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

State of Maryland; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland State Department of Education is seeking a Special Education State Personnel Development Coordinator to build the systemic capacity of schools. This role focuses on personnel preparation, professional learning, and collaboration with MSDE divisions, universities, and partners to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.

The Coordinator ensures data reporting related to student progress and instructional effectiveness, and supports inclusive practices across school settings,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education or related field.
• Four (4) years of professional administrative experience in or affiliated with special education or early intervention.
• Candidates may substitute two additional years of related experience for the education requirement or a Doctorate in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with MSDE staff to align guidance with statewide priorities.
• Leads the development of data reporting related to student progress and instructional outcomes.
• Coordinates with schools, LEAs, and partners to implement inclusive practices.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Inclusive practices

Education

Master’s degree in Education or related field

Job description

Introduction

The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college and career success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from our divisions, we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs of a diverse population – students, teachers, principals, and other educators throughout Maryland. This recruitment is limited to current MSDE permanent and contractual employees.

GRADE

State Salary
Grade 22
Salary Range: $99,442 - $142,037 with progression to $156,822
*State Salary Guidelines may apply*
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

LOCATION OF POSITION

Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The Special Education State Personnel Development Coordinator will develop personnel preparation and professional learning strategies that build the systemic capacity of schools to increase targeted educational outcomes for students with disability. This will be achieved though coordinating with schools and school personnel, key stakeholders (including non-profit and university partners), MSDE staff in both the Divisions of Special Education and Instructional Programs, national experts, and other stakeholders as appropriate. The coordinator also ensures the development of data reporting as it relates to student progress, instructional implementation, and any federal or state reporting. The Coordinator will need to ensure timely collaboration with staff, data collection, coordination of teamwork, and proactively planning communications across multiple organizations and groups. Additionally, the Coordinator serves as an Inclusive Practices specialist, with a focus on enabling access to grade-level content alongside non-disabled peers for students with disabilities. The Coordinator collaborates with wider MSDE staff, including staff within the Division of Instructional Programs, to ensure alignment between MSDE coaching initiatives and academic content. The Coordinator may also serve as a resource for LEA administrative staff (principals, assistant principals, etc) to help implement inclusive practices for students with disabilities.

POSITION DUTIES

• Collaborates with MSDE staff to ensure DSE guidance related to Specially Designed Instruction and school-based coaching work aligns greater agency-wide priorities within MSDE (statewide coaching, Science of Reading, Revised Math Standards, etc).
• Manages the work of any relevant outside advisory groups, and interactions with national experts in inclusive practices.
• Leads the compilation of literature related to coaching and inclusive school-based practices. Lead and collaboratively develop state technical assistance and local professional learning/coaching activities.
• Uses fidelity of implementation tools to determine the extent to which university faculty, MSDE staff, and local professional developers implement inclusive instructional practices.
• Facilitates any relevant focus groups, advisory panels, or joint collaboratives related to effective inclusive practices.
• Oversees and supports school-based coaching, with the support of MSDE staff and partners.
• Oversees alignment between DSE instructional guidance and greater MSDE coaching resources.
• Provides training and coaching support for greater MSDE-wide programmatic initiatives, including regional coaching, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), inclusive opportunities for academic-based instruction (Science of Reading, revised math standards, etc).
• Provides support and technical assistance related to inclusion for building-level leaders (Principals, assistant principals, etc).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: A Master’s Degree or equivalent 36 post baccalaureate credit hours of course work in Education, Special Education or a related field.

EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of professional administrative experience in or affiliated with special education or early intervention program.

Notes: Candidates may substitute two additional years of experience directly related to the position option for the required education. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree at an accredited college or university in a field related to the position for one year of the required experience. The required field of education and experience are unique for each option and are established by MSDE in accordance with Education Article, Section 2-104 of the Annotated Code of Maryland. The specific education and experience qualifications for each position are on record in the Human Resource Management Branch of the Division of Business Services. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Education Program classifications or Education Program specialty codes in the Education field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

One (1) year of experience federal program administration specific to special education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.
Experience with trends, regulations, policies, and issues governing early intervention and special education programs.
Experience working with special education program administration and regulation specific to Special Education.
Experience providing technical assistance to Local Education Agencies (Local School Systems), and Public Agencies (PA) regarding compliance with the IDEA and COMAR as it pertains to children with disabilities, Birth – 21.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This recruitment is limited to current MSDE permanent and contractual employees.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must consent to State and FBI (CJIS) background check as a routine procedure for all employees.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified. The resulting list of qualified candidates will be placed on the eligible (employment) list for one year. For education obtained outside of the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation will be required prior to hire. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies. The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

Inquiries

Inquiries can be made to 410-767-0012, TDD 410-333-3045. Appropriate accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities. If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850. TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay.

Proof of eligibility to work is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. Individuals with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

All application materials must be received in our office by the Closing Date.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.