Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) is hiring: School Library Media Sp

Overview

School Library Media Specialist (Education Program Specialist I) at Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).

Responsibilities

• Communicates and instructs on the vision, mission, and short- and long-term plans related to scaling high-quality school library media practices in alignment with the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and MSDE’s multiyear Strategic Plan initiatives.
• Disseminates and publicizes the Maryland School Library Media Learning Standards for students and educators.
• Develops, maintains, and continuously refines MSDE’s school library media resources.
• Provides technical assistance and professional learning to LEAs as they implement school library media programs and initiatives to accelerate student achievement.
• Engages in onsite school visits and meets with LEA staff to collaboratively communicate and instruct on best practices.
• Identifies, pursues, manages and monitors grant funding opportunities in collaboration with MSDE’s Office of Grants Administration and Compliance.
• Researches and promotes emerging technologies to improve engagement and student information literacy.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to integrate supporting Library Media Standards into Maryland College and Career Ready Standards and initiatives related to the integration of accessible media and information resources.
• Designs and provides professional development opportunities related to school library media standards.
• Develops and implements initiatives to demonstrate the connection of school library media programs to student achievement and to ensure the integration of information literacy skills and digital resources into all curricular areas.
• Collects and reports timely and accurate data related to School Library Media practices, programs, and initiatives and applies best-in-class practices.
• Conducts research on current and evidence-based school library media practices designed to accelerate student achievement and applies lessons learned to state programs and initiatives.

Qualifications

Education: A Master’s degree or the equivalent of 36 credit hours of post-baccalaureate coursework in Library Media, Library Sciences, or a related field.

Experience: Four years of administrative or teaching (school-based or district-based) experience in, or affiliated with, an education program involving School Library Media, Library Science or a related field.

Notes and substitutions

• Candidates may substitute a Bachelor's Degree with 6 years of the specified content experience to satisfy the Minimum Qualifications noted above.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to the position option for one year of the required experience.
• The required field of education and experience are unique for each option and are established by MSDE in accordance with Education Article, Section 2-104 of the Annotated Code of Maryland. The specific education and experience qualifications for each position are on record in the Human Resource Management Branch of the Division of Business Services.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Education Program classifications or Education Program specialty codes in the Education field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

Preferred qualifications

• Knowledge of prekindergarten through 12 School Library Media programs and curriculum.
• Knowledge of national and Maryland School Library Media Standards for Learners, Librarians, and Libraries.
• Knowledge of trends, regulations, and policies affecting School Library media programs and information literacy skills.
• Skill in implementing, monitoring and evaluating, and providing high quality and service-level-based support and technical assistance for library media programs.
• Skill in supporting the integration of school library media programs and initiatives with highly effective teaching and learning practices across core content areas to accelerate student achievement.
• Skill collaborating with diverse communities and organizations for the purpose of implementing programs and strategies.
• Skill in developing and delivering research-based and best-in-class professional development programs.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks and time-sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to interpret and apply learning standards, policies and regulations.
• Ability to work as a team member and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Application and rights

• Applicants must consent to a State and FBI (CJIS) background check as a routine procedure for all employees.
• All information concerning 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. The resulting list of qualified candidates will be placed on the eligible list for one year.
• Proof of eligibility to work is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
• As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. Individuals with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Veterans are welcome to apply.

Additional information

• State of Maryland Benefits: Applicants must complete the MD State Government online application for employment and submit their professional resume. The application and resume must clearly demonstrate that the applicant satisfies the minimum qualifications for the position.
• If you are unable to apply online, paper applications can be obtained and submitted by fax or mail as described in the original posting.
• Inquiries: 410-767-0012; TDD 410-333-3045. Accommodations available for individuals with disabilities. For questions about the online system, contact the MD Department of Budget and Management at 410-767-4850.
• All application materials must be received by the Closing Date.

Seniorilty and employment details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industries: Government Administration