Special Education Monitoring Specialist
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Job Location:
Baltimore, MD - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 91761 - 142914
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Introduction
The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college andcareer success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from ourdivisions we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs ofa diverse population students teachers principals and other educatorsthroughout Maryland.
GRADE
StateSalary Grade 21
SalaryRange: $91761 - $142914
*StateSalary Guidelines apply for current State employees.
LOCATION OF POSITION
NancyS. Grasmick Education Building
200West Baltimore Street
BaltimoreMD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
Theprimary purpose of this position is to implement the Birth 21 Accountabilityto Improve Performance (AIP) system that is an integral part of the MarylandState Department of Education (MSDE) Division of Special Education (DSE)general supervision responsibility under the federal Individuals withDisabilities Education Act (IDEA).
TheAIP process serves to monitor local public provider agencies (Statewide)serving infants toddlers young children and youth with disabilities andtheir families in the implementation of the 20 USC 1400 34 CFR 300 and303 and the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) as it pertains to theprovision of early intervention and special education services. The processensures emphasis is placed on those requirements that are most closely relatedto improving educational and functional outcomes for children withdisabilities Birth through 21 by verifying data examining the implementationof evidence-based practices documenting noncompliance with the IDEA regulatoryrequirements and providing technical assistance for the timely correction ofnoncompliance. These activities raise State accountability on federallyspecified indicators and have a direct result in how the federal Office ofSpecial Education Programs (OSEP) makes a performance determination status ofthe State.
POSITION DUTIES
Implements the Accountability for ImprovedPerformance (AIP) activities including but not limited to:
- Conducts on-site monitoring activities that determine the Local Infants and Toddlers Program (LITP) Local Education Agency (LEA) and Public Agency (PA) compliance with the IDEA and COMAR as it pertains to children with disabilities Birth 21.
- Engages in desk audits of local infants and toddlers programs local education agencies and public agencies data.
- Reviews local infants and toddlers programs local education agencies and public agencies documents for sufficiency to determine compliance with the IDEA and COMAR as each pertains to infants toddlers young children and youth with disabilities and their families.
- Collects and reviews data to select those State and federal requirements requiring verification of compliance in LITPs LEAs and PAs.
- Assists the LITPs LEAs and PAs in developing processes that ensure compliance and supports improved results for children with disabilities Birth 21.
- Reviews LITPs LEAs and PAs documents for sufficiency to determine compliance with the IDEA and COMAR as each pertain to infants toddlers young children and youth with disabilities and their families.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: AMasters Degree or equivalent 36 post baccalaureate credit hours of course workin Education Special Education or a related field.
EXPERIENCE: Four (4)years of professional administrative experience in or affiliated with specialeducation or early intervention 1
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 at an accredited college or university in a field related to the position 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 ofMaryland. The specific education and experience qualifications for each position are on record in the Human Resource Management Branch of the Division of Business Services.
- 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. LC1Approved. No updates necessary.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
One year of experience in education programmonitoring.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference willbe given to applicantswho possess the following preferredqualification(s).Include clear and specific information on yourapplication regardingyour qualifications.
- Knowledge of trends regulations policies and issues governing early intervention and special education programs.
- Knowledge of programs that address Local Infants and Toddlers Program (LITP) Local Education Agency (LEA)and Public Agency (PA) compliance with the IDEA and COMAR as it pertains to children with disabilities Birth 21.
- Skill in collecting managing and analyzing data and information.
- Skill organizing and managing multiple tasks.
- Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing through the presentation of concise yet comprehensive analyses and reports
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicantsmust consent to State and FBI (CJIS) background check as a routine procedurefor all employees.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please makesure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show thatyou meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerningyour qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not considerinformation submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked asBest Qualified Better Qualified or Qualified. The resulting list of qualifiedcandidates will be placed on the eligible (employment) list for one year.
For education obtained outside of the U.S. a copy of theequivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluationwill be required prior to hire. The resulting certified eligible list for thisrecruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.
The assessment may consist of a rating of youreducation training and experience related to the requirements of is important that you provide complete and accurateinformation on your report all experience andeducation that is related to this position.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Applicantsmust complete the MD State Government online application for employment and submit their professional resume.The application and resume must clearly demonstrate that the applicantsatisfies the minimum qualifications for the position. Applications must becomplete to be considered including all related job duties even if those arealso listed on an attached resume. Additional required materials may beuploaded with the online application submitted to the fax number or mailed tothe address listed.
If you areunable to apply online paper applications can be obtained from the link belowand be faxed to or mailed to MSDE Office of Human Resources 200W. Baltimore Street Baltimore MD 21201. If there is a supplementalquestionnaire this must be completed and sent in with your paper will not be accepted.
Inquiriescan be made to TDD . Appropriate accommodations canbe made for individuals with disabilities. If you have difficulty with youruser account or have general questions about this online application systemplease contact the MD Department of Budget and Management Recruitment andExamination Division at . TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay.
Proof ofeligibility to work is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform andControl Act. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements forthis position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.
As an equalopportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining andpromoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity. Individualswith disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thankour Veterans for their service to our country.
Allapplication materials must be received in our office by the Closing Date.
Appropriate accommodations forindividuals with disabilities are available upon request.
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