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Assistant Director, Office for Blindness and Vision Services

State Of Maryland

Job Location:

Baltimore, MD - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 93138 - 133035

Posted: 24 October 2026 (2 days ago)

Application Deadline: 21 January 2027

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 and career success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from our divisions we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs of a diverse population students teachers principals and other educators throughout Maryland. As part of the Maryland State Department of Education the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) provides services to assist students with disabilities prepare for the work world vocational rehabilitation services to assist adults with significant disabilities who are seeking to enter or reenter the workforce and the adjudication of Social Security disability claims for the citizens of Maryland.

GRADE

STD0021

Salary based on qualificationsand Agency Budget allowance; State Salary Guidelines may apply.

LOCATION OF POSITION

Division of RehabilitationServices

2301 Argonne Drive

Baltimore MD 21218

Hybrid schedule may be available (upto 3 telework days permitted each week)

POSITION DUTIES

This position directs and coordinates the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) statewide Independent Living Older Blind (ILOB) Program and serves as Assistant Director for the Office of Blindness and Vision Services (OBVS).

The Assistant Director will establish performance goals for Independent Living Specialists statewide and strategically manage human resources to ensure the delivery of high-quality ILOB services to eligible individuals with significant disabilities supporting them in preparing for and achieving successful independent living outcomes.

The position is responsible for developing managing and maintaining accountability for the ILOB Case Services Funds budget of approximately $1 million. This includes ensuring compliance with federal laws regulations guidance and reporting requirements associated with the ILOB grant.

As Assistant Director of OBVS this position oversees staff training Services for the Blind operations at the Workforce and Technology Center program evaluation consumer inquiries Deafblind Services special projects and regional administrative approvals. The position also provides leadership in operational practices and the review and approval of specialized vendors to ensure effective compliant and high-quality services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Possession of a Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:Five (5) years of professional specialized experience in providingrehabilitation counseling or vocational evaluation services to clients withphysical or behavioral disabilities or teaching services to clients with blindnessor low vision in Rehabilitation Services. Two (2) years of the requiredexperience must have included direct supervision of other professionalemployees specializing in rehabilitation services for clients withdisabilities.

NOTE: A Masters Degree or equivalent 36 credithours of post baccalaureate course work in Educational AdministrationRehabilitation Counseling Special Education Counseling and Guidance VocationEvaluation Psychology or in a Social Science related field may be substitutedfor one (1) year of the required experience in rehabilitation.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet theselective qualification(s) to be clear and specificinformation on your application regardingyour qualifications.

Must have at least two (2) years of professional experience providing rehabilitation counseling or vocational evaluation services to clients with blindness or low vision.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must consent to a StatePolice Investigation (fingerprinting) as a routine procedure for all employeeswith this Agency.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you providesufficient information on your application to show that you meet thequalifications for this recruitment. All information concerning yourqualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not considerinformation submitted after this date. Successful candidates will placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

It is preferred that applicants complete the MD State Government online application for employment. The application must clearly demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for the you are unable to apply online paper applications can be obtained from the link below and mailed to MSDE Human Resources Branch 200 W. Baltimore Street Baltimore MD 21201. If there is a supplemental questionnaire this must be completed and sent in with your paper application if you are unable to apply online.

All application materials must be received in our office by the closing date. Postmarks will not be accepted. Applications must be complete to be considered including all related job duties even if those are also listed on an attached resume. Additional required materials may be uploaded with the online application or mailed to the Human Resources Branch address listed above.

Inquiries can be made to TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay. Appropriate accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.

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 . TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay.

Proof of eligibility to work is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

Required Experience:

Director

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