LEAD SPECIALIST, STUDENT BEHAVIOR AND SCHOOL CLIMATE
Company: State of Maryland
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: October 31, 2024
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Job Description:
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
22
LOCATION OF POSITION
Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building
200 W. Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Hybrid schedule available
POSITION DUTIES
The Specialist is the Department's lead point of contact for
student behavior and school climate to reduce disruption, increase
positive student behaviors, and improve school climate.
This position has primary responsibility for providing leadership,
consultation, direction and technical assistance in the development
and implementation of behavioral interventions at the school,
school system and State level. This position also identifies best
practices and evidence-based interventions for managing student
behavioral issues at the universal, secondary and tertiary levels
and leads training and technical assistance efforts to the local
education agency.
The Specialist will lead interagency efforts related to student
behavior and discipline and functions as Project Director on
related grant programs and other behavioral interventions in
Maryland public schools.
The Lead Specialist, in cooperation with the Division of Special
Education, Early Intervention Services, provides guidance and
technical assistance to local education agency personnel, other
agencies, and within the department in accordance with national
standards, best practice guidelines, laws and regulations, and
Department policies and procedures.
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: Five years of administrative or teaching experience in,
or affiliated with, an education program designed for K-12
students, including two years of experience in coordinating or
administering an education program or service directly related to
school climate or student services programs.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute a Bachelor's degree and two additional
years of experience directly related to the position option for the
required education.
2. 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.
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 Human Resources.
4. 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.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet the selective qualification(s) to be
considered. Include clear and specific information on your
application regarding your 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.
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 placed on
the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.
BENEFITS
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
It is preferred that applicants complete the MD State Government
online application for employment. The application must clearly
demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for
the position. If you are unable to apply online, paper applications
can be obtained from the link below and mailed to MSDE Office of
Human Resources, 200 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. If
there is a supplemental questionnaire, this must be completed and
sent in with your paper application, if you are unable to apply
online.
All application materials must be received in our office by the
closing date. Postmarks will not be accepted. Applications must be
complete to be considered including all related job duties, even if
those are also listed on an attached resume. Additional required
materials may be uploaded with the online application or mailed to
the address listed.
Inquiries can be made to 410-767-0012, TDD 410-333-3045.
Appropriate accommodations can be made for individuals with
disabilities.
If you have difficulty with your user account or have general
questions about this online application system, please contact the
MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination
Division at 410-767-4850. TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay.
Proof of eligibility to work is required in compliance with the
Immigration Reform and Control Act. Any misrepresentation of
academic or experience requirements for this position may result in
non-selection or termination of employment.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to
recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective
of the State's diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual
candidates are encouraged to apply.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
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