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Supervisor of Special Education Data and Policy
Job Location:
Job Location:
Baltimore, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
17 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
14 October 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.
GRADE
StateSalary Grade 22
LOCATION OF POSITION
NancyS. Grasmick Education Building
200West Baltimore Street
BaltimoreMD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
This position serves as the Supervisor of Dataand Policy for the Family Support and Dispute Resolution Branch and isresponsible for ensuring systemic compliance accountability and strategicpolicy development under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act(IDEA). The position directs the review of branch-level legal and policydocuments leads corrective action processes resulting from IDEA disputeresolution findings and oversees branch-wide data collection and reporting tosatisfy state federal and internal programmatic metrics.
Thisposition develops and coordinates professional learning and technicalassistance for Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and Public Agencies (PAs) tosupport correction of noncompliance handles complex State complaints andimplements systems of accountability across the branch. Working collaborativelywith the Branch Director and the Supervisor of Dispute Resolution theincumbent develops comprehensive policies to expand early and alternativedispute resolution initiatives analyzesdata and discovers trends in special education disputes and builds andprovides responsive TA to stakeholder groups.
POSITION DUTIES
Position Duties Include:
- Supervises staff who oversee Corrective Actions and Data and provides Policy Review Data and Accountability for Family Support and Dispute Resolution.
- Conducts quality assurance and reviews of legal documents policy statements and formal decisions issued by the FSDR branch to ensure alignment with the IDEA applicable COMAR regulations and MSDE policy.
- Serves as FSDRs principal expert on the interpretation and application of special education law.
- Designs implements and maintains robust internal and external systems of accountability across the FSDR branch to measure the overall efficacy of compliance monitoring and IDEA dispute resolution systems.
- Develops coordinates and implements an annual plan for professional learning and technical assistance reflecting state regional and local priorities and concerns and which is responsive to trends emerging in Family Support data and IDEA Dispute Resolution data.
- Collaborates with family support services staff to collect statewide data for Family Support Networks Preschool Partners and Partners for Success Centers focusing on data measuring the impact of services and supports provided to families as well as identifying trends for statewide TA professional development and effectiveness of the system of family support.
- Identifies trends in dispute resolution data and develop training and supports for LEAs and parents to implement and utilize informal dispute resolution processes.
- Manages reviews and investigates complex sensitive or high-profile State complaints at the request of the Director FSDR.
- Oversees the development of internal systems implementation and tracking of corrective actions assigned to LEAs and PAs resulting from IDEA State complaint investigations.
- Develops effective systems of IDEA enforcement and accountability to ensure that all noncompliance related to IDEA dispute resolution is durably corrected within mandated timelines.
- Provides Development and oversight of the PIA response process for the Division of Special Education.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: A Juris Doctorate Masters Degree orequivalent 36 post baccalaureate credit hours of course work in EducationSpecial Education or a related field
EXPERIENCE: Four years of legal policy administrativecompliance accountability or teaching experience in or affiliated with aspecial education or other disability program
Notes:
- Candidates may substitute the possession of a Masters degree or the equivalent of 36 credit hours of post baccalaureate course work in Education or a related area for the two years of required experience directly related to the position option.
- Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to the position option for three years 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 year of experience in one ofthe following:
- Providing legal or policy analysis on matters related to special education or other disability programs
- Compliance monitoring in a special education or other disability program
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference willbe given to applicantswho possess the following preferredqualifications. Include clear and specific information on yourapplication regardingyour qualifications.
- Possession of a juris doctorate degree specializing in special education and/or disability law
- Extensive experience in public policy and applying law
- Experience with IDEA or other disability regulations policies programs and issues.
- Experience conducting authoritative legal and policy research
- Experience providing legal advice or opinions to decision-makers
- Experience supervising staff
- Experience with special education compliance systems
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must 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.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment may consist of a rating of your education training and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Applicantsmust complete the MD State Government online application for employment and submit their professional 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.
Required Experience:
Manager
