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Special Education State Personnel Development Grant Coordinator
Job Location:
Job Location:
Baltimore, MD - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 99442 - 156822
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
6 September 2026 (7 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
4 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
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.
This recruitment is limitedtocurrent MSDE permanent and contractual employees.
GRADE
State SalaryGrade 22
Salary Range: $99442 - $142037 with progression to $156822
LOCATION OF POSITION
Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
The Special Education State Personnel DevelopmentCoordinator will develop personnel preparation and professional learningstrategies that build the systemic capacity of schools to increase targetededucational outcomes for students with disability. This will be achieved thoughcoordinating with schools and school personnel key stakeholders (includingnon-profit and university partners) MSDE staff in both the Divisions ofSpecial Education and Instructional Programs national experts and otherstakeholders as appropriate. The coordinator also ensures the development ofdata reporting as it relates to student progress instructional implementationand any federal or state reporting. The Coordinator will need to ensure timelycollaboration with staff data collection coordination of teamwork andproactively planning communications across multiple organizations and groups.
Additionally the Coordinator serves as an InclusivePractices specialist with a focus on enabling access to grade-level contentalongside non-disabled peers for students with disabilities. The Coordinatorcollaborates with wider MSDE staff including staff within the Division ofInstructional Programs to ensure alignment between MSDE coaching initiativesand academic content. The Coordinator may also serve as a resource for LEAadministrative staff (principals assistant principals etc) to help implementinclusive practices for students with disabilities.
POSITION DUTIES
Collaborateswith MSDE staff to ensure DSE guidance related to Specially Designed Instructionand school-based coaching work aligns greater agency-wide priorities withinMSDE (statewide coaching Science of Reading Revised Math Standards etc).
- Manages the work of any relevant outside advisory groups and interactions with national experts in inclusive practices.
- Leads the compilation of literature related to coaching and inclusive school-based practices. Lead and collaboratively develop state technical assistance and local professional learning/coaching activities.
- Uses fidelity of implementation tools to determine the extent to which university faculty MSDE staff and local professional developers implement inclusive instructional practices.
- Facilitates any relevant focus groups advisory panels or joint collaboratives related to effective inclusive practices.
- Oversees and supports school-based coaching with the support of MSDE staff and partners.
- Oversees alignment between DSE instructional guidance and greater MSDE coaching resources.
- Provides training and coaching support for greater MSDE-wide programmatic initiatives including regional coaching Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) inclusive opportunities for academic-based instruction (Science of Reading revised math standards etc).
- Provides support and technical assistance related to inclusion for building-level leaders (Principals assistant principals etc).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: A Masters Degree or equivalent 36 post baccalaureate credit hours ofcourse work in Education Special Education or a related field.
EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of professionaladministrative experience in or affiliated with special education or earlyintervention program.
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 of Maryland. 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.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
One (1) year of experience federal program administrationspecific to special education.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferencewill be given to applicants who possess the following preferredqualification(s). Include clear and specific information on yourapplication regarding your qualifications.
- Experience with trends regulations policies and issues governing early intervention and special education programs.
- Experience working with special education program administration and regulation specific to Special Education.
- Experience providing technical assistance to Local Education Agencies (Local School Systems) and Public Agencies (PA) regarding compliance with the IDEA and COMAR as it pertains to children with disabilities Birth 21.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
This recruitment is limited to current MSDE permanent and contractual employees.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicantsmust consent to State and FBI (CJIS) background check as a routine procedurefor all employees.
SELECTION PROCESS
Pleasemake sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to showthat you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All informationconcerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We willnot consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates willbe ranked as Best Qualified Better Qualified or Qualified. The resulting listof qualified candidates will be placed on the eligible (employment) list forone year.
For education obtained outside of the U.S. a copy ofthe equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credentialevaluation will be required prior to hire. The resulting certified eligiblelist for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or otherState agencies.
The assessment may consist of a rating of youreducation training and experience related to the requirements of theposition. It is important that you provide complete and accurateinformation on your application. Please report all experience andeducation that is related to this position.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Applicantsmust complete the MD State Government online application for employment andsubmit their professional resume. The application and resume must clearlydemonstrate that the applicant satisfies the minimum qualifications for theposition. Applications must be complete to be considered including all relatedjob duties even if those are also listed on an attached resume. Additionalrequired materials may be uploaded with the online application submitted tothe fax number or mailed to the address listed.
Ifyou are unable to apply online paper applications can be obtained from thelink below and mailed to MSDE Office of Human Resources 200 W. BaltimoreStreet Baltimore MD 21201. If there is a supplemental questionnaire thismust be completed and sent in with your paper application. Postmarks will notbe 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.
Proofof eligibility to work is required in compliance with the Immigration Reformand Control Act. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirementsfor this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.
Asan equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting retainingand promoting employees who are reflective of the States with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
Allapplication materials must be received in our office by the Closing Date.
Appropriate accommodations for individuals withdisabilities are available upon request.
Required Experience:
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