Coordinator of Science & Environmental Literacy

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 \r\nState\r\nSalary Grade 22\r\n

Salary\r\nRange:

$97,972 - $152,528\r\n•State\r\nSalary Guidelines apply for current State employees.•\r\n\r\n�\r\nSTATE

OF MARYLAND

BENEFITS\r\n\r\n\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Nancy\r\nS. Grasmick Education Building\r\n200\r\nWest Baltimore Street\r\nBaltimore, MD 21201\r\n Main Purpose of Job The\r\nCoordinator of Science and Environmental Literacy will support MSDE's effort in\r\nimplementing the Blueprint for Maryland's Future and its multi-year Strategic\r\nPlan. This position provides highly effective, evidence-based program and\r\ninitiative development and implementation leadership support aligned to the\r\nMaryland Next Generation Science Standards, Environmental Literacy Standards\r\nand Early Learning Standards to accelerate student achievement across local\r\neducation agencies (LEAs) and early learning environments. The position supports\r\nthe Director of Science to develop, facilitate, and assess the effectiveness of\r\nongoing, high-quality professional learning and technical assistance and works\r\nclosely with LEA staff, formal and informal environmental literacy educators,\r\nand institutes of higher learning to build the capacity to develop, interpret,\r\nand implement best in class science, environmental literacy programs and\r\ninitiatives, courses, instructional frameworks, curricula and assessments, and\r\ninnovations to accelerate student achievement, and narrow and close opportunity\r\nand achievement gaps for historically disadvantaged students.\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

Develops and provides high-quality,\r\nevidence-based professional learning and leadership support for schools, local\r\neducation agencies, institutes of higher education, and informal education\r\norganizations to effectively implement the Blueprint for Maryland's Future.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Supports the Director of Science in\r\n developing and facilitating high effective, evidence-based professional\r\n learning explicitly designed to accelerate student achievement, especially for\r\n under-performing schools across the state.\r\n Coordinates the development,\r\n implementation, and facilitation of high-quality, evidence-based professional\r\n learning, including in-person, virtual, and asynchronous formats.\r\n Demonstrates and applies knowledge of\r\n evidence-based science and environmental education strategies, content, lab\r\n safety practices, assessments, and pedagogy in the development of professional\r\n learning.�\r\n Supports and collaborates with MSDE\r\n Divisions and Offices on cross- functional initiatives and programs related to\r\n science and environmental literacy.\r\n Collaborates with communities and\r\n organizations to develop, implement, and analyze programs and strategies to\r\n scale students participation in STEM and environmental aligned college and\r\n career readiness pathways, such as through dual enrollment, advanced placement,\r\n International Baccalaureate, and early college high school programs.\r\n Ensures alignment of professional\r\n learning to Maryland standards, frameworks, policies, and regulations.\r\n Facilitates\r\n and manages data collection, program monitoring and implementation, continuous improvement, and engagement initiatives and\r\n special projects.\r\n Develops\r\n and implements evidence-based science and environmental literacy programs,\r\n initiatives, guidance, policy, high‑quality publications and technical assistance that\r\n communicate complex educational concepts\r\n and accelerate student achievement and district\r\n staff.\r\n Supports LEA educators, administrators\r\n by providing evidence-based technical assistance to support implementation of\r\n professional learning, instruction, assessments, and science and environmental\r\n literacy programs.\r\n Facilitates and manages data collection,\r\n program monitoring and implementation. continuous improvement, and engagement\r\n initiatives and special projects.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION

A Master's degree or the equivalent of 36 credit hours\r\nof post-baccalaureate coursework in education, education administration, professional\r\nlearning, curriculum, school leadership or a related area from an accredited\r\ncollege or university.\r\n\r\n\r\n

EXPERIENCE:

Five\r\nyears of administrative or teaching experience in managing and leading Science,\r\nEnvironmental, and/or STEM programs or related programs in prekindergarten through\r\n12 settings.\r\n\r\n\r\n

