EDUCATIONAL COORDINATOR I

Maryland State Department of Education is recruiting for an Educational Coordinator I; located in the Division of Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (LBPH). The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one (1) year. Persons interested in future vacancies within this classification must re-apply.

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Library Development & Services, 415 Park Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21201

This is a professional position responsible for assisting the Branch in the planning, organization, supervision, development and administration of all library services, personnel, operation and programs. The Assistant Branch Chief is responsible for the management of the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, LBPH, in the absence of the Branch Chief. This position is responsible for the planning, implementation, and direction of the Statewide Assistive Technology and Information Program which includes adaptive technology training and classes, outreach and partnerships, and consultant services. As Assistant Brach Chief, the individual in this position is responsible for program procedures, goals and objectives; determining organizational structure and staffing needs of the program; providing oversight and management of program personnel and budget; developing short and long-range plans for the program operations and resources; planning and supervising the work of the assigned staff.

Education: Possession of a master's degree or at least 36 hours of equivalent post-baccalaureate course work. Degree from an American Library Association ALA accredited program is preferred.

Experience: Three years administering education or library programs.

Notes:

1. Two additional years of experience may be substituted for the master's degree or 36 hours of equivalent post-baccalaureate course work.

2. The above requirements are set by the Maryland State Department of Education in accordance with Education Article, Section 2-104.

Knowledge developing, and implementing plans, policies, goals and objectives for technical services in a branch library

Knowledge of National Library Service federal standards and guidelines for Libraries for the Blind and Physically Handicapped

Skill in using technology programs for library operations and training

Knowledge of Assistive Technology such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, and audio players

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, using correct grammar, spelling, and language conventions, in all written documents and correspomdence and in all verbal communications

To apply for this position online go to MSDE Jobs on JobAps which is the preferred method for submitting your application/attachments.  Using this method will allow you to access your documents for future recruitments for which you apply and to verify that the appropriate documents have been attached to the recruitment that requires them. Please provide sufficient information on your application to document that you meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Please do not put "See Resume" in the job duties section of your application; your application will not be considered.  

If you utilize fax or regular mail as the option to submit required attachments, you will need to resubmit these documents each time you apply for a new position that requires the attachments.  Additionally, you must include the following information on each page of the attachment you submit in order to ensure that we append the attachments to the correct recruitment: First and Last Name, Recruitment Number, and the last 4 digits of your SS# and indicate application for Educational Coordinator I – Assistant Branch Chief Library for the Blind & Physically Handicapped 062872 JobAps # 15-005293-0001 Mailing Address: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Human Resources, 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland  21201. Fax: 410-333-8950 – This fax number is for Department of Education recruitment actions only.  

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. For inquiries or an MSDE Application, contact 410-767-0019 or TTY/TDD 410-333-3045 or visit our website at http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/.  

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all experience and education that is related to this position. Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

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