Coordinator, Migrant Education (2024)

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.

Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building

200 W. Baltimore Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

Hybrid schedule available

The Migrant Education Coordinator serves as the lead technical program expert responsible for administering, managing, coordinating and evaluating the Title I, Part C Federal grant program. This position also shares responsibility for providing leadership and support to local education agencies (LEAs) in administering the Title I, Part A Federal grant program.

The Migrant Coordinator will administer, manage, and improve educational programs for migratory children; as well as provide oversight, technical assistance, and support to LEAs regarding adherence to requirements of the Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) which provides programmatic and financial assistance to local educational agencies and schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensure compliance of statewide migrant Identification and Recruitment practices and Migrant Education Program (MEP) Quality Control procedures.
• Coordinate training, resources, and professional learning opportunities for Migrant Coordinators, LEAs, Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) staff and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate the development of statistical profiles, evaluation reports, and reporting activities.
• Write reports and position papers related to comprehensive planning, evidence-based practices, and Title I, Part C.
• Serve as a Point of Contact to assigned LEAs.
• Provide guidance, technical assistance, and resources to LEAs on application and budget development, program implementation, program evaluation and program monitoring.
• Participate in onsite and/or virtual LEA visits.
• Review and approve grant forms, amendments and annual reports.

Education:A Master’s degree or the equivalent of36 credit hours of post-baccalaureate course work from an accredited college oruniversity.

Experience:Five years of administrative or teaching experiencein, or affiliated with, an education program, including two years of experiencein coordinating or administering an educationprogram or service directlyrelated to Migrant Education or Title I, Part A.

Notes:

1. Candidatesmay substitute a Bachelor’s Degree with 7 years of the specified contentexperience to satisfy the Minimum Qualifications noted above.

2.Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree at an accreditedcollege or university in a field related to the position for one year of therequired experience.

3. Therequired field of education and experience are unique for each option and areestablished by MSDE in accordance with Education Article, Section 2-104 of theAnnotated Code ofMaryland. The specific education and experiencequalifications for each position are on record in the Human Resource ManagementBranch of the Division of Business Services.

4.Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as acommissioned officer in Education Program classifications or Education Programspecialty codes in the Education field of work on a year-for-year basis for therequired experience and education.

Preference will be given to applicantswho possess thefollowing preferred qualification(s).Include clear and specificinformation on your application regardingyour qualifications.

• Experience managing the requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
• Experience with managing Title I or other federally funded grant programs
• Experience with the design and development of the process and materials to support the Migrant Education process and the state and federal guidelines and compliance

Applicantsmust consent to a State Police Investigation (fingerprinting) as a routineprocedure for all employees with this Agency.

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

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Itis preferred that applicants complete the MD State Government onlineapplicationfor employment. The application must clearly demonstrate thattheapplicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position. If you are unableto apply online, paper applications can be obtainedfrom the link belowand mailed to MSDE Officeof Human Resources, 200 W. Baltimore Street,Baltimore, MD 21201. If thereis a supplemental questionnaire, this mustbe completed and sent in withyour paper application, if you are unable toapply online.

All application materials must be received inour office by the closingdate. Postmarks will not be accepted.Applications must be complete to beconsidered including all related jobduties, even if those are also listedon an attached resume. Additionalrequired materials may be uploaded with the online application or mailed totheaddress listed.

Inquiries can be made to 410-767-0012, TDD410-333-3045. Appropriateaccommodations can be made for individuals withdisabilities.

If you have difficulty with your user account orhave general questionsabout this online application system, pleasecontact the MD Department ofBudget and Management, Recruitment andExamination Division at410-767-4850. TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay.

Proof of eligibility to work is required incompliance with the ImmigrationReform and Control Act. Anymisrepresentation of academic or experiencerequirements for this positionmay result in non-selection or terminationof employment.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland iscommitted to recruiting,retaining, and promoting employees who arereflective of the State’sdiversity. People with disabilities andbilingual candidates are encouragedto apply.

We thank our Veterans for their service to ourcountry.