[Nfbnet-members-list] FW: Position Announcement Baltimore

Fri Dec 20 19:19:59 UTC 2013

Please reply for this interesting job. 
Applications will be accepted after the stated 
deadline of Dec. 20, 2013. Experience can be 
substituted for the Library degree. Read below or see attached.

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DIVISION OF LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT AND 
SERVICES                                    December 6, 2013
LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED

                                                 CONTRACTUAL 
POSITION # CTR 211-14

POSITION TITLE:
Educational Coordinator I – Maryland Accessible Textbook Program Coordinator

POSITION NUMBER:
CTR 211-14/Jobaps # 13-999999-683

SALARY:
Grade 19 Standard Salary Schedule
$50,631 - $73,956

LOCATION:
415 Park Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland

NATURE OF WORK:

This is a professional contractual position 
responsible for directing and coordinating the 
statewide Maryland Accessible Textbook Program 
(MAT) for the Maryland State Library for the 
Blind and Physically Handicapped (LBPH) serving 
as the Instructional Resource Center (IRC) 
coordinator responsible for the statewide 
availability of alternative forms of textbooks 
and supplementary materials in alternative forms 
to blind and disabled students enrolled in 
institutions of higher education and institutions 
of postsecondary education in the state while 
managing, creating, reviewing and recommending 
policies, procedures, goals and objectives for the program.

DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directs and manages the statewide instructional 
materials program; coordinates the daily 
operations of the provision of instructional 
materials to post-secondary education students; 
develops and implements plans, polices, goals and 
objectives for (MAT) program and revises as 
necessary; develops databases for the program and 
works with LBPH IT staff to insure smooth 
functioning of online transfer of electronic 
materials; determines staffing needs; hires, 
trains and supervises staff; develops an 
outreach/education/marketing plan to insure that 
students, institutions and publishers are aware 
of and understand the program; conducts statewide 
outreach presentations to educate potential 
clients and to increase visibility of the 
program; researches and pursues opportunities for 
grants and additional funding for program enhancements.

MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: A Master’s Degree or equivalent 36 
credit hours of post-baccalaureate course work in 
Education, Library Science, School Library Media or a related area.

EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of professional 
experience administering programs in an 
educational or library setting; familiarity with 
the text book publishing industry, experience in 
library management and/or serving individuals with disabilities is desirable.

NOTES: Two (2) additional years of experience may 
be substituted for the above required education.

ESSENTIAL
REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of library operations and the provision 
of library services to individuals with 
disabilities; knowledge of alternative forms of 
textbooks and translation of textbooks for 
disabled population; knowledge of disability 
legislation; knowledge of publishing industry and 
processes for instructional materials; knowledge 
of online systems, data tracking systems and 
other automated equipment used in a library 
environment; knowledge of maintaining a library 
collection in various formats; skill in managing 
and coordinating multiple tasks; skill in 
locating and communicating appropriate reference 
materials; skill in planning, organizing, and 
completing effective and creative presentations; 
ability to research information; ability to 
establish and maintain effecting working 
relationships with diverse clientele and staff; 
ability to exercise good judgment when dealing 
with various populations; ability to communicate effectively.

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AFFIRMING EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN PRINCIPLE AND PRACTICE

PROCEDURE FOR

APPLICATION:
To apply for this position online go to 
<http://jobaps.com/MD/>http://jobaps.com/MD/jobs/msde 
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.

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, Maryland Accessible Textbook Program 
Coordinator CTR 211-14. 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>www.marylandpublicschools.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with 
disabilities are available upon request.
CONDITIONS OF
EMPLOYMENT:

Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with 
the Immigration Reform and Control Act and 
possible 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.

CLOSING DATE:
Resumes should be received by December 20, 2013 5 p.m. - Open Until Filled

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