Educational Evaluator

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 57,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc. in Baltimore is seeking an Experienced Educational Evaluator to join the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.

You will conduct educational evaluations, design and consult on educational rehabilitation plans, and coordinate community-based supports for patients and families. Qualifications include Maryland Teaching Certification in Special Education and a Master’s Degree in Special Education, with at least two years of teaching and one year in a clinical setting

Qualifications

• Maryland Teaching Certification in Special Education required.
• Master’s Degree in Special Education is required.
• Minimum of two years in teaching and one year of experience in a clinical setting with developmentally disabled children.

Responsibilities

• Reviews educational history, aptitude, interests and skills to guide placement.
• Formulates assessment findings and prepares transition documents.
• Refs patients to Hospital Instruction as appropriate.
• Consults with parents regarding findings and remediation/placement.
• Drafts reports summarizing skills, needs and recommendations.
• Acts as liaison between treatment team and Local Educational Agency; supports IEP/504 planning.
• Identifies discharge resources and helps ensure smooth transitions.
• Provides in-service instruction to schools and community agencies.
• Attends interdisciplinary team meetings and participates in follow-up activities.
• Participates in research activities as necessary.
• Participates in outpatient follow-up and program development committees.
• Works as a member of Outpatient Clinics with patient/family history reviews and recommendations.

Skills

Clinical experience with developmentaI

Two years teaching experience

Education

Master’s Degree in Special Education

Maryland Teaching Certification in Special Education

Job description

Overview

Experienced Educational Evaluator will serve as a member of their respective interdisciplinary team in the rehabilitation continuum. The incumbent will be responsible for educational evaluation, design of and/or consultation to the educational rehabilitation treatment program, procurement of community-based educational support services, consultation with interdisciplinary team members, and counseling of patients and families.

Responsibilities

1. Reviews the patient’s educational history, current academic aptitudes and abilities, interests, and physical skills, and relates these factors to current educational potential. As part of the interdisciplinary team, contributes meaningfully to a treatment plan based on the results of the evaluation and goals of the patient, payor, and/or family. Recommends appropriate educational placement.

2. When applicable, formulates written documents of assessment findings which delineate the child’s learning strengths and weaknesses and which document interdisciplinary recommendations for educational management and/or placement. Prepares, maintains, and transmits accurate client transition and programmatic follow-through. Serves as a consultant to the academic discharge environment where appropriate.

3. Refers patients to Hospital Instruction as appropriate.

4. Confers with parents regarding evaluation findings and recommendations for remediation and placement.

5. Formulates written reports containing a summary of the student/patient’s skills, needs, and patient-specific recommendations for educational management.

6. Acts as a liaison between the Kennedy Krieger Institute treatment team and the Local Educational Agency. Participates in school meetings, provides clear and organized discharge recommendations, and ensures student needs are accurately communicated to the educational team. Collaborates to secure appropriate resources and supports the development of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan. Assists in obtaining required documentation to facilitate proper educational placement.

7. Identifies discharge resources and appropriate client placement. Provides necessary strategies and training to ensure smooth and productive client transition and programmatic follow-through. Serves as a consultant to the academic discharge environment where appropriate.

8. Provide in-service instruction to schools and community agencies as a public service.

9. Attends and participates in interdisciplinary team meetings (e.g., Steerings and Rounds) related to assigned patients.

10. Participates in research activities as necessary.

11. Participates in follow-up procedures such as outpatient consultations and phone follow-up.

12. Participates in regular interdisciplinary team activities including in-service training, management meetings, and program development committees as appropriate.

13. Participates as a member of Outpatient Clinics, as assigned. Conducts and documents brief academic/school history review with patient/family, consults with interdisciplinary team and provides detailed, patient-specific recommendations for each assigned patient. Conducts follow-up activities with school/patient to assist with recommendation implementation.

Qualifications

Maryland Teaching Certification in Special Education required.

EDUCATION:

Master’s Degree in Special Education is required.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of two years in teaching and one year of experience in a clinical setting with developmentally disabled children is required.

Minimum pay range

USD $57,140.30/Yr.

Maximum pay range

USD $99,305.86/Yr.

Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer M/F/Disability/ProtectedVet