Extended Learning Specialist (Education Program Specialist I)

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

21 Salary based on qualifications and Agency Budget allowance. State Salary Guidelines may apply.

LOCATION OF POSITION

Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building 200 West Baltimore Street Baltimore, MD 21201 Hybrid schedule available (up to 3 telework days permitted each week)

POSITION DUTIES

This position serves as an extended learning opportunities specialist responsible for providing leadership and technical assistance in the areas of summer and after school learning opportunities and youth development to 21st Century Community grant recipients and Maryland’s 24 local education agencies (LEAs). This position also promotes networking among similar programs. Responsibilities include:

• Serves as the technical specialist for monitoring of 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) funded afterschool programs.
• Provides leadership, managerial direction, and technical assistance to local recipients of the 21st CCLC funded grants.
• Assists in the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of after school programs designed to improve the academic achievement of disadvantaged children.
• Provides professional development to 21st CCLC grantees in Maryland’s 24 LEAs.

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. Experience: Four years of administrative or teaching experience in, or affiliated with, an education program. Notes: 1. Candidates may substitute a Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of experience directly related to the position option for the required education. 2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to the position option 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 Office of Human Resources. 4. Candidates may substitute Armed Forces military service experience 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.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet the selective qualification(s) to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

• Must have 2 years of experience in writing, reviewing or managing State or Federal grants.

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.

• Project Management experience, to include directing, leading, planning and managing projects.
• Experience in developing, coordinating, and delivering training.
• Experience with preparing written reports and presentations.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must consent to a State Police Investigation (fingerprinting) as a routine procedure for all employees with this Agency.

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 ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.