State of Maryland · 15 hours ago
Educator Workforce Development Coordinator Education Program Specialist II
Maryland, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expThe Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system. They are seeking an Educator Workforce Development Coordinator to design, launch, and sustain educator development pathways across Maryland's school districts, aligning initiatives with statewide goals for educator recruitment and retention.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Support the development, coordination, and continuous improvement of teacher pipeline initiatives, including recruitment campaigns, registered apprenticeships, and Grow Your Own programs
Provide technical assistance to local education agencies, educator preparation programs, community colleges, and four-year institutions to support effective implementation of teacher pipeline programs
Assist in developing resources, tools, and guidance documents to support program partners and stakeholders
Administer and oversee state grant programs related to the recruitment and preparation of educators in Maryland
Identify, prepare, and submit federal grant applications to expand and sustain teacher registered apprenticeship programs
Provide ongoing technical assistance to grantees on program design, fiscal management, and reporting requirements
Oversee day-to-day administration of the State’s Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program (RTAP)
Coordinate statewide and local recruitment strategies designed to expand and diversify Maryland’s educator workforce
Develop communications, outreach materials, and presentations that promote teacher pipeline opportunities
Participate in workgroups, advisory committees, and interagency meetings related to educator workforce development
Qualification
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 administrative or teaching experience in coordinating or administering education programs or services, including two years of experience writing and managing Federal or State grants at an institution of higher education or local education agency
Candidates may substitute two additional years of experience directly related to the position option for the required education
Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree at an accredited college or university in a field related to the position for one year of the required experience
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 Human Resource Branch
Candidates may substitute U.S. 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
Preferred
Experience engaging in evidence-based solutions for recruiting and retaining educators
Experience managing educator preparation programs that lead to teacher licensure
Experience administrating or facilitating LEA based educator professional development programs
Experience managing or leading registered apprentice programs
Benefits
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
Company
State of Maryland
Maryland is on the path to becoming the best state in the nation.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michael Piercy
Senior Advisor for Program Innovation to the Chief Technology Officer State of Maryland, MDTHINK
Michele Thomas
Chief Technology Officer, State of Maryland
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