Nonpublic Special Education Specialist
Education Program Specialist I
Recruitment #22-005055-0001
Department | MSDE - Division of Spec Educ/Early Intervent Svcs |
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Date Opened | 3/17/2022 2:32:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 4/1/2022 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $66,516.00 - $108,929.00/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
Performs reviews and
analysis of proposed budgets submitted by in-state and out-of-state nonpublic
special education providers.;provides technical assistance in the oversight of
Public/Private Partnerships developed between local school systems and
nonpublic special education schools and supports local school systems, State agencies
and nonpublic service providers regarding programmatic issues related to
nonpublic special education programs; facilitates annual in-service training
meetings for nonpublic service providers and local school systems; prepares and
provides written responses and other communications to inquiries from the
general public, parents, educators and other interested parties concerning
policy, procedures and/or regulations related to the nonpublic tuition
assistance process. Provides leadership
in monitoring out-of-State nonpublic special education schools.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: A Master’s Degree or equivalent 36 post baccalaureate credit hours of course work in Special Education or related area.
EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of
professional administrative or teaching experience in an education program. Two
years of the required experience must be in coordinating or administering
education programs for a program serving individuals with disabilities.
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.
4.
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 experience in reviewing budget development
and analysis.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of trends,
regulations, policies, and issues governing programs for students with
disabilities; knowledge of financial issues and budget analysis of educational
programs; knowledge of implementing, monitoring, and program evaluation;
knowledge of the nonpublic tuition assistance process; skill in maintaining
effective working relationships; ability to interpret and apply laws and
regulations governing nonpublic special education programs; 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
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 and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least 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.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.
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, Nonppublic Special Education Specialist #216133 (JobAps # 22-005055-0001). 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/.