Special Education Chief of Special Education Grants

Salary Range: $89,913 – $145,151

*State Salary Guidelines apply for current State employees.

 STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

200 West Baltimore Street 

Baltimore, MD 21201

This position will provide general supervision and oversight to fiscal grant specialists in their fiscal and programmatic support of and technical assistance to Local Education Agencies (LEAs), public agencies (PAs), Non-Profit Organizations and Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) in the administration of the IDEA Part B grants; implementation of Federal and State assurances, administrative and audit requirements supporting public agency efforts to improve school and student performance with an emphasis on narrowing the access, opportunity, and achievement gaps for students with disabilities; development of procedural guidance publications, and statewide technical assistance to LEAs. In addition, the position will serve as the programmatic and fiscal lead for the ongoing oversight of the mandatory 15 percent set aside of IDEA, Part B 611 and 619 funds to provide comprehensive coordinated early intervening services (CCEIS) to address factors contributing to a local determination of significant disproportionality. (See 34 CFR §300.646 (c) and (d).)

• Supports RMMB personnel in the implementation of the Division’s RMMB Standard Operating Procedures including the use of the grants database, NOGA system, and related reporting processes to ensure accurate programmatic and financial reporting.
• Serves as the fiscal lead for the ongoing oversight of the mandatory 15 percent set aside of IDEA, Part B 611 and 619 funds to provide comprehensive coordinated early intervening services.
• Conducts and manages all aspects of on-site sub-recipient monitoring/desk reviews of LEAs, PAs, Non-LEAs, and IHEs consistent with COMAR, IDEA, Edgar, and applicable OMB guidance.
• Prepares proposals to the Branch Chief and Assistant State Superintendent for initial development and/or revision to IDEA Part B LAFF, Part C CLIG and Discretionary Grant Proposals or Applications.
• Collaborates with the MSDE Office of Grants Administration to develop, release, and market MSDE Part B formula and non-formula grants. 
• Facilitates job-embedded professional learning to Division personnel for the effective and accurate development, implementation, and evaluation of programmatic and fiscal grant management and support to grantees.

EXPERIENCE: Four years of administrative or teaching experience in or affiliated with special education or early intervention, or fiscal management of federal grants. Experience coordinating or administering programs related to services for individuals with disabilities and their families is preferred.

Notes: 

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree or the equivalent of 36 credit hours of post baccalaureate course work in Education or a related area for the two years of required experience directly related to the position option.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to the position option for three years 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 compliance and fiscal management of federal grant awards; skill in collecting and managing data and information
• Skill in maintaining effective working relationships
• 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 training, 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.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.