Office of IT, Accessibility Interns (2 positions) Student Technical Assistant

IntroductionThe 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.GRADE76LOCATION OF POSITIONNancy S. Grasmick Education Building200 W. Baltimore StreetBaltimore, MD 21201Main Purpose of JobMSDE is looking for candidates for a paid, full time internship. The Accessibility Intern will assist MSDE's Information Technology Branch - Accessibility Section.** This will be a 6 month internship**Duties IncludeAccessibility & Remediation Support – Perform accessibility remediation on MSDE documents including Word, PowerPoints and PDFs. Online Courses – Perform accessibility testing of online courses, track the status and ensure accurate records. Equivalent access requirements for students with disabilities – create agendas, schedule meetings, takes meeting minutes. Procurement - Review procurements to ensure approved accessibility language is incorporated. Tracking – Enter accessibility tickets for digital tools and requested remediation. Compliance – Review of new legislation and policies and completion of review in comparison with current standards and requirements, identifying new or expanded requirements with potential impacts to MSDE. Project Implementation – Work on specialized accessibility initiatives and projects, as assigned, under the direction of the Web and Content Accessibility Manager. Research/learning - Independently research solutions to technical problems and learn new skills through job shadowing and self-study. Expected to expand knowledge through hands-on experience. General administrative duties - Provide general admin support to the IT department as needed. Other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications Education: 60 credit hours in Education, Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Information Technology, or related fieldSpecial RequirementsApplicants must consent to State and FBI (CJIS) background check as a routine procedure for all MSDE employees.FURTHER INSTRUCTIONSInterested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume and academic transcripts to: Accessibility Section at mdaccess.msde@maryland.gov by the closing date, 12/03/2025. 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. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.