Notes:

\r\n\r\n\r\n Candidates\r\n may substitute a bachelor's degree with 7 years of the specified content\r\n experience to satisfy the minimum qualifications noted above.\r\n Candidates\r\n may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree from an accredited college\r\n or university in a field related to the position option for one year of the\r\n required experience.\r\n The\r\n required field of education and experience are unique for each option and are\r\n established by MSDE in accordance with Education Article, Section 2-104 of the\r\n Annotated Code of Maryland.� The specific\r\n education and experience qualifications for each position are on record in the\r\n Human Resource Management Branch of the Division of Business Services.\r\n Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military\r\n service experience as a commissioned officer in Education Program\r\n classifications or Education Program specialty codes in the Education field of\r\n work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.\r\n\r\n\r\n

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

One year of professional\r\nteaching experience in a PreK-12 Science and/or Environmental Literacy Education\r\nProgram.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants\r\nwho possess the following preferred qualification(s). Please include clear and\r\nspecific information on your application regarding your qualifications.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Experience with teaching and\r\n evaluating Science and Environmental Literacy programs and curriculum.�\r\n Experience integrating college and career readiness\r\n pathways, standards, trends, regulations, policies, and issues related to\r\n science fields of study.\r\n Experience implementing,\r\n monitoring, and evaluating Science education programs and facilitating professional\r\n learning at the district and/or school based level.\r\n Experience\r\n developing and producing high-quality written reports, guidance documents,\r\n or public-facing communications.\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants\r\nmust consent to State and FBI (CJIS) background check as a routine procedure\r\nfor all employees.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make\r\nsure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that\r\nyou meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning\r\nyour qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider\r\ninformation submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as\r\nBest Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified. The resulting list of qualified\r\ncandidates will be placed on the eligible (employment) list for one year.\r\n\r\n\r\nFor education obtained outside of the U.S., a copy of the\r\nequivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation\r\nwill be required prior to hire. The resulting certified eligible list for this\r\nrecruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe assessment may consist of a rating of your\r\neducation, training, and experience related to the requirements of the\r\nposition. It is important that you provide complete and accurate\r\ninformation on your application. Please report all experience and\r\neducation that is related to this position.\r\n

BENEFITS STATE OF MARYLAND

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FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants\r\nmust complete the MD State Government online application for employment and submit their professional resume.\r\nThe application and resume must clearly demonstrate that the applicant\r\nsatisfies the minimum qualifications for the position. Applications must be\r\ncomplete to be considered, including all related job duties, even if those are\r\nalso listed on an attached resume. Additional required materials may be\r\nuploaded with the online application, submitted to the fax number, or mailed to\r\nthe address listed.\r\n\r\n\r\nIf you are\r\nunable to apply online, paper applications can be obtained from the link below\r\nand be faxed to 410-554-9397 or mailed to MSDE Office of Human Resources, 200\r\nW. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. If there is a supplemental\r\nquestionnaire, this must be completed and sent in with your paper application.\r\nPostmarks will not be accepted.\r\n\r\n\r\nInquiries\r\ncan be made to 410-767-0012, TDD 410-333-3045. Appropriate accommodations can\r\nbe made for individuals with disabilities. If you have difficulty with your\r\nuser account or have general questions about this online application system,\r\nplease contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and\r\nExamination Division at 410-767-4850.

TTY Users:

Call via Maryland Relay.\r\n\r\n\r\nProof of\r\neligibility to work is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and\r\nControl Act. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for\r\nthis position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.\r\n\r\n\r\nAs an equal\r\nopportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and\r\npromoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. Individuals\r\nwith disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank\r\nour Veterans for their service to our country.\r\n\r\n\r\nAll\r\napplication materials must be received in our office by the Closing Date.\r\n\r\n\r\nAppropriate accommodations for\r\nindividuals with disabilities are available upon request.\r\n