Baltimore City Public Schools
Manager - Special Education
Baltimore City Public Schools, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Overview
Under the direction of the Executive Director of Special Education for Baltimore City Public Schools (City Schools), the Manager is responsible for monitoring and managing the day-to-day operations for students with disabilities as outlined in federal/state regulations. The Manager represents the Executive Director of Special Education and provides leadership and direction for special projects in special education that may have an operational or organizational impact. The Manager provides direction and insight by participating in the development of policy, organizational, and financial analyses. The Manager ensures effective liaison, appropriate confidentiality, and coordination with all academic and non-academic departments on matters relating to special education and related services administration, management, operations, and strategic planning that support a culture of rigorous learning with increased outcomes for all students, rooted in the mission to eliminate disparities in achievement and to ensure college and career readiness for all students.
Essential Functions
Collaborates and works cross-functionally with central office departments (academic and non-academic) on initiatives that 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, guidance documents and telework schedules.
Reviews and prepares executive summaries of department reports, memoranda, guidance documents; and strategic plans.
Responds to inquiries about problems, issues, program status, or activities and provide 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.
Leads the project management of audits.
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 that relate to students with disabilities.
Assists with planning, organizing, and directing policy and organizational analysis on issues and concerns that may impact City Schools' operations.
Assists in the development and implementation of MSDE plans, Special Education Staffing 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 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.
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.
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 professional standards.
Salary
Maximum Salary 161531.00
Minimum Salary 90850.00
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in education, business, management, public administration, or related field. The 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 communication skills including the ability to make effective presentations to diverse audiences.
Interpersonal skills that ensure effective team building.
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.
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 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 purposes.
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; and federal, state, and local officials.
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.
Details
Full time or Part time: Full time
Additional Details
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 affiliated with the City Union of Baltimore (CUB) bargaining union.
Union/Retirement and Salary
This position is affiliated with the City Retirement Plan. In accordance with Maryland law, City School is required to share the position salary ranges in its entirety. The hiring range for this position is $90,850 - $119,435.
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Under the direction of the Executive Director of Special Education for Baltimore City Public Schools (City Schools), the Manager is responsible for monitoring and managing the day-to-day operations for students with disabilities as outlined in federal/state regulations. The Manager represents the Executive Director of Special Education and provides leadership and direction for special projects in special education that may have an operational or organizational impact. The Manager provides direction and insight by participating in the development of policy, organizational, and financial analyses. The Manager ensures effective liaison, appropriate confidentiality, and coordination with all academic and non-academic departments on matters relating to special education and related services administration, management, operations, and strategic planning that support a culture of rigorous learning with increased outcomes for all students, rooted in the mission to eliminate disparities in achievement and to ensure college and career readiness for all students.
Essential Functions
Collaborates and works cross-functionally with central office departments (academic and non-academic) on initiatives that 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, guidance documents and telework schedules.
Reviews and prepares executive summaries of department reports, memoranda, guidance documents; and strategic plans.
Responds to inquiries about problems, issues, program status, or activities and provide 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.
Leads the project management of audits.
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 that relate to students with disabilities.
Assists with planning, organizing, and directing policy and organizational analysis on issues and concerns that may impact City Schools' operations.
Assists in the development and implementation of MSDE plans, Special Education Staffing 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 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.
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.
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 professional standards.
Salary
Maximum Salary 161531.00
Minimum Salary 90850.00
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in education, business, management, public administration, or related field. The 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 communication skills including the ability to make effective presentations to diverse audiences.
Interpersonal skills that ensure effective team building.
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.
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 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 purposes.
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; and federal, state, and local officials.
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.
Details
Full time or Part time: Full time
Additional Details
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 affiliated with the City Union of Baltimore (CUB) bargaining union.
Union/Retirement and Salary
This position is affiliated with the City Retirement Plan. In accordance with Maryland law, City School is required to share the position salary ranges in its entirety. The hiring range for this position is $90,850 - $119,435.
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