Special Education Communications Specialist (Staff Specialist III Education)

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.

State Salary Grade 18

Salary Range: $64,828 - $104,555

• State Salary Guidelines apply for current State employees.

Supports the development and distribution of informational, promotional and educational resources and materials regarding the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future reform impacting early care and education and school readiness.

• Writes and edits outreach material for a variety of content types including success stories, infographics, video scripts, fact sheets, newsletter articles, social media copy, presentations, and press release.

• Assists with the coordination, development and distribution of informational, promotional and educational websites, publications, and materials impacting early care and education and school readiness.

• Assists with maintaining, updating, and managing the Division of Early Intervention and Special Education Services internal and external websites

• Maintains and manages social media interaction on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to enhance communication with the public.

• Develops narratives, recommends design, and prepares draft documents for review and approval.

• Provides final draft to Communications and Engagement Manager, Assistant State Superintendent and other Division leadership.

• Plans and coordinates decision-making pertaining to early childhood engagement in accordance with the goals and objectives of MSDE policy and procedures.

• Assists the Office of Communications and Community Engagement with community outreach to special education stakeholders and constituents, including educators, parents, childcare providers, established education stakeholders, advocacy organizations and others.

• Leads, supports, identifies, implements, and monitors tangible stakeholder engagement strategies that target multilingual providers and families.

• Organizes early childhood community events around MSDE’s multi-year strategic plan and Blueprint for Maryland’s Future initiatives.

• Implements social media and e-communication strategies for community engagement activities in alignment with the guidelines from the MSDE Office of Communications and Engagement.

• Supports the development of materials for internal communications and meetings, including the Branch Chief and Section Chief Meetings, Local Director’s Meetings, Assistant Superintentendent’s Advisory, Blueprint Special Education Workgroup, for MSDE leadership.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

It is preferred that applicants complete the MD State Government online application for employment. The application must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position. If the applicant is unable to apply online, paper applications can be obtained from the link below and be faxed to 410-333-8950 or mailed to MSDE Office of Human Resources, C/o Marcia Cooper Stokes, 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, submitted to the fax number, or mailed to the address listed.

Inquiries can be made to 410-767-0019, TDD 410-333-3045. 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 410-767-4850. 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 State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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