Director of Science & Environmental Sciences

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

State Salary Grade 24

Salary Range : $111484 - $173775

• State Salary Guidelines apply forcurrent State employees.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

LOCATION OF POSITION

NancyS. Grasmick Education Building

200West Baltimore Street

BaltimoreMD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

TheDirector of Science provides leadership content area expertise and oversightto all statewide science programs and initiatives prekindergarten through 12thgrade in Maryland public schools. This position oversees the development anddeployment of best in class research-based support to local education agenciesand early childhood education providers to implement comprehensive andequitable policies programs and practices aligned to Marylands sciencecontent standards. The director of science will focus on developing andimplementing programs and initiatives that ensure access to secondary sciencecourses and pathways that are intentionally designed to prepare students to becollege and career ready especially those who have been historically underserved.

Thedirector of science will spearhead the Maryland State Department of Educationscollaboration and coordination with key stakeholders (i.e. institutions ofhigher education associations nonprofits; community-based organizations;nationally based organizations industry; etc.) in the implementation ofhigh-quality science curriculum courses and programs aligned to Marylandscollege and career readiness standards. This position will oversee thecollaboration with diverse communities and organizations to analyze programsand strategies that promote culturally responsive teaching practices and bestin class research-based college and career readiness pathways such as dualenrollment early / middle college advanced placement International Baccalaureateindustry-recognized credentials and apprenticeships. This position supportsthe Maryland State Department of Educations efforts in implementing themultiyear strategic plan and the Blueprint for Marylands Future.

POSITION DUTIES

Providesdirect content specific leadership and oversight to statewide science programsand initiatives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education : ABachelors Degree in Science or STEM or a related area from an accreditedcollege or university.

Experience : Five (5) years ofexperience in managing and leading Science Environmental and / or STEM programsoradministering educational science related programs in prekindergarten through 12settings. Oneyear of this experience must include supervising and / or coaching professionaleducation staff.

Notes :

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Possess at least one year of experienceproviding technical assistance support coordination or administration of Scienceand / or Environmental Sciences programs.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given toapplicantswho possess the following preferred qualification(s). Pleaseinclude clear and specific information on your application regardingyourqualifications.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicantsmust consent to State and FBI (CJIS) background check as a routine procedurefor all employees.

SELECTION PROCESS

Pleasemake sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to showthat you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All informationconcerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified Better Qualified orQualified. The resulting list of qualified candidates will be in effect for atleast one year.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants must complete the MD State Government onlineapplication for employment and submittheir professional resume . The application and resume must clearlydemonstrate that the applicant satisfies the minimum qualifications for theposition. 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 submitted tothe fax number or mailed to the address listed.

If you are unable to apply online paper applications can beobtained from the link below and be faxed to or mailed to MSDEOffice of Human Resources 200 W. Baltimore Street Baltimore MD 21201. Ifthere is a supplemental questionnaire this must be completed and sent in withyour paper application. Postmarks will not be accepted.

Inquiries can be made to TDD .Appropriate accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities. Ifyou have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about thisonline application system please contact the MD Department of Budget andManagement Recruitment and Examination Division at . TTY Users : Call via Maryland Relay.

Proof of eligibility to work is required in compliance withthe Immigration Reform and Control Act. Any misrepresentation of academic orexperience requirements for this position may result in non-selection ortermination of employment.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed torecruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of theStates diversity. Individuals with disabilities and bilingual candidates areencouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

All application materials must be received in our office bythe Closing Date.

Appropriateaccommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.

Required Experience :

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 111484 - 173775