Special Education Early Childhood Performance Specialist
Education Program Specialist I
Recruitment #21-005055-0035
Department | MSDE - Division of Spec Educ/Early Intervent Svcs |
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Date Opened | 12/17/2021 11:59:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 9/9/2022 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
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.
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.
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 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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
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, Early Childhood Special Education Performance Specialist #085084 (JobAps # 21-005055-0035). 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
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
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.