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EDUCATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST I

Special Education Program Grants Liaison

Recruitment #16-005055-0002

Introduction

GRADE

21

LOCATION OF POSITION

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

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to support local school system (LSSs), public agencies (PAs) and institutions of higher education (IHEs) in the decision making process of the application of funds (Local Applications for Federal Funds (LAFF), American Recovery and Consolidated Local Implementation Grant (CLIG)), including amendments, progress reports, carryover requests, and special requests for federal discretionary funds for special education initiatives and objectives in order to facilitate the MSDE Division of Special Education and Early Intervention Services' (DSE/EIS) overarching mission of narrowing the gap for students with disabilities.

POSITION DUTIES

Provide technical assistance to LSSs and public agencies in analyzing local and federal policies, procedures and practices related to Special Education Program grant funding for the implementation of services for students with disabilities in accordance with federal and State regulations. Works with LSSs, PAs and IHEs to ensure special education programmatic initiatives and objectives for which the grant was awarded are being met and are consistent with MSDE DSE/EIS overarching mission of narrowing the gap for students with disabilities. Monitor or conduct desk audits for verification to ensure grantee adherence to requirements. Prepare Notice of Grant Awards as requested. Maintain financial accountability data in Access database and compile Excel spreadsheets for assigned LSS, public agencies, and other agencies that are recipients of federal grant funds. Respond to questions regarding grant forms and allocations. Review and finalize Interim and Final Progress reports and grant monitoring activities. Produce financial grant accounting reports using the Financial Management Information System (FMIS) and/or MSDE Annual Financial Reporting (AFR) systems. Act as fiscal agent for the Children's Cabinet Interagency Collaboration fund.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of professional teaching or administrative experience in or affiliated with an education program.

Note: Two additional years of experience directly related to the position option may be substituted for the required Master’s Degree.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Fiscal and/or grants experience affiliated with special education programs is preferred.

SELECTION PROCESS

To apply for this position online go to MSDE Jobs on JobAps which is the preferred method for submitting 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, Special Education Program Grants Liaison # 040678,  JobAps # 16-005055-0002 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.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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 MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850. If you have questions about this recruitment, please call 410-767-0019.

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.

Applications should be received by February 12, 2016 – Open Until Filled.



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