Coordinator of Literacy Programs and Initiatives
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Job Location:
Baltimore, MD - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 97972 - 152528
Posted on:
14 hours ago
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
LOCATION OF POSITION
POSITION DUTIES
- Develops implements and monitors literacy initiatives aligned to State and National Standards and MSDE policies.
- Provides content expertise policy guidance and technical assistance to ensure LEAs meet literacyrelated. requirements under COMAR the Blueprint for Marylands Future and other state initiatives.
- Coordinates with internal MSDE offices (Early Childhood Assessment Research Special Education etc.) to ensure coherent interpretation and implementation of literacy policy and data requirements.
- Reviews and crosswalks local literacy plans grant applications and related submissions against MSDE policy requirements.
- Prepares summary reports and recommendations for leadership and the State Board.
- Proactively identifies implementation challenges recommends solutions and escalates issues to leadership when necessary.
- Serves as a point of contact for LEAs responding to inquiries and connecting them with MSDE resources.
- Tracks LEA deliverables (e.g. literacy plans reporting requirements) and maintain organized records of progress and compliance.
- Designs facilitates and evaluates professional learning for LEA literacy leaders with an emphasis on translating policy into classroom practice and monitoring followthrough.
- Maintains detailed project plans meeting notes and followup actions to ensure accountability and continuity across MSDE teams and LEA partners.
- Drafts communications memos and reports as directed by the Executive Director.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meetthe selective qualification(s) to be clear andspecific information on your application regardingyour qualifications.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicants who possessthe following preferred qualification(s). Please include clear and specificinformation on your application regarding your qualifications.
- Experience leading or coordinating large-scale literacy initiatives (e.g. multi-school districtwide or statewide) including cross-functional collaboration and alignment across grade bands or instructional systems.
- Experience translating literacy research policy or guidance into implementation supports such as frameworks tools protocols or resources used by schools or districts.
- Experience overseeing complex literacy initiatives involving multiple partners vendors or funding streams including coordination of timelines deliverables and implementation fidelity.
- Experience leading or implementing literacy systems within an MTSS framework that intentionally serve multilingual learners and students with disabilities including alignment of instruction intervention and progress monitoring across general education special education and multilingual learner contexts.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
SELECTION PROCESS
EXAMINATION PROCESS
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 be emailed in care of Carla Marie Zamon at or 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.
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 submitted to the fax number or mailed to the Human Resources address listed above.
Inquiries can be made to TDD . 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 . 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 States diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
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