EDUCATION PROGRAM SUPERVISOR

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

Salary Grade 22

LOCATION OF POSITION

Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building

200 W. Baltimore Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

POSITION DUTIES

This position serves as Section

Chief for Student Services and provides staff supervision within the Student

Services and Strategic Planning Branch (SSSP) of the Division of Student

Support, Academic Enrichment, and Educational Policy. The Chief of Student Services

is also the lead technical expert in School Counseling and oversees programs

and initiatives that provide support to Maryland’s schools in the area of

school counseling.

The Section Chief for Student

Services will provide leadership, consultation, and technical assistance to

develop and implement the program of school counseling in each local education

agency (LEA), aligned with coordinated student services that:

Promote student academic success and

well-being

Enhance awareness of mental health and

promotes positive, healthy behaviors

Provide school-based prevention and universal

and targeted interventions for students with mental health and behavioral

concerns

Are comprehensive in scope, preventative in

design, and developmental in nature

Are aligned with LEA goals and objectives

Are an integral component of the school's

program and mission

Promote systemic change through the use of

leadership skills, advocacy, and collaboration

Promote student achievement

Provide equitable access to rigorous education

for all students

Provide students with individual and group

planning addressing academic, career, and social/emotional needs

Identify the knowledge and skills all students

will acquire to promote college and career readiness

Are delivered to all students and a systemic

fashion

Address the needs of the whole child so that

each student has the opportunity to be healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and

challenged for long-term success

Are monitored and reviewed through

accountability systems

Are provided by a state credentialed school

counselor.

This position provides

leadership, direction, and fiscal and programmatic oversight for the federal

Title IV, Part A – Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program and

supervises the lead program specialist for Title IV, Part A. This position is

responsible for supervising work performed by subordinate staff and conducting

performance appraisals, education program activities of the Student Services

Section within the SSSP; interprets laws, regulations, policies and procedures

governing assigned program areas; advises and makes recommendations to the

Director and Assistant State Superintendent; participates in the development,

implementation and assessment of strategies to ensure the program activities

contribute to meeting strategic plan goals and objectives; participates in and

leads interdisciplinary work teams and represents higher-level managers.

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 in School Counseling or a related field.

EXPERIENCE: Five years of

administrative or teaching experience in, or affiliated with, an education

program, including two years proven experience in school counseling.

Notes:

1. Two

additional years of experience may be substituted for the master's degree or 36

hours of equivalent post-baccalaureate course work.

2. Candidates

may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree at an accredited college or

university in a field related to the position for one year of the required

experience.

3. 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 Resource Management

Branch of the Division of Business Services.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet the

selective qualification(s) to be considered. Include clear and specific

information on your application regarding your qualifications.

Applicants must be certified as a School

Counselor

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be

given to applicants who possess the following preferred

qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your

application regarding your qualifications.

Experience in administering Federal Grant

Programs.

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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants are subject

to a criminal background investigation in accordance with the federal Family

Law Article, Section 5.5.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that

you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet

the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your

qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider

information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be placed

on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

It is preferred that

applicants complete the MD State Government online application for

employment. The application must clearly demonstrate that the applicant

meets the minimum qualifications for the position. If you are unable to apply

online, paper applications can be obtained from the link below and mailed

to MSDE Office of Human Resources, 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.

All 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 address listed.

Inquiries can be made to 410-767-0012, TDD

410-333-3045. 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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