Extended Learning Specialist (Education Program Specialist I)

Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE); Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) seeks an Extended Learning Opportunities Specialist to lead and provide technical assistance for summer and after school learning opportunities and youth development, targeting 21st CCLC grant recipients and Maryland's 24 LEAs. This role promotes networking among similar programs and enhances after-school programming to boost student achievement.

The position emphasizes grant management, program design, training delivery, and performance monitoring,

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years of experience in writing, reviewing or managing State or Federal grants.
• Project Management experience, to include directing, leading, planning and managing projects.
• Experience in developing, coordinating, and delivering training.
• Experience with preparing written reports and presentations.

Responsibilities

• 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 after school programs designed to improve the academic achievement of disadvantaged children.
• Provides professional development to 21st CCLC grantees in Maryland's 24 LEAs.

Job description

This position serves as an extended learning opportunities specialist responsible for providing leadership and technical assistance in the areas of summer and after school learning opportunities and youth development to 21st Century Community grant recipients and Maryland's 24 local education agencies (LEAs).

This position also promotes networking among similar programs.

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 after school programs designed to improve the academic achievement of disadvantaged children.
• Provides professional development to 21st CCLC grantees in Maryland's 24 LEAs.

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

Experience: Four years of administrative or teaching experience in, or affiliated with, an education program.

Notes

• Candidates may substitute a Bachelor's degree and 6 years of experience directly related to the position option for the required education.
• 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 Office of Human Resources.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience 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.

Applicants must meet the selective qualification(s) to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

• Must have 2 years of experience in writing, reviewing or managing State or Federal grants.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

• Project Management experience, to include directing, leading, planning and managing projects.
• Experience in developing, coordinating, and delivering training.
• Experience with preparing written reports and presentations.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

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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