EDUCATION PROGRAM SUPERVISOR

State Salary Grade 22

Annual Salary Range:  $64,608 - $94,335

Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building

200 W. Baltimore Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

This is a supervisory position responsible for providing oversight and supervision to the Nonpublic Tuition Assistance Program’s collaborative efforts with State agencies, local interagency committees and (LSS) local school systems.

Provides daily oversight and supervision of the Nonpublic Tuition Assistance Program responsible  for the student nonpublic tuition assistance application program, data systems and rate setting for the special education nonpublic schools; facilitates in service training meetings for special education nonpublic schools and local school systems participating  in the nonpublic tuition assistance program; performs in depth review and analysis of proposed budgets submitted by  in-state and out-of-state nonpublic special education providers; recommends approval or application modifications as needed; represents the Division on all nonpublic related committees including the Tuition Assistance Program Cost Work Group; prepares and provides written responses and other communication to inquiries from the general public, parents, educators, public agencies and other stakeholders concerning Departmental policies, procedures and/or regulations related to the nonpublic tuition assistance program; provides technical assistance to Local Coordinating Teams and Local Management Boards as outlined in the regulations.

EDUCATION:  A Master’s Degree or equivalent 36 credit hours of post-baccalaureate course work in Education, Special Education, Education Policy or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE:  Five (5) years of administrative or affiliated experience working with, special education programs or service delivery.  Professional experience interpreting, implementing and communicating education policies and procedures and supervision of professional staff are desirable.

NOTES: Two additional years of extensive experience directly related to the position may be substituted for a Master’s Degree.

Knowledge of special education laws regulations, policies, programs and issues; knowledge of Nonpublic Tuition Assistance Programs; knowledge of  application processes, data systems and rate setting for special education nonpublic schools; skill in responding effectively to problems and inquiries from school personnel and concerned stakeholders; skill interpreting and applying laws and regulations governing special education programs; ability to manage multiple tasks; ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with Local School Systems and Nonpublic schools;  ability to clearly communicate  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 materials by: October 6, 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 Supervisor, Nonpublic Special Education #087624 - JobAps #17-005057-0004. 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