School Based State Literacy Coaches (Education Program Specialist I)

Introduction

\r\nThe 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.\r\n

GRADE

State\r\nSalary: $47 -� $53� per hour (or Equivalent to LEA salary)\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Various Maryland County Public Schools - Please indicate on your application each county in which you are willing to work.\r\n\r\n\r\n*Selected\r\nStaff will be eligible for travel reimbursement in accordance with State of Maryland policies.*\r\n\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

These School-Based Literacy Coach positions �will serve a critical\r\nrole in improving K-3 reading achievement by providing non-evaluative, job-embedded\r\ninstructional coaching grounded in the Science of Reading using high-quality instructional materials (HQIM). The�Literacy\r\nCoaches will be responsible for supporting the\r\nimplementation of evidence-based practices and the internalization of HQIM.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Literacy Coaches support the implementation of Maryland's\r\nComprehensive PreK-3 Policy by promoting coherent literacy instruction across\r\ngrade levels, strengthening Tier I reading instruction, and help teachers to\r\ninternalize units and lessons aligned to evidence-based literacy practices. Finally,\r\nthese positions will advance the Maryland State Department of Education\r\nStrategic Plan, Objective 3 by leading improvements in early literacy\r\nproficiency through recurring coaching cycles, targeted feedback, data-driven instructional decision making, and\r\nprofessional learning aligned to state literacy priorities.\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

\r\n Lead teachers through individual\r\n literacy coaching cycles.\r\n Provides non-evaluative, job-embedded\r\n coaching to strengthen reading instruction aligned to the Science of Reading\r\n and Maryland's Comprehensive PreK-3 Policy (i.e., writing\r\n SRIPs, delivering screeners, etc.).\r\n Supports teachers in delivering\r\n systematic, explicit foundational skills instruction including phonemic\r\n awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.\r\n Models structured literacy practices\r\n through co-teaching, lesson modeling, and elbow coaching and conducts\r\n observations focused on reading instruction and provide targeted, literacy\r\n specific feedback.\r\n Guides and supports teachers in\r\n implementing high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) for reading and in\r\n administering and interpreting early literacy screeners and diagnostics to\r\n select appropriate interventions.�\r\n Delivers professional learning aligned\r\n to the Science of Reading, structured literacy, and HQIM implementation.\r\n Provides training for teachers on\r\n using literacy assessment data to make instructional decisions within an MTSS\r\n literacy framework and facilitates professional learning on evidence-based\r\n interventions, structured literacy instruction, academic routines and\r\n procedures, text complexity, and metacognition.\r\n Builds teacher capacity to deliver\r\n coherent literacy instruction across grade-levels aligned to Maryland's\r\n Comprehensive PreK-3 policy, the Ready to Read Act, and COMAR 13A.03.08\r\n Students At-Risk for Reading Difficulty.\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:���A\r\nMaster’s degree or the equivalent of 36 credit hours of post-baccalaureate\r\ncourse work from an accredited college or university.\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience:�Four years of administrative or teaching experience in, or�affiliated with Literacy, Reading and/or\r\nrelated programs in prekindergarten through 12 settings.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nNotes:\r\n\r\n\r\n Candidates may substitute two additional years of experience\r\n directly related to the position option for the required education.\r\n Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree\r\n from an accredited college or university in a field related to the position\r\n option for one year of the required experience.\r\n The required field of education and experience are unique for each\r\n option and are established by MSDE in accordance with Education Article,\r\n Section 2-104 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.��The specific\r\n education and experience qualifications for each position are on record in the\r\n Human Resource Management Branch of the Division of Business Services.\r\n Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service\r\n experience as a commissioned officer in Education Program classifications or\r\n Education Program specialty codes in the Education field of work on a\r\n year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference\r\nwill be given to applicants�who possess the following preferred\r\nqualification(s).�Include clear and specific information on your\r\napplication regarding�your qualifications.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Active teacher certification in any state with experience as a\r\n classroom teacher.\r\n Experience supervising and/or coaching\r\n professional education staff.�\r\n Experience with the\r\n Science of Reading, Structured Literacy, associated HQIM and PreK-3 learning\r\n theory and various approaches to instructional coaching.\r\n Experience\r\n working with K-3 reading achievement and Maryland's Comprehensive PreK-3 Policy\r\n Experience\r\n implementing curriculum and evidence-based instructional practices in English\r\n Language Arts and literacy.\r\n Experience with\r\n high impact coaching methods and developing and\r\n facilitating professional learning focused on research-based practices and\r\n evidence-based interventions including professional learning cycles and the MSDE coaching model.\r\n Experience delivering\r\n data-driven literacy instruction that meets the needs of diverse learners.\r\n\r\n\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must consent to State and\r\nFBI (CJIS) background check as a routine procedure for all employees.\r\n\r\n\r\nThis\r\nposition requires travel throughout the State of Maryland and throughout\r\ndesignated Counties to support teachers within individual school(s) and oversee\r\nthe effective implementation of Literacy initiatives\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please\r\nmake sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show\r\nthat you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information\r\nconcerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.\r\nSuccessful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or\r\nQualified. The resulting list of qualified candidates will be in effect for at\r\nleast one year.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS�(only if hired as\r\nMSDE Contract)\r\n-OR-\r\nBenefits will be provided by the\r\nselected applicant’s current employing Local School System.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants\r\nmust complete the MD State Government online application for employment, submit their professional resume -AND-�submit evidence of the successful completion of a Science of Reading training.\r\nThe application and resume must clearly demonstrate that the applicant\r\nsatisfies the minimum qualifications for the position. Applications must be\r\ncomplete to be considered, including all related job duties, even if those are\r\nalso listed on an attached resume. Additional required materials may be uploaded\r\nwith the online application[EB1]�,\r\nsubmitted to the fax number, or mailed to the address listed.\r\n\r\n\r\nIf you are\r\nunable to apply online, paper applications can be obtained from the link below\r\nand be faxed to 410-554-9397 or mailed to MSDE Office of Human Resources, 200\r\nW. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. If there is a supplemental\r\nquestionnaire, this must be completed and sent in with your paper application.\r\nPostmarks will not be accepted.\r\n\r\n\r\nInquiries\r\ncan be made to 410-767-0012, TDD 410-333-3045. Appropriate accommodations can\r\nbe made for individuals with disabilities. If you have difficulty with your\r\nuser account or have general questions about this online application system,\r\nplease contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and\r\nExamination Division at 410-767-4850. TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay.\r\n\r\n\r\nProof of\r\neligibility to work is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and\r\nControl Act. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for\r\nthis position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.\r\n\r\n\r\nAs an equal\r\nopportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and\r\npromoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. Individuals\r\nwith disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank\r\nour Veterans for their service to our country.�\r\n\r\n\r\nAll application materials must be\r\nreceived in our office by the Closing Date.�\r\n\r\n\r\nAppropriate accommodations for\r\nindividuals with disabilities are available upon request.�\r\n