[Trainer-talk] Maryland Accessibility Job

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MSDE Accessibility job.pdf
Lillian M. Lowery, Ed.D
State Superintendent of Schools
Office of Human Resources · 200 West Baltimor e 
Street · Baltimore, MD 21201 · 410-767-0019 · 410-333-3045 TTY/TDD
DIVISION OF CURRICULUM, ASSESSMENT, & ACCOUNTABILITY May 9, 2014
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLGY AND SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA BRANCH
POSITION TITLE: Education Program Specialist I, 
Technology Accessibility Specialist
POSITION NUMBER: 082549
SALARY: State Salary Grade 21
Annual Salary Range: $59,355 - $86,690
LOCATION: 200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
NATURE OF WORK: This is a professional position 
responsible for ensuring that all digital products
generated by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) are accessible
to individuals with disabilities.
DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Increase the capacity of MSDE to provide fully 
and equally accessible content and
information for independent use by individuals 
with disabilities; reviews digital
resources; ensures that all communications, 
including meetings, are accessible; utilize
software and hardware and assistive technologies needed to create and evaluate
products for individuals with disabilities; 
collaborates and provides technical assistance
to MSDE and local school systems related to the procurement and development of
accessible products; develops policies and 
processes related to presentation of digital
content in accordance with federal and state regulations and policies.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Master’s Degree or equivalent 36 credit hours of post
baccalaureate course work in Special Education, Instructional Technology,
Assistive Technology, or a related field.
EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of professional work experience with assistive
technology, digital learning, and accessibility compliance.
NOTES:
1. Two years of additional experience as defined 
above may be substituted for the
Master’s Degree.
2. Possession of a Doctorate in a field related 
to the position may be substituted for
one year of the experience requirements.
ESSENTIAL
REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of current accessibility regulations, 
laws, Web Content Accessibility
Guidelines 2.0, experience in the use of 
assistive software and hardware resources;
skill in developing and presenting professional 
development programs; ability to
interpret and apply laws and regulations; ability 
to organize, prioritize and manage
multiple tasks; ability to work as a team member and establish and maintain
effective working relationships; ability to 
communicate effectively, both orally and
in writing.
AFFIRMING EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN PRINCIPLE AND PRACTICE
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
PROCEDURE FOR
APPLICATION:
Applicants must include their resume and complete 
a Maryland State Department of
Education (MSDE) Application for Employment 
indicating application for Position
#082549 - Education Program Specialist I, Technology Accessibility Specialist-
Division of CA&A (Curriculum, Assessment & Accountability) - The Application,
resume, and any support documentation must 
clearly demonstrate that the applicant
meets the prerequisite Minimum Qualifications and possesses the Essential
Requirements for the position. Completed 
Applications must be directed to the Staff
Employment Section within the Office of Human Resources at the address on the
Position Announcement or faxed to 410.333.8950.
For inquiries or an MSDE Application, contact 410.767.0019 or TTY/TDD 410.333.
3045, or visit our website at 
www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/aboutmsde/jobs.
All applications must be received by the Closing Date.
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: Open until filled