Coordinator of Multilingual Education Programs Education Program Specialist II

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.

Salary Grade 22. Salary Range $99,422 - $156,822.

• State Salary Guidelines may apply for current State employees.

Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building 200 West Baltimore Street Baltimore, MD 21201

The Coordinator of Multilingual Education Programs provides statewide leadership and coordination to advance high quality multilingual and dual language education in alignment with the Maryland State Department of Education Strategic Plan, the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, and the recommendations of the Workgroup on English Learners in Public Schools. This position leads the development and implementation of systems that ensure multilingual learners have equitable access to grade level, standards aligned instruction with integrated language development across content areas.

The role coordinates cross-divisional efforts within MSDE and with local education agencies (LEAs), early childhood providers, and external partners to design, scale, and sustain effective instructional programs and models that support multilingual learners toward college and career readiness.

• Provides statewide leadership for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of multilingual education initiatives aligned with t the MSDE Strategic Plan, the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, and the recommendations of the Workgroup on English Learners in Public Schools.
• Develops, disseminates, and supports implementation of statewide guidance and technical assistance to LEAs and early childhood providers in delivering grade level, standards aligned instruction integrated language development and evidence-based instructional practices for multilingual learners.
• Provides leadership and technical assistance to LEAs and early childhood providers in the design, implementation, evaluation and scaling of multilingual and dual language programs, including scheduling models and access to college and career readiness pathways.
• Coordinates cross-divisional initiatives within MSDE to align multilingual learner supports across curriculum and instruction, assessment and accountability, early childhood, special education, and college and career readiness.
• Collaborates with MSDE divisions, including Title III, Assessment and Accountability, and other MSDE divisions to align multilingual education priorities, promote the effective use of English language proficiency and student achievement data, and strengthen instructional systems that support multilingual learners.
• Represents MSDE on statewide, regional, and national committees, advisory groups, and professional organizations related to multilingual education, dual language education, and world languages; builds partnerships with institutions of higher education and other stakeholders to advance statewide priorities.
• Leads the development and implementation of state policies, guidance, strategic initiatives, and evidence-based practices that strengthen multilingual education and build statewide leadership capacity to improve outcomes for multilingual learners.
• Monitors the implementation and effectiveness of multilingual education programs and analyzes statewide data (e.g. English language proficiency, student achievement, program participation, and reclassification) to inform policy, guidance, and continuous improvement.

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 progressively responsible experience in multilingual education, English language development, dual language education, world language education, literacy or other related instructional programs in…