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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. <br>
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<b>DIVISION OF LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT AND
SERVICES
</b>December 6, 2013<br>
<b>LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND AND PHYSICALLY
HANDICAPPED
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<u>CONTRACTUAL POSITION # CTR
211-14 <br>
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Educational Coordinator I – Maryland Accessible Textbook Program
Coordinator<br>
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<b>POSITION NUMBER:<br>
</b>CTR 211-14/Jobaps # 13-999999-683<br>
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<b>SALARY:<br>
</b>Grade 19 Standard Salary Schedule <br>
$50,631 - $73,956<br>
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<b>LOCATION:<br>
</b>415 Park Avenue<br>
Baltimore, Maryland<br>
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<b>NATURE OF WORK:<br>
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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.<br>
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<b>DUTIES AND<br>
RESPONSIBILITIES:<br>
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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.<br>
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<b>MINIMUM<br>
QUALIFICATIONS:<br>
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<b><u>EDUCATION:</u></b> 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.<br>
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<b><u>EXPERIENCE:</u></b> 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.<br>
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NOTES:</u></b> Two (2) additional years of experience may be substituted
for the above required education. <br>
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<b>ESSENTIAL <br>
REQUIREMENTS:<br>
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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.<br>
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<div align="center"><b><i>AFFIRMING EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN PRINCIPLE AND
PRACTICE<br>
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<h4><b>PROCEDURE FOR</b></h4><b>APPLICATION:<br>
</b>To apply for this position online go to
<a href="http://jobaps.com/MD/"><b><u>http://jobaps.com/MD/</a>
jobs/msde</u></b> which is the <b>preferred</b> 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. <br>
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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 <b><u>indicate
application for Educational Coordinator, Maryland Accessible Textbook
Program Coordinator CTR 211-14.</u> Mailing Address:</b> Maryland State
Department of Education, Office of Human Resources, 200 West Baltimore
Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. <b>Fax:</b> 410-333-8950 –
<b>This fax number is for Department of Education recruitment actions
only. <br>
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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
<a href="http://www.marylandpublicschools"><b>
www.marylandpublicschools</a>.</b> <br>
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<i>Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are
available upon request.<br>
</i><b>CONDITIONS OF<br>
EMPLOYMENT:<br>
</b> <br>
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.<br>
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<b>CLOSING DATE:<br>
Resumes should be received by December 20, 2013 5 p.m. - Open Until
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