Manager, School Psychological Services

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

23

LOCATION OF POSITION

Nancy S. Grasmick EducationBuilding

200 W. Baltimore Street

Baltimore MD 21201

Hybrid schedule available (3telework days permitted each week)

POSITION DUTIES

The School PsychologicalServices Manager oversees programs and initiatives that provide support to Marylandsschools in the area of school psychological services. This position will serveas the lead expert on school psychological services and monitor implementationof school psychological services programs throughout the State.

The School PsychologicalServices Manager will interpret and implement laws regulations policies andprocedures governing assigned program areas; advise and make recommendationsconcerning education program effectiveness program needs and operational issues;participate in the development implementation and assessment of strategies toensure that program activities contribute to meeting strategic plan goals andobjectives; provide leadership consultation and technical assistance todevelop and implement the program of school psychological services in eachlocal education agency (LEA); share responsibility in the branch for suicideprevention programs; assist others in the Division with school climateinitiatives; share responsibility within the branch for assisting LEAs withdeveloping and implementing a coordinated student services program and forexpanding school mental health services; share responsibility

within the Department and withstaff from other agencies to develop guidelines programs and / or promisingpractices in services for students with disabilities data collection schoolmental health and disruptive youth; and use knowledge experience andexpertise in school psychology research and evaluation systems of studentsupport and the school improvement process to support achievement ofDepartmental and Division goals and priorities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION : A Masters degree orthe equivalent of 36 credit hours of post-baccalaureate course work from anaccredited college or university.

EXPERIENCE : Five years of experiencecoordinating or administering education programs or services related to aschool psychological services program.

Notes :

1. Candidates may substitutethe possession of a Bachelors degree with two years additional years of therequired experience directly related to the position option.

2. Candidates may substitutethe possession of a Doctorate degree from an accredited college or universityin a field related to the position option for one year of the requiredexperience.

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 Code ofMaryland. The specific education and experience qualifications for each positionare on record in the Human Resources Branch.

4. Candidates may substituteU.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal / PettyOfficer or higher as a commissioned officer in Education Programclassifications or Education Program specialty codes in the Education field ofwork on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education oneyear of which must have been in an administrative supervisory or consultativecapacity.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet theselective qualification(s) to be clear and specificinformation on your application regardingyour qualifications.

• Applicants must be certified as a School Psychologist

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must consent to a State PoliceInvestigation (fingerprinting) as a routine procedure for all employees withthis Agency.

SELECTION PROCESS

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.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

It is preferred thatapplicants complete the MD State Government online application for application must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimumqualifications for the position. If you are unable to apply online paper applicationscan be obtained from the link below and mailed to MSDE Office of HumanResources 200 W. Baltimore Street Baltimore MD 21201. If there is asupplemental questionnaire this must be completed and sent in with your paperapplication if you are unable to apply online.

All application materialsmust be received in our office by the closing date. Postmarks will not beaccepted. 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 or mailed to theaddress listed.

Inquiries can be made to TDD . Appropriate accommodations can be made forindividuals with disabilities.

If you have difficulty withyour user account or have general questions about this online applicationsystem please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management Recruitmentand Examination Division at . TTY Users : Call via Maryland Relay.

Proof of eligibility to workis required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Anymisrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position mayresult in non-selection or termination of employment.

As an equal opportunityemployer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining and promotingemployees who are reflective of the States diversity. People with disabilitiesand bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 104519 - 162800