EDUCATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST I

State Salary Grade 21

Annual Salary Range: $60,543 - $88,424

Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building

200 West Baltimore Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

This is a contractual position responsible for the programmatic and fiscal review of the Medicaid reimbursement process for Local School Systems, Local Infant & Toddlers Programs, and nonpublic schools.  The position ensures compliance with MD Department of Health, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, School-based Early & Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment regulations, Medicaid related special education policies/procedures, and Memorandum of Understanding agreements with MSDE.  This position supports the Provider Interagency Medicaid Monitoring process of providers for Maryland’s 1915 © Home and Community Based Autism Waiver.

Conducts school-based monitoring of the provision of Medicaid services for children with disabilities by approved billing agencies.  Coordinates monitoring schedule, selects monitoring sample, prepares monitoring tools, analyzes data, determines provider compliance, develops written monitoring/data reports, issues notice of corrective actions, and provides technical assistance.  Reviews self-monitoring process conducted by billing agencies to incorporate findings into annual monitoring report.  Delivers assistance/support to the Provider Interagency Medicaid Monitoring team to determine Autism Waiver provider agencies compliance with applicable State & Federal regulations.

EDUCATION:  A Master’s Degree or equivalent 36 post baccalaureate credit hours in Education, Public Health, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.  

EXPERIENCE:  Four (4) years of professional experience in training or technical assistance that must include administrative and/or supervisory experience, or administration of a public health or special education program or a program serving individuals with disabilities; experience with Medicaid services for children and school-based health services is desirable.

NOTE:  Two additional years of experience as defined may substitute for the Master’s Degree.

Knowledge of trends, regulations, policies, and issues affecting school based Medicaid services, Autism Waivers and the implementation of a Quality Assurance Plan; skill in implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs; ability to interpret and apply laws and regulations governing special education programs; ability to manage multiple tasks; ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships; ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.

Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and travel throughout the state are required. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.

For immediate consideration please submit your application by December 22, 2017 – Open until filled.

To apply for this position online go to MSDE Jobs on JobAps (or complete an MSDE Application on marylandpublicschools.org). On-line applications (and resumes) are the preferred method for receiving your application/attachments.  Using this method will allow applicants to access their documents for future recruitments for which they apply and verify that the appropriate documents (resume-credentials) have been attached to the recruitment that requires them. Applicants must include their resume and provide sufficient information on the application to document that they satisfy the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Please do not put "See Resume" in the job duties section of your application; your application will not be considered.

If you utilize fax or regular mail as the option to submit required attachments, you will need to resubmit these documents each time you apply for a new position that requires the attachments.  Additionally, you must include the following information on each page of the attachment you submit in order to ensure that we append the attachments to the correct recruitment: First and Last Name, Recruitment Number, and the last 4 digits of your SS# and indicate application for  - Education Program Specialist I, Medicaid Monitoring Specialist CTR# 216135 - (JobAps #17-005055-0026). Mailing Address: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Human Resources, 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland  21201. Fax: 410-333-8950 – This fax number is for Department of Education recruitment actions only.

If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850. For inquiries or an MSDE Application, contact 410-767-0019 or TTY/TDD 410-333-3045 or visit our website at http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.