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State of Maryland · 3 weeks ago

Manager, School Psychological Services Education Program Manager I

Maryland, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

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. The School Psychological Services Manager oversees programs and initiatives that provide support to Maryland’s schools in the area of school psychological services, serving as the lead expert on these programs and ensuring their effective implementation throughout the State.

Government Administration

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Oversee programs and initiatives that provide support to Maryland’s schools in the area of school psychological services

Serve as the lead expert on school psychological services and monitor implementation of school psychological services programs throughout the State

Interpret and implement laws, regulations, policies and procedures governing assigned program areas

Advise and make recommendations concerning education program effectiveness, program needs and operational issues

Participate in the development, implementation and assessment of strategies to ensure that program activities contribute to meeting strategic plan goals and objectives

Provide leadership, consultation, and technical assistance to develop and implement the program of school psychological services in each local education agency (LEA)

Share responsibility in the branch for suicide prevention programs

Assist others in the Division with school climate initiatives

Share responsibility within the branch for assisting LEA’s with developing and implementing a coordinated student services program and for expanding school mental health services

Share responsibility within the Department and with staff from other agencies to develop guidelines, programs and/or promising practices in services for students with disabilities, data collection, school mental health, and disruptive youth

Use knowledge, experience, and expertise in school psychology, research and evaluation, systems of student support, and the school improvement process to support achievement of Departmental and Division goals and priorities

Qualification

School Psychology CertificationProgram AdministrationStrategic PlanningFederal Grant ProgramsSupervisory ExperienceTechnical AssistanceConsultation SkillsData CollectionSchool Climate Initiatives

Required

A Master's degree or the equivalent of 36 credit hours of post-baccalaureate course work from an accredited college or university

Five years of experience coordinating or administering education programs or services related to a school psychological services program

Applicants must be certified as a School Psychologist

Eligible candidates must be certified as a School Psychologist

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

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