Educational Associate 12 month - Nonpublic

• Chair all IEP team meetings in the nonpublic schools for students living in Baltimore City and Out of County placements.
• Monitors the implementation of special education and related services of students on caseload.
• Writes quality IEPs based on federal, state and the City Schools quality IEP standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge of identifying and applying definitions to disabilities.
• Provides professional development to nonpublic schools' staff to ensure rigorous instruction and increased student achievement.
• Provides IEP process management for assigned caseload for students with disabilities including:
  
  
  
  • Requests necessary student information and develops students IEP folders as required by COMAR (13A.05.01 & .02) and City Schools' regulations for caseload.
  • Reviews and monitors assessments for compliance with COMAR (13A.05.01 &.02) and consults with appropriate discipline.
  • Reviews and prepares files of caseload for meetings as appropriate.
  • Inputs, monitors and maintains special education data for students on caseload.
  • Submits Third Party Billing information for case management.
  • Ensures that parents are informed of Procedural Safeguards for caseload.
  • Refer students who need a parent surrogate to the Office of Partners for Success.
  • Reviews information of all incoming students with disabilities including returned mail to ensure timely implementation of the student's IEP.
  • Submit documentation to Coordinator for caseload management.
  • Review and submit monthly attendance for all students on caseload to ensure adherence to compulsory attendance regulations.
  • Complete and submit applications for Individual Placement Request to MSDE for funding for all students on caseload.
  • Prepare and review Annual Program Cost Sheets for submission to MSDE for all students on caseload.
  • Prepare and review Nonpublic Tuition Assistance Program Applications for submission to MSDE for all students on caseload.
  • Liaison with outside agencies as required providing appropriate services and placements for students.
  
  
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies and the professional standards.

• Master's Degree in education or closely related field. Degree in education, social work, psychology or related field. Degree must be from an accredited college or institution.
• Valid Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Standard Professional Certificate and appropriate professional licensure. Non-Maryland applicants should possess equivalent teaching/professional certification or licensure.
• Three years successful teaching, related services, clinical services, or related professional experience in K-12 education. Specific experience participating in IEP teams or related management responsibility preferred.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local mandates as related to the IEP team process.
• Knowledge of curriculum and instructional strategies.
• Ability to identify and apply definitions to disabilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
• Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
• Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
• All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
• All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application

Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

Baltimore City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry or national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in its employment, programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, please contact Equal Opportunity Manager, Title IX Coordinator Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX Compliance Office 200 E. North Avenue, Room 208 Baltimore, MD 21202; 410-396-8542 (phone); 410-396-2955 (fax).

This position is affiliated with the Baltimore Teachers Union (BTU) bargaining union.

This position is affiliated with the State Retirement Plan.