Staff Specialist - Related Services

• Assists in designing and implementing a plan for monitoring compliance with established standards at the system, area, and school levels.
• Manages data and assists in analyzing and reporting compliance data and outcomes.
• Supports related services leadership ability to lead extended project teams.
• Works with related services leadership to complete all necessary reporting and audits.
• Represents the Office of Special Education on inter and intra component workgroups.
• Drives the documentation for projects, ensuring the accuracy and quality of regulatory data.
• Prepares and submits appropriate written reports of missing services documentation to the Director and Coordinators of Related Services.
• Assists in systems investigations as required.
• Implements the prevention plan process to include: receiving, processing, tracking, and monitoring Prevention Plans to ensure efficient assignment and implementation of IEP services, to prevent service disruption for service areas which include: physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, psychology, social work services, audiology, and counseling services.
• Monitors, reviews, synthesize, and analyze data files related to Prevention Plan activities and other documentation/data types, as assigned.
• Develops and prepares reports and monthly statistics as requested by the Director and/or Coordinator of Relator Services.
• Reviews related service provider logs and Third Party Billing documentation to ensure compliance; completes monthly data cleansing reports prior to billing submission to ensure compliance.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies and the professional standards.

• Bachelor's Degree in special education, education, statistics, information technology or a related field. Degree must be from an accredited college or institution.
• Five years of professional experience preferably in an educational setting or business setting.
• Knowledge of electronic data management, tracking, and reporting systems.
• Proficient in the use of technical computer applications and relational databases including the use of MDOIEP, Microsoft Office and the ability to create Excel databases and generate reports/tables/charts.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet project deliverables and function effectively in a deadline driven environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Customer Focus - Commits to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders; acts with stakeholders in mind; values importance of providing high-quality customer service.
• Interpersonal Skills - Builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact to diffuse tense situations; can put others at ease and disarm hostility.
• Managing Relationships - Responds and relates well to people in all positions; is seen as a team player and is cooperative; looks for common ground and solves problems for the good of all.
• Functional/Technical Skills - Possesses required functional and technical knowledge and skill to accomplish job tasks at a high level; demonstrates active interest and ability to enhance and apply new functional 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 ("City Schools") does not discriminate in its employment, programs, and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, family structure, ability (cognitive, social/emotional, and physical), veteran status, genetic information, age, immigration or citizenship status, socioeconomic status, language, or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations. Discrimination undermines our community's long-standing efforts to create, foster, and promote equity and inclusion for all. Some examples of discrimination include acts of hate, violence, harassment, bullying, or retaliation. For more information, see City Schools' non-discrimination statemen City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups.

For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, please contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Manager, 200 E. North Avenue, Room 208, Baltimore, MD 21202; 410-396-8542 (phone); 410-396-2955 (fax).

This position is affiliated with the Paraprofessionals and School Related Personnel (PSRP) bargaining unit.

This position is affiliated with the City Retirement Plan.