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EDUCATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST I

Family Services and Interagency Support

Recruitment #18-005055-0008

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Introduction

 

 

GRADE

Grade 21 

$60,543.00 - $88,424.00

LOCATION OF POSITION

200 West Baltimore Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Main Purpose of Job

This is a contractual position responsible for providing assistance with the coordination of a Statewide network of family support services for families of children with disabilities, age birth-21.

POSITION DUTIES

Responds to parent telephone calls and letters on behalf of the Governor of the State of Maryland, the State Superintendent of Schools, and the Assistant State Superintendent of Special Education/Early Intervention Services; facilitates communication between local school system administrators, local family support services staff, and families of children receiving early intervention, special education or related services; provides technical assistance with a Statewide network of family support services for families of children with disabilities, ages birth-21; coordinates, responds to, and identifies systemic issues from parent inquiries regarding early intervention, special education and related services for children with disabilities; organizes and supports local Family Support Networks (FSN), Preschool Partners (PSP) and Partners for Success Centers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

EXPERIENCE:  Four (4) years of professional experience in or affiliated with special education or family support programs; experience must be in coordinating or administering programs related to services for individuals with disabilities and their families.   

NOTE:  Two additional years of experience directly related to the position may be substituted for the Master’s Degree.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of special education laws regulations, policies, programs and issues; knowledge of data systems; skill in responding effectively to problems and inquiries from school personnel and concerned stakeholders; skill interpreting and applying laws and regulations governing early intervention and special education programs; ability to manage multiple tasks; ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with local school systems and local lead agencies, ability to clearly communicate  orally and in writing.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

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

Conclusion

For immediate consideration applications should be received by April 20, 2018 -  Open until filled.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the Program), have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents.  As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.    

Leave may be granted to a temporary/contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year. 

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

To apply for this position online go to MSDE Jobs on JobAps (or complete an MSDE Application on marylandpublicschools.org). On-line applications (and resumes) are the preferred method for receiving your application/attachments.  Using this method will allow applicants to access their documents for future recruitments for which they apply and verify that the appropriate documents (resume-credentials) have been attached to the recruitment that requires them. Applicants must include their resume and provide sufficient information on the application to document that they satisfy the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Please do not put "See Resume" in the job duties section of your application; your application will not be considered.

If you utilize fax or regular mail as the option to submit required attachments, you will need to resubmit these documents each time you apply for a new position that requires the attachments.  Additionally, you must include the following information on each page of the attachment you submit in order to ensure that we append the attachments to the correct recruitment: First and Last Name, Recruitment Number, and the last 4 digits of your SS# and indicate application for  - Education Program Specialist I, Family Support Services Specialist, JobAps #18-005055-0008 Mailing Address: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Human Resources, 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland  21201. Fax: 410-333-8950 – This fax number is for Department of Education recruitment actions only.  

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.

For inquiries or an MSDE Application, contact 410-767-0019 or TTY/TDD 410-333-3045 or visit our website at http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/.  

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.




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