EDUCATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST I

State Salary Grade 21

Annual Salary Range: $60,543 - $88,424

Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building

200 West Baltimore Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

The Division of Library Development and Services is currently seeking a Youth Services Coordinator for their Public Libraries and State Networking Branch. This is a professional position responsible for providing leadership and technical assistance to public libraries in the provision of services to youth and family literacy programs. This will be the lead position for all aspects of the development, coordination and evaluation of services to youth (children and teens); activities related to youth that promote partnerships among public libraries, MSDE and other agencies; and provides leadership in the development and implantation of educational support, early literacy, Kindergarten readiness, and Pre-K through 18 and lifelong learning for individuals with disabilities.

Provides leadership in and support of student achievement and lifelong learning in Maryland Public libraries; coordinates, designs, supports, implements and evaluates the development of projects and services relating to: academic achievement of youth; family literacy; kindergarten readiness; early learning;  and closing the achievement gap; provides Statewide professional development and training and evaluates the development of projects and services relating to professional staff; responsible for collaborations and partnership building for public library with key educational stakeholders statewide and ensures public libraries maintain a presence in the early learning establishment; contributes to the Branch and Division mission by participating in other internal and external initiatives as required by establishing, implementing and evaluating goals and objectives for the Division’s Strategic Plan for Maryland libraries.

EDUCATION: Possession of a Master’s Degree or equivalent 36 credit hours of post-baccalaureate course work. A Master's Degree in Library Information Science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) or closely related field is preferred.  

EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of administrative work in, or affiliated with an educational program with varied professional library experience. Experience that includes coordination and/or administration of youth services programs in libraries is preferred.

Knowledge of trends and issues in library services, including the changing role of libraries in today’s technology-rich environment; knowledge of the Library Service and Technology Act (LSTA); knowledge of planning, policy interpretation, and using guidelines to assist Public Library Administrators, Trustees, and government officials in developing improved library services; knowledge of budget development and expenditure controls; skill in translating trends and needs into strategic directions; skill in working collaboratively with various groups; ability to develop standards, guidelines, and other criteria for the implementation, evaluation, and improvement of library services, ability to coordinate resource sharing activities; ability to establish collaborative working relationships with stakeholders.

Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and travel throughout the state are required.  Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.

Applications should be received by January 29, 2016, 5 p.m. EST – Open Until Filled

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 applicants to access their documents for future recruitments for which they apply and verify that the appropriate documents (resume-credentials) have been attached to the recruitment that requires them. Applicants must include their resume and provide sufficient information on the application to document that they satisfy 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  - Education Program Specialist I, Youth Services Coordinator within the Division of Library Development Services # 039653,  Jobaps # 15-005055-0018 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.

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