requires strong leadership, oversight of multiple legislative reports during sessions, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or 36 credit hours post-baccalaureate required.
• Five years coordinating or administering programs related to student support in K-12; at least two years at LEA central office or state agency level.
• Experience with Charter Schools and Federal/State grant programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the Maryland Public Charter School Program and the SEED School of Maryland.
• Design, develop, implement and evaluate programs for student support across Maryland Public Schools.
• Oversee legislation, fiscal notes (45-50 in a session) and legislative reports during each legislative session.

Skills

Program coordination

Legislative tracking

Policy analysis

Stakeholder leadership

Education

Master’s degree or 36 credit hours

Job description

Introduction

The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college and career success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from our divisions, we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs of a diverse population – students, teachers, principals, and other educators throughout Maryland.

GRADE

STD0023

Salary Based On Qualifications And Agency Budget Allowance

State Salary Guidelines may apply.

LOCATION OF POSITION

Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building

200 W. Baltimore Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

Hybrid schedule available (up to 3 telework days permitted each week)

POSITION DUTIES

The Director of School Innovations (OSI) will provide leadership, support, and accountability to new and creative educational initiatives in Maryland Public Schools including providing leadership responsible for the design, development, implementation and evaluation of the Maryland Public Charter School Program and the SEED School of Maryland, a public boarding school. Additionally, this position will serve as the Division's lead in overseeing legislation, fiscal notes (45-50 in a session), and legislative reports that are assigned to the Division of Student Support and Federal Programs, during each legislative session. Due to the more than 30 legislative reports assigned to the Division, the position leads weekly meetings throughout the year and tracks and assigns legislation and Code of Maryland Regulation (COMAR) reports for completion.

Minimum Qualifications

Education : A Master’s degree or the equivalent of 36 credit hours of post-baccalaureate course work from an accredited college or university.

Experience : Five (5) years of experience coordinating or administering programs or services related to student support within a K-12 Education setting. At least two (2) years of the experience should be at the local education agency (LEA) central office, or State Agency level.

Notes

• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree with two years additional years of the required experience directly related to the position option.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to the position option for one year of the required experience.
• The required field of education and experience are unique for each option 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 Human Resources Branch.
• 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.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

• Experience administering or monitoring Federal or State Grant Programs.
• Experience working with Charter Schools.
• Experience in supervising or leading employees to include training, and/or assigning and reviewing of work.
• Experience in developing, implementing or consulting on a strategic planning project.
• Knowledge and experience with academic policy and legislative issues involving education and school reform initiatives.

Special Requirements

Applicants must consent to a State Police Investigation (fingerprinting) as a routine procedure for all employees with this Agency.

Inquiries can be made to 410-767-0012, TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay. Appropriate accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.

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. TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay.

Proof of eligibility to work is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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