Assistant Director, Statewide Vision & Independent Living

Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE); Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) is seeking an Assistant Director for the Office of Blindness and Vision Services (OBVS) to lead the statewide Independent Living Older Blind (ILOB) program and coordinate services for individuals with significant disabilities.

The role includes establishing statewide performance goals, managing human resources, and maintaining accountability for a $1 million ILOB budget while ensuring compliance with federal requirements and reporting obligations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional specialized experience in rehabilitation counseling or vocational evaluation services for clients with disabilities.
• 2 years of required experience must include direct supervision of other professionals.
• Master’s Degree substitution can replace one year of required rehabilitation experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the statewide Independent Living Older Blind (ILOB) Program and serve as Assistant Director for OBVS.
• Establish performance goals for Independent Living Specialists statewide and strategically manage human resources.
• Manage and ensure accountability for the ILOB Case Services Funds budget (approx. $1 million) and ensure compliance with federal laws and reporting.
• Provide staff training, program evaluation, and leadership in operational practices; oversee Deafblind Services and special projects.
• Review and approve specialized vendors to ensure high-quality, compliant services.

Skills

Leadership

HR management

Program evaluation

Compliance

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) is seeking an Assistant Director for the Office of Blindness and Vision Services (OBVS) to lead the statewide Independent Living Older Blind (ILOB) program and coordinate services for individuals with significant disabilities.

The role includes establishing statewide performance goals, managing human resources, and maintaining accountability for a $1 million ILOB budget while ensuring compliance with federal requirements and reporting obligations.