The 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.
Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Hybrid schedule available
This is a professional position responsible
for supporting the agency’s progress toward its mission by assisting in the
development and execution of the agency’s research agenda, evaluating the
implementation and outcomes of agency programs, describing and analyzing agency
data, and conducting and/or facilitating large-scale empirical research. The
position will also support local education agencies to do the same and provide
internal data analysis and research support for the agency’s offices and divisions
to promote data- and evidence-driven decision-making.
Duties include:
Education: A Master’s degree or the equivalent of 36
credit hours of post-baccalaureate course work from an accredited college or
university. Coursework in statistics, public policy or education is preferred.
Experience: Five
years of administrative or teaching experience in, or affiliated with, an
education program; including two years of experience working as a
lead researcher in the field of education.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute a Bachelor’s
degree and 6 years of experience directly related to the position option for
the required education.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of
a Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a field related
to the position option for one year of the required experience.
3. The required field of education and
experience are unique for each option and are established by MSDE in accordance
with Education Article, Section 2-104 of the Annotated Code of Maryland. The
specific education and experience qualifications for each position are on
record in the Office of Human Resources Services.
4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces
military service experience as a commissioned officer in Education Program
classifications or Education Program specialty codes in the Education field of
work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.
Preference will be given to
applicants who possess the following preferred
qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your
application regarding your qualifications.
Applicants must consent to a State Police
Investigation (fingerprinting) as a routine procedure for all employees with
this Agency.
Please make sure that you provide sufficient
information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for
this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted
by the closing date. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be in
effect for at least one year.
It is preferred that applicants complete the MD
State Government online application for employment. The application must
clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications
for the position. If you are unable to apply online, paper applications can be
obtained from the link below and mailed to MSDE Office of Human
Resources, 200 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. If there is a
supplemental questionnaire, this must be completed and sent in with your
paper application, if you are unable to apply online.
All application materials must be received in
our office by the closing date. Postmarks will not be accepted.
Applications must be complete to be considered including all related job
duties, even if those are also listed on an attached resume. Additional
required materials may be uploaded with the online application or mailed to
the address listed.
Inquiries can be made to 410-767-0012, TDD
410-333-3045. Appropriate accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.
If you have difficulty with your user account or
have general questions about this online application system, please
contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and
Examination Division at 410-767-4850. TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay.
Proof of eligibility to work is required in
compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Any
misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position
may result in non-selection or termination of employment.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is
committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are
reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and
bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
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