EDUCATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST I

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Nancy S. Grasmick Building
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

This is a contractual position responsible for providing in-depth review and analysis of nonpublic special education school budgets, providing technical assistance to local school systems and State agencies in maintaining compliance and providing community-based and nonpublic special education and support services for students with disabilities.

Performs reviews and analysis of proposed budgets submitted by in-state and out-of-state nonpublic special education providers.  Provides technical assistance in the oversight of Public/Private Partnerships developed between local school systems and nonpublic special education schools.  Provides support to local school systems, State agencies and nonpublic service providers regarding fiscal issues related to nonpublic special education programs. Facilitates annual in-service training meetings for nonpublic service providers and local school systems on the nonpublic tuition assistance process.  Prepares and provides written responses and other communications to inquiries from the general public, parents, educators and other interested parties concerning policy, procedures and/or regulations related to the nonpublic tuition assistance process.

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

Experience: Four years of professional administrative or teaching experience in an education program.  Two years of the required experience must be in coordinating or administering education programs for a program serving individuals with disabilities.  Experience in reviewing budget development and analysis is desired.

Note:  Two additional years of experience may substitute for the Master’s Degree.

Knowledge of trends, regulations, policies, and issues governing programs for students with disabilities; knowledge of financial issues and budget analysis of educational programs; knowledge of implementing, monitoring, and program evaluation; knowledge of the nonpublic tuition assistance process; skill in maintaining effective working relationships; ability to interpret and apply laws and regulations governing nonpublic 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, through the presentation of concise yet comprehensive training, analyses and reports.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFITS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. If the online application process is not available, please send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to:

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 recruitments only. 

If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the Maryland Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. 

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay 

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. 

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.