• Responsible for the continued improvements of nonpublic programs as guided by current research and development.
• Manages assigned unit to ensure that clear goals and improvement targets are developed and aligned to activities which support achieving those goals.
• Oversees the work to develop and align strategies for schools and staff to promote increased and improved student opportunities within non-public programs.
• Directs the activities related to the management of students placed in nonpublic settings, including the placement, case management and tuition reimbursement payments for City Schools students placed in nonpublic schools.
• Identifies instructional interventions to increase the academic achievement of students in Nonpublic
• Supports the development and implementation of systemic professional development for staff that support students with disabilities.
• Develops public/private partnerships with the state and nonpublic schools to govern appropriate student placement/program options.
• Provides technical assistance and support to City Schools' staff, parents, outside agencies and other school systems in matters related to assigned areas.
• Provides appropriate supervision, mentoring, and professional growth and development opportunities to assigned staff.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follow federal laws, state laws, school board policies and the professional standards.

• Master's degree in educational administration, special education or a related services area. Degree must be from an accredited college or institution.
• Valid Maryland State Department of Education Advanced Professional Certificate with an Administrator I endorsement and Generic Special Education or appropriate Related Services area.
• Five years of supervisory/administrative/management experience in special education, student services, or related field preferably in a large urban school district.
• Demonstrated experience with federal and state legislation and guidelines governing the education of students with disabilities and assessment process.
• Knowledge of the IEP process and all assessment tools including but not limited to PARCC, HSA, Alt-MSA and benchmarks for students with disabilities.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of district staff, community agencies, and federal, state and local officials.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to make effective presentations to diverse audiences.
• Interpersonal skills that ensure effective team building.
• Organizational, management, leadership and supervisory skills.
• Proficient in the knowledge and use of technical computer applications, including Microsoft Office.

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 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry or national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in its employment, programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, please contact Equal Opportunity Manager, Title IX Coordinator Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX Compliance Office 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.