EDUCATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST I DJS (Itinerant Transition Specialist)

Introduction

Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.

Mission Statement : To transform young people’s lives, create safer communities, and forge more equitable systems through community-based partnerships that hold youth accountable while building on their strengths and support systems.

Vision Statement : Providing pathways to success for youth and families through partnerships across Maryland.

GRADE : 0021

LOCATION OF POSITION : 217 E. Redwood Street, Baltimore, MD 21202

Main Purpose of Job : The main purpose of this position is to coordinate, monitor, and assist the school counselors in meeting the unique educational transition needs of students as they transition from detention facilities back to their community.

The position's responsibilities include assisting with the Educational Transition of Youth from Detention to LEA, transition Follow-up after Release, Data / Reporting, and Community Outreach.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education : A Master’s degree or the equivalent of 36 credit hours of post-baccalaureate coursework from an accredited college or university.

Experience : Four years of administrative or teaching experience in, or affiliated with, an education program.

Notes :

• Candidates may substitute two additional years of experience directly related to the position option for the required education.
• 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 required experience.
• The required field of education and experience are unique for each option and are established by MSDE in accordance with Education Article, Section 2-104 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

The specific education and experience qualifications for each position are on record in the Human Resource Management Branch of the Division of Business Services of MSDE.

Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Education Program classifications or Education Program specialty codes in the Education field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

The ideal candidate will possess the following :

• Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
• Knowledge of high school coursework, graduation requirements, college entrance requirements and community resources.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, school administrators, students, teachers, community partners, and parents.

SELECTION PROCESS : Please ensure you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date; we will not consider information submitted after this date.

Successful candidates may be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS : The assessment will be a rating of your application based on your education, training, and experience related to the position’s requirements.

Provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related experience and education. For education obtained outside the U.

S., you must provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service.

BENEFITS : STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS : The online application is preferred. However, if you are unable to apply online, you may email or mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to the address below or fax a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to the fax number below.

If you choose to fax or use regular mail, you must include on each page of the attachment your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number located at the top of the bulletin, and the last 4 digits of your SS#.

Paper application materials must be received by 5 : 00 p.m. on the closing date for this recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

Incomplete application forms will not be accepted.

Maryland Department of Juvenile Services

OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit

Attn : Laurita Lesperance, Recruitment #24-005080-0001

217 E. Redwood Street, Baltimore, MD 21202

Fax number 410-333-4188

TTY Users : call via Maryland Relay

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the DJS Office of Human Resources at djs.

[email protected]. Include the Recruitment Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

Bilingual applicants are welcome to apply for all recruitments.

DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.

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