Director of School Innovations

About the job

Introduction

\r\nThe 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.\r\n

GRADE

STD0023\r\nSalary based on qualifications and Agency budget allowance.\r\nState Salary Guidelines may apply.\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Nancy S. Grasmick Education\r\nBuilding\r\n200 W. Baltimore Street�\r\nBaltimore, MD 21201\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nHybrid schedule available (up\r\nto 3 telework days permitted each week)\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:\r\nA Master’s degree or the equivalent of 36 credit hours of post-baccalaureate\r\ncourse work from an accredited college or university.\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience:\r\nFive (5) years of experience coordinating or administering programs or services\r\nrelated to student support within a K-12 Education setting. At\r\nleast two (2) years of the experience should be at the local education agency\r\n(LEA) central office, or State Agency level.�\r\n\r\n\r\nNotes:�\r\n1. Candidates may substitute\r\nthe possession of a Bachelor’s degree with two years additional years of the\r\nrequired experience directly related to the position option.\r\n\r\n2. Candidates may substitute\r\nthe possession of a Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university\r\nin a field related to the position option for one year of the required\r\nexperience.\r\n\r\n3. The required field of\r\neducation and experience are unique for each option and are established by MSDE\r\nin accordance with Education Article, Section 2-104 of the Annotated Code of\r\nMaryland. The specific education and experience qualifications for each\r\nposition are on record in the Human Resources Branch.\r\n\r\n4. Candidates may substitute\r\nU.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty\r\nOfficer or higher as a commissioned officer in Education Program\r\nclassifications or Education Program specialty codes in the Education field of\r\nwork on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education, one\r\nyear of which must have been in an administrative supervisory or consultative\r\ncapacity.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference\r\nwill be given to applicants�who possess the following preferred\r\nqualification(s).�Include clear and specific information on your\r\napplication regarding�your qualifications.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Experience\r\n administering or monitoring Federal or State Grant Programs.�\r\n Experience working\r\n with Charter Schools.�\r\n Experience in\r\n supervising or leading employees to include training, and/or assigning and\r\n reviewing of work.�\r\n Experience in\r\n developing, implementing or consulting on a strategic planning project.�\r\n Knowledge and\r\n experience with academic policy and legislative issues involving education and\r\n school reform initiatives.\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must consent to a State Police\r\nInvestigation (fingerprinting) as a routine procedure for all employees with\r\nthis Agency.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that\r\nyou provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet\r\nthe qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your\r\nqualifications must be submitted by the closing date.�We will not consider\r\ninformation submitted after this date.�Successful candidates will placed\r\non the�eligible (employment) list for at least one year.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

It is preferred that applicants complete the MD State Government online application for employment. The application must clearly demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for the position.�If you are unable to apply online, paper applications can be obtained from the link below and mailed to MSDE Human Resources Branch, 200 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. If there is a supplemental questionnaire, this must be completed and sent in with your paper application, if you are unable to apply online.\r\nAll application materials must be received in our office by the closing date. Postmarks will not be accepted. Applications must be complete to be considered including all related job duties, even if those are also listed on an attached resume. Additional required materials may be uploaded with the online application or mailed to the Human Resources Branch address listed above.\r\nInquiries can be made to 410-767-0012, TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay. Appropriate accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.\r\nIf 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.\r\nProof 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.\r\nAs 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.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\n