Manager - Special Education

• Collaborates and works cross-functionally with central office departments (academic and non-academic) on initiatives which build support systems that support a culture of rigorous learning with increased outcomes for all students.
• Coordinates and manages office administrative tasks including correspondence, leave request department calendars, newsletters and guidance documents.
• Reviews and prepares executive summaries of department reports, memoranda, guidance documents; and strategic plans.
• Assists with the preparation and monitoring of grants and budgets at both the district and school level.
• Responds to inquiries about problems, issues, program status, or activities and provides reports to the Executive Director for Special Education.
• Participates in the planning of administrative, staff development meetings, and departmental meetings.
• Collaborates, monitors and implements procedures for the distribution and use of funds allocated to implement special education, alternative option programs and services.
• Provides advice and assistance in the daily management oversight for the departments within Special Education.
• Drafts correspondence, executive summaries, and documents presented on behalf of the Executive Director for Special Education to the Board of School Commissioners, CEO, CAO, senior management, and outside interest groups.
• Responds to information requests from City Schools' office departments, individual schools, and the public on matters relating to programs, and/or needs.
• Reviews management policies and procedures and prepares reports and memoranda documents applicable to academic and non-academic services and programs they relate to students with disabilities.
• Assists with planning, organizing and directing policy and organizational analysis on issues and concerns which may impact City Schools' operations.
• Assists in the development and implementation of MSDE plans, City Schools Master Plan and other strategic program initiatives.
• Represents the Executive Director of Special Education at various meetings and conferences as required.
• Consults, advises, and may provide leadership on behalf of the Executive Director of Special Education to academic programs and/or initiatives being proposed by academic and non- academic departments.
• Coordinates involvement in community activities including advisory councils and planning committees.
• Meets with and may address a variety of groups, including employees, school administrators, public and private agencies, and community organizations on behalf of the Executive Director for Special Education.
• Supports director and coordinator level staff with effective project management.
• Keeps abreast of current district, state, and federal policy and/or legislation as it relates to teaching and learning; provides relevant recommendations and/or feedback on policy updates.
• Manages strategic hiring process for the Office of Special Education; supports the school based hiring of key district managed positions.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies and the professional standards.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Meets established goals and objectives for allocated projects within designated timeframes.
• Provides professional and courteous service to all City Schools' customers to include employees, administrators, public and private agencies and community organizations.

• Bachelor's degree in education, business, management, public administration or related field. Degree must be from an accredited college or institution.
• Three years of administration experience in education or related field (special education preferred)
• Exceptional verbal and written communications skills including the ability to make effective presentations to diverse audiences.
• Interpersonal skills that ensure effective teambuilding.
• Strong organizational, management and leadership skills.
• Ability to work with all levels of management to facilitate change, implement strategy and accomplish objectives.
• Ability to work effectively in a high pressure, deadline regulated atmosphere.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Proficient in the use of technical computer applications including Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and excel.
• Ability to facilitate positive communication and coordination of program activities amongst a variety of stakeholder groups.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and make programmatic recommendations and/or decisions aligned to best practices and district priorities.
• Ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations and written work products.
• Ability to provide specific feedback on work products of various content and purpose.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, high pressure atmosphere in which there are multiple short and long term tasks.
• Ability to think strategically and manage programs and partnerships.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including staff and partners, community and business agencies; federal, state and local officials.

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 not affiliated with any bargaining unit.

This position is affiliated with the City Retirement Plan