School Library Media Specialist
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Job Location:
Baltimore, MD - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 91761 - 142914
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Introduction
The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college andcareer success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from ourdivisions we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs ofa diverse population students teachers principals and other educatorsthroughout Maryland.
GRADE
State Salary Grade 21
Salary Range: $91761 - $142914
*State SalaryGuidelines apply for current State employees.
LOCATION OF POSITION
Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
TheSpecialist for School Library Media provides best-in-class leadershipprofessional learning and technical assistance to local education agencies(LEA) and other key stakeholders for the implementation and use of informationliteracy skills. This position will also support the integration of schoollibrary media programs and initiatives with highly effective teaching andlearning practices across all core content areas to accelerate studentachievement.
The Specialist for School Library Media engages in collaborativeopportunities with LEAs and their school library media professionals to buildcapacity for the successful implementation of State and federal school librarymedia for School Library Media provides evidence-based professionallearning and technical assistance for Marylands school library mediainitiatives in alignment with prekindergarten through grade 12 State andnational standards. This position will also support programs and initiatives toensure the successful implementation of the Blueprint for Marylands Future andthe Maryland State Department of Educations multiyear Strategic Planinitiatives.
POSITION DUTIES
Providesbest-in-class professional learning and technical assistance for Marylandsschool library media initiatives by supporting the implementation ofprekindergarten through grade 12 State and national standards.
- 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 Marylands Future and MSDEs multiyear Strategic Plan initiatives.
- Disseminates and publicizes the Maryland School Library Media Learning Standards for students and educators.
- Develops maintains and continuously refines MSDEs 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 in collaborative meetings for communicating and instructing on best practices.
- Identifies pursues manages and monitors grant funding opportunities in collaboration with MSDEs 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.
- Collect and report 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 schools library media practices designed to accelerate student achievement and applies lessons learned to state programs and initiatives.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:AMasters degree or the equivalent of 36 credit hours ofpost-baccalaureatecoursework in Library Media Library Sciences or a related field.
Experience:Four years ofadministrative or teaching (school-based or district-based) experience inoraffiliated with an education program involving School Library MediaLibrary Science or a related field.
Notes:
- Candidates may substitute a Bachelors 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 requiredexperience.
- The required field of education and experience are unique foreach option and are established by MSDE in accordance withEducation Article Section 2-104 of the Annotated Code ofMaryland. The specific education and experiencequalifications for each position are on record in the Human Resource Management Branch of the Division of BusinessServices.
- Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Education Program classifications or Education Program specialtycodes in the Education field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
One year ofteaching experience in a school-based library media program.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferencewill be given to applicants who possess the following preferredqualification(s). Please include clear and specific information on yourapplication regarding your 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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicantsmust consent to a State and FBI (CJIS) background check as a routine procedurefor all employees.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please makesure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show thatyou meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerningyour qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not considerinformation submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked asBest Qualified Better Qualified or Qualified. The resulting list of qualifiedcandidates will be placed on the eligible (employment) list for one year.
For education obtained outside of the U.S. a copy of theequivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluationwill be required prior to hire. The resulting certified eligible list for thisrecruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.
Theassessment may consist of a rating of your education training and experiencerelated to the requirements of the must provide complete andaccurate information on your report all experience andeducation that is related to this position.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Applicantsmust complete the MD State Government online application for employment and submit their professional resume.The application and resume must clearly demonstrate that the applicantsatisfies the minimum qualifications for the position. Applications must becomplete to be considered including all related job duties even if those arealso listed on an attached resume. Additional required materials may beuploaded with the online application submitted to the fax number or mailed tothe address listed.
If you areunable to apply online paper applications can be obtained from the link belowand be faxed to or mailed to MSDE Office of Human Resources 200W. Baltimore Street Baltimore MD 21201. If there is a supplementalquestionnaire this must be completed and sent in with your paper will not be accepted.
Inquiriescan be made to TDD . Appropriate accommodations canbe made for individuals with disabilities. If you have difficulty with youruser account or have general questions about this online application systemplease contact the MD Department of Budget and Management Recruitment andExamination Division at . TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay.
Proof ofeligibility to work is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform andControl Act. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements forthis position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.
As an equalopportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining andpromoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity. Individualswith disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thankour Veterans for their service to our country.
Allapplication materials must be received in our office by the Closing Date.
Appropriate accommodations forindividuals with disabilities are available upon request.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Client Relation
- Target Audience
- Media Planning
- Trend Analysis
- Market Research
- Email Campaigns
- Social Channels
- Campaign Management
- Client Service
- Current Events
- News Stories
- Powerpoint
- Data Analysis
- Analytics
