Special Education Early Childhood Performance Specialist
Education Program Specialist I
Recruitment #21-005055-0038
Department | MSDE - Division of Spec Educ/Early Intervent Svcs |
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Date Opened | 8/4/2023 08:15:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 1/31/2024 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $78,749.00 - $126,912.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Daniel Otakie |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
|
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.
GRADE
State Salary Grade 21
LOCATION OF POSITION
Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
Responsibilities include the development of resources
& the provision of technical assistance & support on evidence-based
early intervention (ages birth to age 4) & early childhood (ages 3 through
Kindergarten) instructional practices; with an emphasis on assessment practices
& protocols for differentiating intervention/ instructional practices;
monitoring of child progress; provision of services in natural & least
restrictive environments; data analysis for local program improvement in order
to narrow the school readiness performance gap for young children with
disabilities; reviewing and monitoring of competitive and non-competitive
federal and State-funded grants that support Maryland’s birth through five
system of services.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: A Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Special Education, Early Childhood Education, or
Special Education.
EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of direct teaching experience with additional experience in the design and implementation of early childhood assessment practices and protocols; experience must include coordinating services within community-based or school-based programs that include children with disabilities and their families.
NOTES:
1.
Two
additional years of experience directly related to the position option may be
substituted for the required Master’s Degree.
2.
Possession
of a Doctorate in a field related to the position may be substituted for one
year of the required experience.
3.
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 of the Department of Education.
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 year supervisory
experience of an Early Childhood/Infants and Toddlers Special Education or
Early Intervention program servicing individuals with disabilities and their
families.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of IDEA,
Part B Section 619 and Part C regulations and requirements; knowledge of
trends, regulations, policies, and issues governing early intervention and
special education programs; skill collecting, analyzing and interpreting data
for program improvement; skill in maintaining effective working relationships;
skill developing written programmatic resources and policy guidance; ability to
manage multiple tasks; ability to establish and maintain harmonious working
relationships; ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and
in writing, through the presentation of concise yet comprehensive training,
analyses and reports.
SELECTION PROCESS
BENEFITS
Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits 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 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.