Senior Type III Diagnostic Program Lead

Catholic Charities of Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition Advancement

Paid Parental Leave

Vacation/Sick/Holiday Pay

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Baltimore seeks a Diagnostic Program Coordinator to lead the Villa Maria School System’s Type III Diagnostic Program, providing diagnostic and educational testing to inform individualized planning and transitions.

The role supports student-centered coordination, compliance with MSDE/COMAR, and serves as Education Director of record for the program, working with leadership and staff in a residential setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Special Education or a closely related field.
• Four (4) years of teaching experience, including work with students with emotional disabilities, reading remediation, and test administration/interpretation.
• Advanced Professional Licensure by the Maryland State Department of Education is required and must be maintained.
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training within 45 days of hire; CPR/First Aid within 45 days; CARE training within six months.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations of the Type III Diagnostic Program in coordination with school leadership.
• Serves as Education Director of record for the Type III Diagnostic Program and maintains MSDE/COMAR-compliant practices and reporting.
• Supervises, evaluates, coaches, and supports program staff to promote effective instruction and timely completion of responsibilities.
• Conducts informal educational testing to identify strengths and remediation needs; develops Personal Education Plans.
• Conducts formal educational evaluations and prepares reports with recommendations for planning and placement.
• Develops remediation plans in Language Arts/Math to close skill gaps and support transitions.
• Documents student progress and maintains accurate remediation files and records.
• Prepares program records/reports including attendance, calendars, curriculum inventory, and restraint documentation.
• Collaborates with Placement Coordinator, leadership, treatment team, and partners for information-sharing and transitions.
• Participates in staff meetings, classroom observations, and committees to support coordination and continuous improvement.

Skills

Program coordination

Educational leadership

Communication skills

MSDE/COMAR knowledge

Documentation proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Special Education or related field

4 years teaching experience

Tools

MSDE reporting systems

Educational diagnostic tools

Job description

Catholic Charities of Baltimore seeks a Diagnostic Program Coordinator to lead the Villa Maria School System’s Type III Diagnostic Program, providing diagnostic and educational testing to inform individualized planning and transitions.

The role supports student-centered coordination, compliance with MSDE/COMAR, and serves as Education Director of record for the program, working with leadership and staff in a residential setting.