Coordinator - Special Education Strategy

• Defines the strategic approach for aligning local, state, federal, and funds in support of district and academic office specific initiatives.
• Provides direction and leadership to project plan and map out strategic development of the special education priorities.
• Collaborates with staff from the multiple district offices to plan, develop, and implement professional learning for school-based staff, parents and district level staff related to specially designed instruction.
• Ensures the implementation of special education strategy aligned with and operated within the confines of local, state, and federal policy requirements and regulations.
• Recommends enhancements and/or changes to programs and services to facilitate ongoing improvements in operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collects and analyzes racial disproportionality special education data to inform professional learning opportunities for school-based and central office staff.
• Provides equitable strategies to strengthen and shape outcomes for students with disabilities
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follow federal laws, state laws, school boards policies and the professional standards.

• Master's degree in special education, education. Degree must be from an accredited college or institution.
• Maryland State Department of Education Advanced Professional Certificate in Special Education or related field (additional content area certification highly preferred).
• Five years of successful experience working as a within a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Experience in conducting professional staff development activities.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and local special education mandates.
• Knowledge of organizational and operating procedures including the decision-making process, program planning, improvement strategies, and compliance.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Interpersonal skills that ensure effective team-building.
• Data analysis, problem analysis and quality decision making skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

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' 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 Public School Administrators and Supervisors (PSASA) bargaining union.

This position is affiliated with the State Retirement Plan.