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State of Maryland · 2 weeks ago

Special Education Monitoring Specialist Education Program Specialist I

Maryland, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$92K/yr - $143K/yr

4+ years exp

The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system. They are seeking a Special Education Monitoring Specialist to implement the Birth – 21 Accountability to Improve Performance system, ensuring compliance with federal regulations for children with disabilities.

Government Administration

No H1B

Responsibilities

Conducts on-site monitoring activities that determine the Local Infants and Toddlers Program (LITP), Local Education Agency (LEA) and Public Agency (PA) compliance with the IDEA and COMAR as it pertains to children with disabilities, Birth – 21

Engages in desk audits of local infants and toddlers programs, local education agencies, and public agencies data

Reviews local infants and toddlers programs, local education agencies, and public agencies documents for sufficiency to determine compliance with the IDEA and COMAR as each pertains to infants, toddlers, young children, and youth with disabilities and their families

Collects and reviews data to select those State and federal requirements requiring verification of compliance in LITPs, LEAs, and PAs

Assists the LITPs, LEAs, and PAs in developing processes that ensure compliance and supports improved results for children with disabilities, Birth – 21

Reviews LITPs, LEAs, and PAs documents for sufficiency to determine compliance with the IDEA and COMAR as each pertain to infants, toddlers, young children, and youth with disabilities and their families

Qualification

Special Education KnowledgeEarly Intervention ProgramsData Analysis SkillsEducation Program MonitoringCompliance with IDEACommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

A Master's Degree or equivalent 36 post baccalaureate credit hours of course work in Education, Special Education or a related field

Four (4) years of professional administrative experience in or affiliated with special education or early intervention program

Applicants must consent to State and FBI (CJIS) background check as a routine procedure for all employees

Preferred

One year of experience in education program monitoring

Knowledge of trends, regulations, policies, and issues governing early intervention and special education programs

Knowledge of programs that address Local Infants and Toddlers Program (LITP), Local Education Agency (LEA) and Public Agency (PA) compliance with the IDEA and COMAR as it pertains to children with disabilities, Birth – 21

Skill in collecting, managing, and analyzing data and information

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 analyses and reports