Director of School Innovations

State of Maryland • Baltimore City, MD

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Maryland State Department of Education seeks a Director of School Innovations to provide leadership, support, and accountability for new and creative educational initiatives in Maryland public schools. The Director leads the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of the Maryland Public Charter School Program and the SEED School of Maryland, a public boarding school.

The role also serves as the Division of Student Support and Federal Programs’ lead for overseeing legislation, fiscal notes, and legislative reports assigned to the Division during each legislative session. The Director leads weekly meetings throughout the year and tracks and assigns legislation and Code of Maryland Regulations reports for completion.

The position is based at the Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building in Baltimore, Maryland. A hybrid schedule is available, with up to three telework days permitted each week. Salary is based on qualifications and agency budget allowance; State Salary Guidelines may apply.

Requirements

• A master’s degree or the equivalent of 36 credit hours of post-baccalaureate coursework from an accredited college or university.
• Five years of experience coordinating or administering programs or services related to student support within a K–12 education setting.
• At least two years of the required experience must be at a local education agency central office or State Agency level.
• Applicants must consent to a State Police investigation, including fingerprinting.
• A bachelor’s degree may be substituted with two additional years of required experience directly related to the position.
• A doctorate from an accredited college or university in a field related to the position may substitute for one year of required experience.
• U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at the rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher in applicable Education Program classifications or specialty codes may substitute year-for-year for required experience and education; one year must have been in an administrative, supervisory, or consultative capacity.

Nice To Haves

• Experience administering or monitoring Federal or State grant programs.
• Experience working with charter schools.
• Experience supervising or leading employees, including training and/or assigning and reviewing work.
• Experience developing, implementing, or consulting on a strategic planning project.
• Knowledge and experience with academic policy and legislative issues involving education and school reform initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of the Maryland Public Charter School Program and the SEED School of Maryland.
• Provide leadership, support, and accountability for new and creative educational initiatives in Maryland public schools.
• Oversee legislation, fiscal notes, and legislative reports assigned to the Division of Student Support and Federal Programs during each legislative session.
• Lead weekly meetings throughout the year related to the Division’s legislative reports.
• Track and assign legislation and Code of Maryland Regulations reports for completion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director