• Conducts investigations and mediations with parents within the timelines as required by law.
• Represents the Office of Special Education in Due Process hearings with the Administrative Law Judge including conducting supporting activities in collaboration with the Legal Department, and following up on resulting corrective actions with school-based and district staff.
• Provides supervision and support to the Parent Response Unit to ensure that all parent complaints related to students with disabilities are investigated, tracked and resolved in a timely manner. Ensures all staff utilizes online tracking mechanisms to provide data and reporting to the district and MSDE.
• Provides supervision and support to the Partners for Success and Preschool Partners Unit to ensure timely dissemination of information to parents, timely response to questions, and maintain the operations of the Parent Center. Coordinates the development and delivery of training and workshops for parents on various special education related topics.
• Coordinates the implementation of a workgroup focused on the collaboration efforts between the Office of Special Education and the Early Learning Programs office to improve parent communications, alignment of initiatives and trainings.
• Provides consultation to district staff in interpreting guidelines and regulations related to IDEA, COMAR, parent rights and Due Process.
• Provides coaching and supports to Ed Specialists, and conduct goal setting and evaluation reviews.
• Collaborates with the office of Legal Counsel, Office of Special Education staff and school-based staff to ensure City Schools adhere to special education guideline for students with disabilities.
• Analyzes SEPRU data in order to assist in identifying and implementing appropriate supports and interventions necessary to provide provision of services to meet the needs of parents and students with disabilities.
• Performs all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies, federal and state regulations, School Board policies, and the professional standards.

• Master's degree in education or related field. Degree must be conferred from an accredited college or institution.
• Valid Maryland State Department of Education Advanced Professional Certificate with Administrator I endorsement in appropriate subject area. Applicants applying from outside of Maryland should possess equivalent teaching and professional certifications.
• Five years of successful teaching in special education and/or related services experience.
• Extensive/demonstrated knowledge of legal mandates and requirements governing education and special education requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including negotiating skills.
• Excellent time management and organization skills.
• Effective and demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.
• Experience in utilizing data to track and manage processes and to make effective decisions.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office computer applications.

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
• Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
• Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
• All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
• All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application

Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

• Baltimore City Public Schools ("City Schools") does not discriminate in its employment, programs, and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, family structure, ability (cognitive, social/emotional, and physical), veteran status, genetic information, age, immigration or citizenship status, socioeconomic status, language, or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations. Discrimination undermines our community's long-standing efforts to create, foster, and promote equity and inclusion for all. Some examples of discrimination include acts of hate, violence, harassment, bullying, or retaliation. For more information, see City Schools' City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups.

For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, please contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Manager, 200 E. North Avenue, Room 208, Baltimore, MD 21202; 410-396-8542 (phone); 410-396-2955 (fax).

This position is affiliated with the Public School Administrators and Supervisors (PSASA) bargaining union.

This position is affiliated with the State Retirement Plan.