Director of Science & Environmental Sciences
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Job Location:
Baltimore, MD - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 111484 - 173775
Posted on:
10-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Introduction
The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college andcareer success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from ourdivisions we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs ofa diverse population students teachers principals and other educatorsthroughout Maryland.
GRADE
State Salary Grade 24
Salary Range: $111484 - $173775
LOCATION OF POSITION
NancyS. Grasmick Education Building
200West Baltimore Street
BaltimoreMD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
TheDirector of Science provides leadership content area expertise and oversightto all statewide science programs and initiatives prekindergarten through 12thgrade in Maryland public schools. This position oversees the development anddeployment of best in class research-based support to local education agenciesand early childhood education providers to implement comprehensive andequitable policies programs and practices aligned to Marylands sciencecontent standards. The director of science will focus on developing andimplementing programs and initiatives that ensure access to secondary sciencecourses and pathways that are intentionally designed to prepare students to becollege and career ready especially those who have been historically underserved.
Thedirector of science will spearhead the Maryland State Department of Educationscollaboration and coordination with key stakeholders (i.e. institutions ofhigher education associations nonprofits; community-based organizations;nationally based organizations industry; etc.) in the implementation ofhigh-quality science curriculum courses and programs aligned to Marylandscollege and career readiness standards. This position will oversee thecollaboration with diverse communities and organizations to analyze programsand strategies that promote culturally responsive teaching practices and bestin class research-based college and career readiness pathways such as dualenrollment early/middle college advanced placement International Baccalaureateindustry-recognized credentials and apprenticeships. This position supportsthe Maryland State Department of Educations efforts in implementing themultiyear strategic plan and the Blueprint for Marylands Future.
POSITION DUTIES
Providesdirect content specific leadership and oversight to statewide science programsand initiatives.
- Provides leadership for science curricular design instructional implementation assessment and professional development in prekindergarten through 12th grade.
- Identifies gaps and barriers in access for historically disadvantaged students to advanced science courses pathways and programs develops and implements solutions.
- Spearheads and coordinates regular statewide content meetings and conducts local education agencies site visits.
- Provides high-quality technical assistance and professional learning sessions to local education agencies and early childhood education providers to build capacity for delivering highly effective teaching.
- Provides content expertise and leadership in the development and application of state rubrics for ensuring high-quality instructional materials in science aligned to the Blueprints college and career readiness standards.
- Collaborates with MSDE workgroups to design and implement high-quality science curriculum courses pathways and assessments aligned to the Blueprint for Marylands Future.
- Manages the development and coordination of college and career readiness pathways to ensure equitable access for historically disadvantaged students.
- Demonstrates highly effective and collaborative relationships with divisions and offices to implement MSDEs multiyear strategic plan and the Blueprint for Marylands Future.
- Manages statewide workgroups with key stakeholders focused on strengthening existing and building new science courses and pathways aligned to the Blueprint for Marylands Future.
- Designs implements and evaluates high-quality professional learning activities for a variety of audiences.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:ABachelors Degree in Science or STEM or a related area from an accreditedcollege or university.
Experience:Five (5) years ofexperience in managing and leading Science Environmental and/or STEM programsoradministering educational science related programs in prekindergarten through 12settings. Oneyear of this experience must include supervising and/or coaching professionaleducation staff.
Notes:
- Candidates may substitute the possession of a Masters degree or the equivalent of 36 credit hours of post-baccalaureate course work in mathematics STEM education or a related area for two years of the required experience directly related to the position.
- The required field of education and experience are unique for this posting 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 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.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
Possess at least one year of experienceproviding technical assistance support coordination or administration of Scienceand/or Environmental Sciences programs.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given toapplicantswho possess the following preferred qualification(s). Pleaseinclude clear and specific information on your application regardingyourqualifications.
- Knowledge of prekindergarten through 12 Science programs and curriculum.
- Knowledge of Maryland Next Generation Science Standards and/or national science standards.
- Knowledge of trends regulations and policies affecting instruction and assessment in science and environmental literacy.
- Knowledge of college and career readiness pathways standards trends regulations policies and issues related to science fields of study.
- Skill in implementing monitoring and evaluating education programs.
- Skill collaborating with diverse communities and organizations for the purpose of analyzing programs and strategies.
- Skill in developing and delivering professional development programs.
- Skill in providing in managing multiple tasks and time sensitive deadlines.
- Ability to interpret and apply learning standards policies and regulations.
- Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks.
- Ability to work as a team member and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicantsmust consent to State and FBI (CJIS) background check as a routine procedurefor all employees.
SELECTION PROCESS
Pleasemake sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to showthat you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All informationconcerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified Better Qualified orQualified. The resulting list of qualified candidates will be in effect for atleast one year.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Applicants must complete the MD State Government onlineapplication for employment and submittheir professional resume. The application and resume must clearlydemonstrate that the applicant satisfies the minimum qualifications for theposition. Applications must be complete to be considered including all relatedjob duties even if those are also listed on an attached resume. Additionalrequired materials may be uploaded with the online application submitted tothe fax number or mailed to the address listed.
If you are unable to apply online paper applications can beobtained from the link below and be faxed to or mailed to MSDEOffice of Human Resources 200 W. Baltimore Street Baltimore MD 21201. Ifthere is a supplemental questionnaire this must be completed and sent in withyour paper application. Postmarks will not be accepted.
Inquiries can be made to TDD .Appropriate accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities. Ifyou have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about thisonline application system please contact the MD Department of Budget andManagement Recruitment and Examination Division at . TTY Users:Call via Maryland Relay.
Proof of eligibility to work is required in compliance withthe Immigration Reform and Control Act. Any misrepresentation of academic orexperience requirements for this position may result in non-selection ortermination of employment.
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed torecruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of theStates diversity. Individuals with disabilities and bilingual candidates areencouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
All application materials must be received in our office bythe Closing Date.
Appropriateaccommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.
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