Special Education State Personnel Development Coordinator (Education Program Specialist II)

DGS Office of External Affairs; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Special Education State Personnel Development Grant Coordinator develops personnel preparation and professional learning strategies to build systemic capacity in schools for students with disabilities.

The coordinator works with MSDE divisions, schools, universities, and stakeholders to ensure alignment of special education guidance with agency-wide priorities, implements inclusive practices, and provides technical assistance and coaching to local education agencies and building-level

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education, Special Education, or related field required.
• Four years of professional administrative experience in or affiliated with special education or early intervention programs.
• One year of experience with federal program administration specific to special education.
• Experience with special education program administration and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop personnel preparation and professional learning strategies to build systemic capacity in schools for students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with MSDE divisions, schools, universities, and stakeholders to align special education guidance with agency priorities.
• Provide technical assistance and coaching to Local Education Agencies and building-level leaders.

Skills

Administrative experience

Federal program administration

IDEA/COMAR compliance

Technical assistance to LEAs

Special education program admin

Education

Master's degree in Education, Special Education, or related field

Four years of professional administrative experience in or affiliated with special education or early intervention programs

One year of experience with federal program administration specific to special education

Experience with special education program administration and regulations

Experience providing technical assistance to Local Education Agencies regarding IDEA and COMAR compliance

Job description

The Special Education State Personnel Development Grant Coordinator develops personnel preparation and professional learning strategies to build systemic capacity in schools for students with disabilities. The coordinator works with MSDE divisions, schools, universities, and stakeholders to ensure alignment of special education guidance with agency-wide priorities, implements inclusive practices, and provides technical assistance and coaching to local education agencies and building-level leaders.

Key qualifications:

• Master's Degree or equivalent 36 post-baccalaureate credit hours in Education, Special Education, or related field
• Four years of professional administrative experience in or affiliated with special education or early intervention programs
• One year of experience with federal program administration specific to special education
• Experience with special education program administration and regulations
• Experience providing technical assistance to Local Education Agencies regarding IDEA and COMAR compliance