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COORDINATOR OF CORRECTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, DOL

Coordinator of Correctional Education Libraries

Recruitment #24-005882-0001

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GRADE

COED 0001

LOCATION OF POSITION

MD Department of Labor
1100 N. Eutaw Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

To be responsible for administration, coordination, leadership and support of the Correctional Library Services program for LABOR'S institutional libraries. Provide leadership and oversight of the provision of library and information services to incarcerated individuals in Correctional Education Program sites throughout the state using current library practices and technology as defined by Correctional Education library policies and procedures and Division of Correction regulations.

POSITION DUTIES

Duties of this position include but are not limited to:
  • Provide leadership and support of the provision of library and information services in state correctional facilities using current best practices. Coordinates library information management system services in support of the various goas and objectives of the Correctional Education Program to ensure the provision of high quality and effective library services.
  • Manage and monitor library budget and allocations to CE libraries.
  • Develop grant resource opportunities
  • Supervise and support the work of full and part-time librarians within the correctional facilities.
  • Assist principals and other Correctional Library Program and Policy manual.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:  A Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent 36 credit hours of post-baccalaureate course work in Education or Education Administration/Supervision or a Maryland Advanced Professional Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education or Education Administration/Supervision or eligibility for a Maryland Advanced Professional Teaching Certificate.

Experience: Three years of administrative, supervisory or teaching experience directly related to the assigned core program area in an education program providing services to an institutionalized or disadvantaged population.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Certification as a Public Librarian or Library Media Specialist and possess or be eligible for an Administrator I endorsement or a Professional Public Library Director License by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).
2. Five years of experience as a professional librarian with at least 2 years in an administrative or supervisory capacity.
3. Experience working with at-risk population.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Teachers in State operated school programs are required to acquire and maintain certification to teach in the State of Maryland per Section 6-101 of the Education Article of the Annotated Code and Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) 13A.12.01.03B(2). Applicants recommended for appointment will be required to complete an Authorization and Verification of Credentials. Information on requirements for certification and procedures for application may be obtained from the Maryland State Board of Education, 200 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201-2595.

Additional educational credits beyond the Advanced Professional Certificate must meet the following criteria established by the Institutional Educators Pay Plan Committee in order to qualify for application toward the APC plus 30 (60) levels:

Credits must be beyond the education level held at the time the educational requirements for the Advanced Professional Certificate were met and must either relate to the current job responsibilities or be part of an employer approved program of study. Credits mean semester hours from a regionally accredited college or university or Maryland State Department of Education approved workshops. No more than one half of any additional credits applied to these criteria may be earned through Maryland Department of Education approved workshops.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the division of Unemployment Insurance (LABOR/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to LABOR/DUI as a result of an unemployment insurance overpayment and/or fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants must provide sufficient information on the application to show they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered. Applications that meet minimum and/or selective qualifications will be referred to the hiring unit for interview selection. Units will select those candidates most closely demonstrating the qualifications for interview.  Resumes are accepted but not in lieu of completing the required application.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

If you are unable to apply online, or if you are having difficulty with your login or password, please contact the Help Desk directly at (410) 767-4850 (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily, except for holidays and weekends). After business hours, please submit an email request to Application.Help@maryland.gov.

If you encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via email to: erin.alston1@maryland.gov. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.  Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to:

DOL Office of Administration
Attn: Brittany Small 24-005882-0001
1100 N. Eutaw Street, Rm. 100 
Baltimore, MD 21201

PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay 1-800-735-2258.


Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Department of Labor that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.



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