Special Education Consultant - Head Start Baltimore City

The Y of Central Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 48,216,000; Part time

Job summary

The Y of Central Maryland is seeking an OST Site Director to lead a grant-funded after-school program that helps young people learn, grow, and thrive. You will oversee daily operations, develop associates, manage resources, and ensure program goals are met.

Responsibilities include supervising 5–10 direct reports, hiring, training, coaching, scheduling, and evaluating staff, while staying within the grant budget and building partnerships with schools and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, human services, youth development, or related field preferred; or at least three years of relevant experience.
• Experience supervising associates and managing youth-development, education, or community programs.
• Strong leadership, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with budgets, grants, or program reporting preferred.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and standard workplace technology.
• Able to work part time schedule (Mon - Thurs, 2pm - 6pm).

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-quality OST program aligned with grant requirements and youth-development best practices.
• Supervise approximately5–10 direct reports
• Hire, train, coach, schedule, and evaluate program associates.
• Approve time and attendance and address performance concerns as needed.
• Build strong relationships with school leaders, families, and community partners.
• Monitor staffing hours, expenses, and resources to remain within the grant budget.
• Track program outcomes and complete required reports and compliance documentation.
• Lead staff meetings and one-on-one meetings with direct reports.
• Attend organizational and school-based meetings, as scheduled work hours allow.
• Support participant recruitment, enrollment, and approved outreach activities.
• Model the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Relationship-building

Budget management

Reporting

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years relevant experience

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

How This Role Contributes to the Y’s Mission

As an OST Site Director, you will lead a grant-funded after-school program that helps young people learn, grow, and thrive. You will oversee daily operations, develop associates, manage resources, build partnerships, and ensure the program meets its youth-development and grant goals.

This Work Is Right for You If You Have:

• Experience leading associates and managing a youth or community-based program.

• Strong coaching, communication, and relationship-building skills.

• Experience managing budgets, tracking outcomes, and completing reports.

• The ability to manage multiple priorities and solve problems effectively.

• A passion for creating safe, engaging experiences for young people.

Essential Functions

• Lead a high-quality OST program aligned with grant requirements and youth-development best practices.

• Supervise approximately5–10 direct reports

• Hire, train, coach, schedule, and evaluate program associates.

• Approve time and attendance and address performance concerns as needed.

• Build strong relationships with school leaders, families, and community partners.

• Monitor staffing hours, expenses, and resources to remain within the grant budget.

• Track program outcomes and complete required reports and compliance documentation.

• Lead staff meetings and one-on-one meetings with direct reports.

• Attend organizational and school-based meetings, as scheduled work hours allow.

• Support participant recruitment, enrollment, and approved outreach activities.

• Model the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, human services, youth development, or a related field preferred; or at least three years of relevant experience.

• Experience supervising associates and managing youth-development, education, or community programs.

• Strong leadership, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with budgets, grants, or program reporting preferred.

• Proficiency with Google Workspace and standard workplace technology.

• Able to work part time schedule (Mon - Thurs, 2pm - 6pm)