Coordinator - Low Incidence Supports

• Manage and monitor the dissemination of technical assistance and guidance materials to ensure consistent implementation of policies and regulations by all school employees including teachers, related service providers and administrators as it relates to students with IEPs.
• Works collaboratively with the Coordinator-Special Education Academic Supports to provide technical support to schools in the development, implementation and monitoring of high-quality instruction based on standards-based IEPs.
• Develops and delivers professional development that provides school staff with the knowledge and skills needed to ensure students with disabilities received appropriate supports and services.
• Analyze data and monitors students' progress and the development and implementation of quality standards-based IEPs.
• Consults with IEP Teams and area-based staff and assists in curriculum development and implementation.
• Conducts school visits and monitors support visits of Low Incidence staff.
• Prepares and submits appropriate written reports of monitoring and supportive activities conducted.
• Provides knowledge of content, curriculum, assessment, and instructional strategies to accelerate learning for students pursuing certificate of completion and/or a diploma track.
• Monitors the use of assistive technology in the learning environment to support with disabilities
• Serves as a liaison between Maryland State Department of Education and City Schools.
• Serves as a liaison between schools, parents and community stakeholders.
• Provides consultation and professional development in behavior management techniques.
• 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.
• Utilizes resources appropriately to complete work in the most efficient manner; proactively communicates the status of work; participates and contributes fully as a team member; and exercises sound judgment and decision-making skills to resolve sensitive matters.
• Collaborates with various offices and school-based staff to plan, manage and execute the implementation of behavioral and social/emotional strategies
• Maintains confidential and sensitive information.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies, administrative regulations, and the professional standards.

• Unless expressly stated otherwise with respect to the qualifications indicated in the position description, City Schools reserves the right to consider other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position.
• Ability to interact with diverse constituencies and convey complicated information with tact and diplomacy.
• Proficient skill in the use of technical computer applications, including electronic databases, case management systems, and Microsoft Office, including Excel and Power Point.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Skill in research, presenting, and explaining policies and procedures, assembling data, preparing complex reports, and formulating and presenting recommendations.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with school system employees and managers at all levels, as well as government agencies and community stakeholders.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize changing assignments, and organize busy workload, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure, while exercising excellent attention to detail.

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 Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners Policies JBA (Nondiscrimination - Students), JBB (Sex-Based Discrimination - Students), JICK (Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation of Students), ACA (Nondiscrimination - Employees and Third Parties), ACB (Sexual Harassment - Employees and Third Parties), ACD (ADA Reasonable Accommodations), and ADA (Equity), and the accompanying City Schools Administrative Regulations. City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups. Link to Full Nondiscrimination Notice.

The above is intended to describe the essential content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements related to the essential functions of the position.

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.