PERSONALIZED LEARNING AND LIBRARY COORDINATOR Coordinator of Correctional Educat

Introduction

Mission Statement: To transform young people’s lives, create safer communities, and forge more equitable systems through community-based partnerships that hold youth accountable while building on their strengths and support systems.

Vision Statement: Providing pathways to success for youth and families through partnerships across Maryland.

GRADE

9990

LOCATION OF POSITION

217 E Redwood Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 (Baltimore City)

Main Purpose of Job

The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives, creating safer communities, and fostering equitable systems. We are seeking passionate individuals for the Personalized Learning and Library Coordinator (Coordinator of Correctional Education Programs) role. This position will provide leadership and direction for the comprehensive and effective development of personalized learning programs, which include accelerated learning, intervention, alternative learning, and library media programs within the Juvenile Services Education Program.

This position will be responsible for working cooperatively with various coordinators and school-based leadership to coordinate, develop, implement, and evaluate personalized learning programs. Additionally, this position will manage the library media specialists and oversee the Online Programming and Library Media Services for JSEP.

This position is not eligible for a hybrid telework schedule and will require onsite presence.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Possession of a Master’s Degree or equivalent 36 credit hours of post-baccalaureate course work in Education or Education Administration/Supervision or a Maryland Advanced Professional Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education or Education Administration/Supervision or eligibility for a Maryland Advanced Professional Teaching Certificate.

Experience: Three years of administrative, supervisory or teaching experience directly related to the assigned core program area in an education program providing services to an institutionalized or disadvantaged population.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of educational administration, curriculum, and staff development.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices in teaching juvenile and/or institutionalized learners.
• Knowledge of the educational needs of disadvantaged and special populations.
• Master's degree (or higher) in Library & Information Sciences.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Teachers in State operated school programs are required to acquire and maintain certification to teach in the State of Maryland per Section 6-101 of the Education Article of the Annotated Code and Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) 13A.12.01.03B(2).

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your completed application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. Candidates will remain on the certified eligible list for a period of one (1) year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment will involve rating your application based on your education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the position's requirements. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

If you are a Veteran applying for this position, please submit your DD 214 Long Form with your completed application to receive proper credit.

Benefits

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, you may submit a completed paper application and supplemental questionnaire responses via email or fax to the addresses provided below. Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.

Maryland Department of Juvenile Services
OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit
217 E. Redwood Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Attn: Laurita Lesperance, Recruitment #25-005478-0010
Fax number 410-333-4188
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.

Bilingual applicants and people with disabilities are welcome to apply for all recruitments.

We welcome experienced professionals transitioning from federal service to explore rewarding career opportunities.