State Homeless Education Coordinator

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.

Nancy S. Grasmick EducationBuilding

200 W. Baltimore Street

Baltimore MD 21201

Hybrid schedule available (upto 3 telework days permitted each week)

The Education ProgramSpecialist II serves as lead technical program expert responsible foradministering managing coordinating and evaluating the federal McKinney-Ventoprogram including developing and carrying out the State McKinney-Vento plan;coordinating and collaborating with school and school system staff homelessservices providers early childhood programs and community-based organizations;providing technical assistance to and providing monitoring of school systems;responding to inquiries from parents guardians and youth to ensure that eachchild or youth who is the subject of such an inquiry receives the fullprotections and services provided by federal and state law; and providingleadership to the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and localeducation agencies (LEAs) to develop review and revise policies to removebarriers to the identification enrollment and retention in school of childrenand youth experiencing homelessness. This specialist will use knowledge andexperience in federal and State regulations MSDEs goals and initiativespublic education school improvement research and practices staff developmentand training related to implementing educational programs for children andtheir families. This position willsupport the Title I Part A program as needed.

Responsibilitiesinclude:

• Provide leadership coordination consultation technical assistance and management of the Education for Homeless Children under the McKinney-Vento Act
• Implement the Education for Homeless children program by ensuring that the State and all LEAs are compliant
• Provide technical assistance to staff in all LEAs
• Create and implement programs of professional learning for school and LEA staff
• Analyze review and provide leadership in revising policies to remove barriers and increase retention in school of children and youth experiencing homelessness
• Manage homeless education grants; oversee implementation of programmatic and fiscal aspects of the grants
• Represent MSDE on workgroups councils and conferences
• Make required site visits according to federal and MSDE schedules and guidelines
• Participates in and supports various office division intradepartmental and cross-divisional programs and teams
• Provide support to the Title I Part A Program as needed

Education:AMasters degree or the equivalent of 36 credit hours of post-baccalaureatecourse work from an accredited college or university.

Experience:Fiveyears of administrative or teaching experience in or affiliated with aneducation program including two years of experience in coordinating oradministering an educationprogram or service directly related to Title Ior Education for Homeless Children at the Federal State Education Agency orLEA central office level.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute twoadditional years of experience directly related to the position option for therequired education.

2. Candidates may substitute thepossession of a Doctorate degree at an accredited college or university in afield related to the position for one year of the required experience.

3. The required field ofeducation and experience are unique for each option and are established by MSDEin accordance with Education Article Section 2-104 of the Annotated CodeofMaryland. The specific education and experience qualificationsfor each position are on record in the Human Resource Management Branch of theDivision of Business Services.

4. Candidates may substitute Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in EducationProgram classifications or Education Program specialty codes in the Educationfield of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience andeducation.

Preference will begiven to applicantswho possess the following preferredqualification(s).Include clear and specific information on yourapplication regardingyour qualifications.

• Experience with federal or state education policy and regulations for grant management at the Federal State Education Agency or LEA central office level.
• Experience supporting the implementation of the McKinney-Vento Act
• Experience with the design and development of the process and materials to support the Education for Homeless Children and Youth and the state and federal guidelines and compliance

Applicants mustconsent to a State Police Investigation (fingerprinting) as a routine procedurefor all employees with this Agency.

Please make sure thatyou provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meetthe qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning yourqualifications must be submitted by the closing will not considerinformation submitted after this candidates will beranked as Best Qualified Better Qualified or Qualified and placed ontheeligible (employment) list for at least one year.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

It is preferred thatapplicants complete the MD State Government onlineapplication foremployment. The application must clearly demonstrate thatthe applicantmeets the minimum qualifications for the position. If you are unable to applyonline paper applications can be obtainedfrom the link below and mailedto MSDE Officeof Human Resources 200 W. Baltimore Street Baltimore MD21201. If thereis a supplemental questionnaire this must be completedand sent in withyour paper application if you are unable to applyonline.

All application materials must be received inour office by the closingdate. Postmarks will not be must be complete to beconsidered including all related jobduties even if those are also listedon an attached resume. Additionalrequired materials may be uploaded with the online application or mailed totheaddress listed.

Inquiries can be made to TDD. Appropriateaccommodations can be made for individuals withdisabilities.

If you have difficulty with your user account orhave general questionsabout this online application system pleasecontact the MD Department ofBudget and Management Recruitment andExamination Division at. TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay.

Proof of eligibility to work is required incompliance with the ImmigrationReform and Control Act. Anymisrepresentation of academic or experiencerequirements for this positionmay result in non-selection or terminationof employment.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland iscommitted to recruitingretaining and promoting employees who arereflective of the Statesdiversity. People with disabilities andbilingual candidates are encouragedto apply.

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