Job Information
Maryland Department of Juvenile Services PERSONALIZED LEARNING AND LIBRARY COORDINATOR (Coordinator of Correctional Education Programs, DJS) in Baltimore, Maryland
Introduction
Mission Statement:To transform young peoples 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
9990
LOCATION OF POSITION
217 E Redwood Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 (Baltimore City)
Main Purpose of Job
Join Us in Making a Difference at DJS!
The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives, creating safer communities, and fostering equitable systems. We are seeking passionate individuals for the
Personalized Learning and Library Coordinator (Coordinator of Correctional Education Programs)role. Come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS!
The Juvenile Services Education Program (JSEP) is responsible for providing comprehensive educational services to students placed in a DJS operated detention and/or residential facility. This program will improve outcome and staff engaged with and opportunities for justice-involved youth through collaborative, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate education services.
This position will provide leadership and direction for the comprehensive and effective development of personalized learning programs, which include accelerated learning, intervention, alternative learning, and library media programs within the Juvenile Services Education Program. This position will be responsible for working cooperatively with the Coordinator of Curriculum and Instruction, the Coordinator of Career and Technical Education, the Coordinator of Special Education, and the Coordinator for Guidance and Records, as well as school-based leadership to coordinate, develop, implement, and evaluate personalized learning programs. Additionally, this position will also manage the library media specialists; oversees the Online Programming and Library Media Services for JSEP; work cooperatively with the Academic Coordinators, Information Technology and School Library Media, and school-based leadership to coordinate, develop, implement, and evaluate personalized learning program; and, will assist teachers and administrators in the curriculum, instruction, assessment, and organizational goals of the school and district by providing collaboration, consulting, and coaching services.
This position is not eligible for a hybrid telework schedule and will require onsite presence.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:Possession of a Masters Degree 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
Knowledge of educational administration, curriculum, and staff development.
Knowledge of the principles and practices in teaching juvenile and/or institutionalized learners.
Knowledge of the educational needs of disadvantaged and special populat