Maryland State Location Chapter Coordinator - PDK International

• Oversee the program management of the Department of Labor federal grant deliverables through the building and implementation of a grant workplan and liaising with the Educators Rising national office, Maryland State/Regional Coordinator, grant partners, and participating school sites. 
• Provide support for the State/Regional Coordinator and help them host one official state conference which offers official Educators Rising competitive events, networking, and professional learning opportunities. Raise sponsorship funding to support conference goals and needs. 
• Liaise with the state education agency to support recognition of Educators Rising as a CTSO that is integral to teacher preparation-related CTE instructional programs and promote that relevant activities of Educators Rising state chapters are eligible to be supported with state-allocated funds from the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act. 
• Prepare and facilitate professional learning for teacher leaders through in-person and virtual trainings, professional learning communities, and consultative sessions as teachers implement the Educators Rising standards via curriculum, competitions, and programming to support students in their journey to become meaningful and effective educators in their communities.
• Contextualize materials and content for professional learning based on the local and state policy.[AM2] 
• Support the expansion of partnerships with schools and districts to establish Educators Rising chapters that introduce high school students to the teaching profession, setting them on a pathway to a fulfilling career. [AM3] 
• Support and expand existing partnerships between high schools and local institutes of higher education to open opportunities for work-based learning opportunities and internships. Encourage high school districts to complete the Grow Your Own cycle by encouraging them to hire former Educators Rising students as new teachers.
• Travel across the state to districts and schools to conduct site visits and support professional learning.
• Track and report data to PDK’s National Office regarding school sites that are actively using the Educators Rising Curriculum, including student enrollment and demographic data, to meet grant deliverables and ensure robust program implementation and improvement. 
• Track and report membership data and furnish to Educators Rising a completed annual report, briefly describing the activities conducted during the year to further Educators Rising’s mission. 
• Maintain regular communications with all Educators Rising teacher leaders in your state to provide program updates, professional learning opportunities, ideas for elevating student voice, opportunities for networking or dialogue, and information from the national office.
• Coordinate expansion of partnerships with schools and districts to establish Educators Rising chapters that introduce high school students to the teaching profession.
• Facilitate the selection of Educators Rising state student leaders and collaborate with student leaders throughout the year to promote the teaching profession and elevate the quality of the program.
• Attend virtual monthly state coordinator meetings to report out and learn about nationwide efforts.
• Attend the annual Educators Rising Maryland State Conference and National Conference as a state representative.
• Additional duties as needed or assigned.

• The ideal candidate will reside in Maryland.
• Has the ability to develop relationships with distinct leaders and/or local funders.
• Exceptional emotional intelligence, compassion, and self-awareness combined with an entrepreneurial spirit, strength of conviction, and “steel” in the face of adversity. Oh, and humor too.
• Bachelor’s degree, master’s preferred OR commensurate work experience.
• 3+ years of experience in K12 education; experience with CTE is preferred.
• Experience with the consultative communication process.
• A demonstrated ability to mediate discussions by recognizing underlying hesitations and overcoming concerns.
• Proven track record of excelling in a fast-paced work environment and managing time effectively.
• Problem-solver with the ability to execute but not be limited to linear thinking and a willingness to lead and innovate.
• Experience with event planning and sponsorship cultivation is a plus.
• Exceptional communicator – verbal and written.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, 
• Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams)
• Proven ability to comfortably use the Zoom meeting platform for the delivery of virtual training support. 
• As this role is grant funded, applicants must have the ability to open doors to funding sources and/or create resource opportunities for the successful continuation of the impact in the state and the growth of the program.

• Educators Rising is prepared to offer $60,000 - $65,000 as compensation for the role, depending on experience, as well as a generous 403(b), vacation, and health benefits. 

Established in 1906, PDK International  supports P-20 educators, researchers, and policy makers by  strengthening their commitment to the  profession throughout the entire arc of their  careers. We are committed to elevating the profession through the intersection of research and practice.At PDK, we strive to embrace the complexities of public education, be intellectually honest, and ask the right questions. And through our core values of social justice, engagement, excellence and results, we encourage educators and stakeholders to elevate the discourse and change the narrative around teaching & learning to ensure  that every student has a high-quality equitable education.Educators Rising is transforming how America develops aspiring teachers. Starting with high school students, we provide passionate young people with hands-on teaching experience, sustain their interest in the profession, and help them cultivate the skills they need to be successful educators. Every teacher should enter the profession with the necessary skills. Educators Rising is a powerful way to help communities grow the next generation of well-prepared teachers.