What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator, The High School Experience (Education Program Specialist II) position at State of Maryland?
Introduction
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.
GRADE
State Salary Grade 22
Salary Range: $89,913 – $145,151
- State Salary Guidelines apply for current State employees.
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
LOCATION OF POSITION
Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
The Coordinator, The High School Experience is responsible for providing visionary leadership, expert guidance, and strategic support to high school leaders across Maryland in designing and implementing forward-thinking, innovative structures that equip students for success in college, careers, and life. In alignment with the mission of the Office of College and Career Pathways (OCCP) and the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), this role focuses on reimagining traditional high school models—particularly master scheduling—to ensure equitable access to dual enrollment, work-based learning, and other rigorous pathways that meet modern workforce demands and postsecondary requirements. By coaching principals and district administrators to leverage data and evidence-based practices, the Coordinator fosters continuous improvement that addresses systemic barriers and prepares students to become lifelong learners and productive members of Maryland’s economy.
This position collaborates closely with internal and external stakeholders—including higher education institutions, industry partners, and local education agencies—to expand the reach and quality of high school programs that serve diverse student populations. Through professional learning experiences, resource sharing, and strategic planning, this position will bolster state-wide consistency and capacity for innovative high school experiences that align with the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and MSDE’s multiyear strategic plan. Ultimately, the Coordinator, The High School Experience ensures that every Maryland student, regardless of background, has the opportunity to engage in high-quality college and career pathways that empower them to thrive in a rapidly evolving global society.
POSITION DUTIES
Provides coordination, technical assistance, guidance, leadership and support to school leaders in designing and implementing college and career structures that satisfy modern workforce demands.
- Provides coaching and professional learning opportunities to principals and high school administrators to encourage rethinking of traditional structures.
- Designs and leads workshops for creating solutions for integrating dual enrollment, project-based learning, and work-based learning. Provides technical assistance and guidance to school leaders in developing future-focused learning environments that align with workforce needs.
- Coordinates statewide professional learning sessions to cultivate a culture of innovation and continuous improvement in high schools.
- Researches and shares emerging national and global trends in high school redesign to keep Maryland at the forefront of educational innovation.
- Collaborates with district and school administrators to design flexible, strategic master scheduling models that optimize instructional time, facilitate student engagement, and that align with State graduation requirements and workforce demands.
- Works with school data teams to analyze course enrollment patterns, identifying areas for schedule improvements and eliminating equity gaps.
- Identifies and addresses systemic barriers that limit equitable access to advanced learning opportunities, shares best practices on closing opportunity gaps and collaborates with school leaders to support diverse student populations.
- Integrates culturally responsive strategies into professional learning sessions to enhance student engagement.
- Establishes and maintains partnerships with community colleges, industry representatives, governmental agencies, and nonprofit organizations to expand student opportunities.
- Aligns new high school transformation initiatives with state accountability systems, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines.
- Prioritizes and manages multiple projects, timelines, and deliverables in coordination with OCCP leadership and other MSDE units.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Master’s Degree or the equivalent of 36 credit hours of post-baccalaureate coursework in Education or a related area from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Five (5) years of career and technical education program. Experience with student career counseling is preferred. This experience to include providing technical assistance related counseling students for technology education and school to careers is desired.
Notes:
- Candidates may substitute a Bachelor's Degree with 7 years of the specified content experience to satisfy the Minimum Qualifications noted above.
- 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.
- 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 Human Resource Management Branch of the Division of Business Services.
- 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.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
One year of experience creating the master schedule at a comprehensive public high school.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.
- Knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and issues affecting career and college readiness and technology education.
- Knowledge of dual enrollment, project-based learning, and work-based learning programs.
- Knowledge of career counseling resources that help align career counseling programs with emerging workforce needs and opportunities.
- Knowledge of systemic barriers that limit equitable access to advanced learning opportunities.
- Knowledge of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act.
- Skill in providing technical guidance to internal and external career counseling teams.
- Skill in providing staff development, coaching, and guidance to rethink traditional structures and facilitate strategic improvement of school to career programs that address workforce needs.
- Skill in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating educational programs.
- Skill in organizing and managing multiple tasks, timelines and deadlines.
- Ability to analyze course enrollment patterns, identifying areas for schedule improvements and develop strategies to eliminate equity gaps.
- Ability to analyze complex career counseling needs and issues and to recommend solutions.
- Ability to analyze available data and make appropriate decisions.
- Ability to take a leadership role in the development and implementation of career technology initiatives.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with local school systems, community colleges, business and industry and other stakeholders.
- Ability to collaborate with teams at varying levels and communicate effectively.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must consent to State and FBI (CJIS) background check as a routine procedure for all employees.
SELECTION PROCESS
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. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified. The resulting list of qualified candidates will be in effect for at least one year.
BENEFITS
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Applicants must complete the MD State Government online application for employment and submit their professional resume. The application and resume must clearly demonstrate that the applicant satisfies the minimum qualifications for the position. 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, submitted to the fax number, or mailed to the address listed.
If you are unable to apply online, paper applications can be obtained from the link below and be faxed to 410-333-8950 or 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. Postmarks will not be accepted.
Inquiries can be made to 410-767-0019, 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. Individuals with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
All application materials must be received in our office by the Closing Date.
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.
Salary : $89,913 - $145,151
