Salary Grade 22\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building\n200 W. Baltimore Street\nBaltimore, MD 21201\n\n

POSITION DUTIES

This position serves as Section\nChief for Student Services and provides staff supervision within the Student\nServices and Strategic Planning Branch (SSSP) of the Division of Student\nSupport, Academic Enrichment, and Educational Policy. The Chief of Student Services\nis also the lead technical expert in School Counseling and oversees programs\nand initiatives that provide support to Maryland's schools in the area of\nschool counseling.� \n�\nThe Section Chief for Student\nServices will provide leadership, consultation, and technical assistance to\ndevelop and implement the program of school counseling in each local education\nagency (LEA), aligned with coordinated student services that: \n\n\n Promote student academic success and\n well-being\n Enhance awareness of mental health and\n promotes positive, healthy behaviors\n Provide school-based prevention and universal\n and targeted interventions for students with mental health and behavioral\n concerns\n Are comprehensive in scope, preventative in\n design, and developmental in nature\n Are aligned with LEA goals and objectives\n Are an integral component of the school's\n program and mission\n Promote systemic change through the use of\n leadership skills, advocacy, and collaboration\n Promote student achievement\n Provide equitable access to rigorous education\n for all students\n Provide students with individual and group\n planning addressing academic, career, and social/emotional needs\n Identify the knowledge and skills all students\n will acquire to promote college and career readiness\n Are delivered to all students and a systemic\n fashion\n Address the needs of the whole child so that\n each student has the opportunity to be healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and\n challenged for long-term success\n Are monitored and reviewed through\n accountability systems\n Are provided by a state credentialed school\n counselor. \n\n\n�\nThis position provides\nleadership, direction, and fiscal and programmatic oversight for the federal\nTitle IV, Part A - Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program and\nsupervises the lead program specialist for Title IV, Part A. This position is\nresponsible for supervising work performed by subordinate staff and conducting\nperformance appraisals, education program activities of the Student Services\nSection within the SSSP; interprets laws, regulations, policies and procedures\ngoverning assigned program areas; advises and makes recommendations to the\nDirector and Assistant State Superintendent; participates in the development,\nimplementation and assessment of strategies to ensure the program activities\ncontribute to meeting strategic plan goals and objectives; participates in and\nleads interdisciplinary work teams and represents higher-level managers.���� \n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

\n\nEDUCATION: A Master's degree or\nthe equivalent of 36 credit hours of post-baccalaureate course work from an\naccredited college or university in School Counseling or a related field.\nEXPERIENCE: Five years of\nadministrative or teaching experience in, or affiliated with, an education\nprogram, including two years proven experience in school counseling.\nNotes:\n1.���� Two\nadditional years of experience may be substituted for the master's degree or 36\nhours of equivalent post-baccalaureate course work.\n2.���� Candidates\nmay substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree at an accredited college or\nuniversity in a field related to the position for one year of the required\nexperience.\n\n\n3.���� The\nrequired field of education and experience are unique for each option and are\nestablished by MSDE in accordance with education Article, Section 2-104 of the\nAnnotated Code of Maryland. The specific education and experience\nqualifications for each position are on record in the Human Resource Management\nBranch of the Division of Business Services.\n\n

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet the\nselective qualification(s) to be considered.�Include clear and specific\ninformation on your application regarding�your qualifications.\n�\n\n\n Applicants must be certified as a School\n Counselor\n\n\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be\ngiven to applicants�who possess the following preferred\nqualification(s).�Include clear and specific information on your\napplication regarding�your qualifications.\n�\n\n\n Experience in administering Federal Grant\n Programs.\n Experience in supervising or leading employees\n to include training, and/or assigning and reviewing of work.\n Experience in developing, implementing or\n consulting on a strategic planning project.�\n\n\n\n\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants are subject\nto a criminal background investigation in accordance with the federal Family\nLaw�Article, Section 5.5.�\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that\nyou provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet\nthe qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your\nqualifications must be submitted by the closing date.�We will not consider\ninformation submitted after this date.�Successful candidates will be placed\non the�eligible (employment) list for at least one year.\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\n�\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

It is preferred that\napplicants complete the MD State Government online�application for\nemployment. The application must clearly demonstrate that�the applicant\nmeets the minimum qualifications for the position. If you are unable to apply\nonline, paper applications can be obtained�from the link below and mailed\nto MSDE Office�of Human Resources, 200 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD\n21201. If there�is a supplemental questionnaire, this must be completed\nand sent in with�your paper application, if you are unable to apply\nonline.\n\nAll application materials must be received in\nour office by the closing�date. Postmarks will not be accepted. Applications\nmust be complete to be�considered including all related job duties, even\nif those are also listed�on an attached resume. Additional required\nmaterials may be uploaded with the online application or mailed to\nthe�address listed.\n\nInquiries can be made to 410-767-0012, TDD\n410-333-3045. Appropriate�accommodations can be made for individuals with\ndisabilities.\n\nIf you have difficulty with your user account or\nhave general questions�about this online application system, please\ncontact the MD Department of�Budget and Management, Recruitment and\nExamination Division at�410-767-4850. TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay.\n\nProof of eligibility to work is required in\ncompliance with the Immigration�Reform and Control Act. Any\nmisrepresentation of academic or experience�requirements for this position\nmay result in non-selection or termination�of employment.\n\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is\ncommitted to recruiting,�retaining, and promoting employees who are\nreflective of the State's�diversity. People with disabilities and\nbilingual candidates are encouraged�to apply.\n\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our\ncountry.\n

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