Coordinator - Special Education Strategy

• Collaborates with staff from the multiple district offices to plan, develop, and implement professional learning related to specially designed instruction for school-based staff, parents, and district-level staff.
• Ensures the implementation of academic special education strategies is aligned with and operates within the confines of local, state, and federal policy requirements and regulations.
• Collects and analyzes student achievement data, including 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.
• Provides support to academic content teams in developing professional learning and resources for teachers aligned to specially designed instruction, inclusive practices, and research-based instructional strategies.
• Supervises a team of individuals to support the development and implementation of academic and professional learning and resources for various stakeholder groups, including school and district-based staff.
• Engages in strategic planning and support to school and district-based teams in meeting the needs of students with low and high-incidence disabilities.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies, and professional standards.
• Leads the strategic planning and oversight of grants associated with improvement strategies for students with disabilities.

• 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 Excel, Microsoft Office 365, and Google Suite

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 Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners Policies JBA (Nondiscrimination - Students), JBB (Sex-Based Discrimination - Students), JICK (Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation of Students), ACA (Nondiscrimination - Employees and Third Parties), ACB (Sexual Harassment - Employees and Third Parties), ACD (ADA Reasonable Accommodations), and ADA (Equity), and the accompanying City Schools Administrative Regulations. City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups. Link to Full Nondiscrimination Notice.

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.