Educational Associate 12 Month - Nonpublic Services

Baltimore City Public Schools; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore City Public Schools in Baltimore, MD seeks an Educational Associate for Nonpublic Services to implement policies for students with disabilities in nonpublic and residential programs. You will coordinate IEP teams, monitor services, and ensure FAPE aligns with IDEA, COMAR, and district guidelines.

This full-time role requires a Master's in education, Maryland certification, and at least 3 years in K-12 settings; strong written and verbal communication; proficiency with Word/Excel; and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education or related field required.
• Maryland certification or equivalent licensure required.
• Minimum three years of K-12 teaching or related experience.
• Knowledge of IDEA, COMAR, and district policies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and/or participate in IEP team meetings for nonpublic students.
• Monitor implementation of special education services and ensure FAPE.
• Develop high-quality IEPs aligned with federal, state, and district standards.
• Review assessments for COMAR compliance and coordinate with staff.
• Prepare and maintain IEP folders and related documentation.
• Submit Third Party Billing information and liaise with outside agencies.

Skills

IEP team participation

Disability definitions knowledge

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Data/documentation

Education

Master's degree in education or related field

Maryland Professional Certificate / licensure

Equivalent certification for non-Maltland applicants

Three years K-12 experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Educational Associate 12 Month - Nonpublic Services

District Office

District Office - Position - Other

Job Number 8600048175

Start Date

Open Date 10/19/2026

Closing Date

Under the direction of the Coordinator - Nonpublic the Educational Associate - Nonpublic Services is responsible for implementing Baltimore City Public Schools' policies and procedures pertaining to students with disabilities in the nonpublic schools and residential programs. The Educational Associate works to direct compliance/monitoring support and technical assistance to the IEP teams, participates in planning, developing, and implementing appropriate professional development to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local special education regulations to ensure students with disabilities are provided with a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). Provides support, guidance, and consultation regarding the legal aspects of special education to ensure schools adhere to federal (IDEA), state (COMAR) and district/local guidelines.

Essential Functions

• Facilitate and/or participate in all IEP team meetings in the nonpublic schools for City Schools students living in Baltimore City and Out-of-County placements.
• Monitors the implementation of special education and related services of students on caseload.
• Monitors and supports the development of high-quality IEPs based on federal, state, and city Schools' IEP standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge of identifying and applying definitions to disabilities.
• Requests necessary student information and develops students' IEP folders as required by COMAR (13A.05.01 & .02) and Baltimore City Public Schools' regulations for caseload.
• Reviews and monitors student assessments for compliance with COMAR (13A.05.01 &.02) and consults with the appropriate discipline, as needed.
• Reviews and prepares student data and appropriate documentation for meetings as appropriate.
• Inputs, monitors and maintains special education data for students on caseload.
• Submits Third Party Billing information for case management.
• Ensures that parents are informed of the IEP process, including Procedural Safeguards.
• Refers students who need a parent surrogate to Partners for Success.
• Reviews information of all incoming students with disabilities including returned mail to ensure timely implementation of the student's IEP.
• Submits documentation to the Coordinator of Nonpublic for caseload management.
• Review and submit monthly attendance for all students on caseload to ensure adherence to compulsory attendance regulations.
• Completes and submit applications for Individual Placement Request to MSDE for funding for all students on caseload.
• Prepares and review Annual Program Cost Sheets for submission to MSDE for all students on caseload.
• Prepares and reviews Nonpublic Tuition Assistance Program Applications for submission to MSDE for all students on caseload.
• Liaison with outside agencies as required to provide appropriate services and placements for students.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies and the professional standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Maximum Salary 146737.00

Minimum Salary 75173.00

Desired Qualifications

• Unless expressly stated otherwise with respect to the qualifications indicated in the position description, City Schools reserves the right to consider other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position.
• Master's Degree or equivalent in education or closely related field. Degree or equivalent in education, social work, psychology or related field.
• Valid Maryland State Department of Education Standard Professional Certificate and appropriate professional licensure. Non-Maryland applicants should possess equivalent teaching/professional certification or licensure.
• Three years successful teaching, related services, clinical services, or related professional experience in K-12 education. Specific experience participating in IEP teams or related management responsibility preferred.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local mandates as related to the IEP team process.
• Knowledge of curriculum and instructional strategies.
• Ability to identify and apply definitions to disabilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient skill in the use of computer applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel

Full time or Part time Full time

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
• Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
• Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
• All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
• All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application

Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

This position is affiliated with the Baltimore Teachers Union (BTU) bargaining union.This position is affiliated with the State Retirement System.In accordance with Maryland law, City School is required to share the position salary ranges in its entirety. Please note, this is not the hiring range. The hiring range for this position is ($75,173 - 130,303).