Spec Educ Birth – 21 Accountability for Improved Performance Spec

Salary Range: $74,344 - $119,591

*State Salary Guidelines apply for current State employees.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

200 West Baltimore Street 

Baltimore, MD 21201

The AIP process serves to monitor local public provider agencies (Statewide) serving infants, toddlers, young children and youth with disabilities and their families in the implementation of the 20 USC §1400, 34 CFR §§300 and 303, and the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) as it pertains to the provision of early interventions and special education services. The process ensures emphasis is placed on those requirements that are most closely related to improving educational and functional outcomes for children with disabilities, Birth through 21, by verifying data, examining implementation of evidence-based practices, documenting noncompliance with the IDEA regulatory requirements, and providing technical assistance for the timely correction of noncompliance.  These activities raise State accountability on federally specified indicators and have a direct result in how the federal Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) makes a performance determination status of the State.

• Conducts on-site monitoring activities that determine the Local Infants and Toddlers Program (LITP), Local Education Agency (LEA) and Public Agency (PA) compliance with the IDEA and COMAR as it pertains to children with disabilities, Birth – 21.
• Collects and reviews data to select those State and federal requirements requiring verification of compliance in LITPs, LEAs, and PAs.
• Assists the LITPs, LEAs, and PAs in developing processes that ensure compliance and supports improved results for children with disabilities, Birth – 21.
• Reviews LITPs, LEAs, and PAs documents for sufficiency to determine compliance with the IDEA and COMAR as each pertain to infants, toddlers, young children, and youth with disabilities and their families.
• Compiles and draft formal reports to LITPs, LEAs, and PAs on the results of monitoring activities and reports data-driven self-assessments for improved results for students with disabilities and compliance with prescribed federal and State laws and regulations.
• Serves as Division Contact for DEI/SES State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report (SPP/APR).
• Coordinates and maintains the DEI/SES SPP/APR in support of the goals and objectives established to meet the individual indicators.
• Collaborates with other divisions within the Department, task forces, work groups, advocacy organizations, professional organizations, as requested by the Branch Chief or Assistant State Superintendent. · Provides lead technical assistance and support to Division Branch Chiefs aligned with State Performance Plan and for reporting Annual Performance results.

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

Notes: 

1. Candidates may substitute two additional years of experience directly related to the position option for the required education.
2. 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.
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.
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.

• Knowledge of trends, regulations, policies, and issues governing early intervention and special education programs
• Knowledge of programs that address Local School System and Public Agency (PA) compliance with the IDEA and COMAR as it pertains to children with disabilities, Birth – 21
• Skill in collecting, managing, and analyzing data and information
• Skill organizing and managing multiple tasks
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with internal and external stakeholders 
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing, through the presentation of concise yet comprehensive analyses and reports

If you are unable to apply online, paper applications can be obtained from the link below and be faxed to 410-333-8950 or mailed to MSDE Office of Human Resources, 200 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. If there is a supplemental questionnaire, this must be completed and sent in with your paper application. Postmarks will not be accepted.

Inquiries can be made to 410-767-0019, 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.