What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist, Transition, Special Education position at Baltimore County Public Schools?
- Supervises Post Secondary Functional Learning Support (PSFLS) programs and staff to include transition facilitators, teachers, paraeducators, and additional assistants.
- Collaborates with stakeholders to provide transition planning services from school to post-secondary opportunities in an educational or work setting for middle and high school students with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
- Participates with IEP/transition teams in the development/review of transition plans, outcomes, services, and linkages to adult service agencies.
- Serves as a resource for transition teams, Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) personnel, coordinators of community services, Division of Rehabilitative Services (DORS) counselors, teachers, BCPS school staff, MANSEF staff and other stakeholders.
- Assists schools with maintaining compliance with all postsecondary transition mandates including MSDE State Performance Plan Indicator 13.
- Provides transition information and technical assistance to teachers, IEP team members, parents, students and other interested parties in a variety of formats.
- Assists with student career interests, skills, and knowledge by providing training, coaching and feedback related to postsecondary transition planning for case managers, teachers, department chair, IEP chairs, parents, school counselors and career and technology education teachers.
- Arrange tours related to career interests or agency opportunities; arrange for speakers from adult agencies to visit schools or present to parents
- Provides professional development to school based staff, IEP teams, parents, and community members on transition topics.
- Assist School to Career teachers with students with IEPs by providing resources and consultative services on work accommodations.
- Develops collaborative relationships with external partners and exchanges information to benefit students with IEPs in a seamless transition from school to post-secondary opportunities in the world or work, education, and training.
- Provides linkages to appropriate agencies by obtaining parent permission to release records with applications for services.
- Designs, distributes, compiles, copies and disseminates forms to collect data related to the progress of student work based learning experiences, and preparation for transition to postsecondary options.
- Supports planning and implementation of transition forums/fairs for parents and student’s county wide with agency representatives attending.
- Participates in outside agency committees as needed to enhance postsecondary transition knowledge of ever changing policies and procedures.
- Completes and submits monthly and quarterly reports pertaining to enclave and work based learning.
- Provide postsecondary training presentations to school staff, parents, and students as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in special education or a related field.
- Five years’ teaching experience with progressively responsible leadership experience.
- Possession of a Maryland Educator Advanced Professional Certificate in an area appropriate to the assignment with an Administrator I endorsement.
- Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Educator Advanced Professional License in an area appropriate to the assignment and Administrator I Licensure.
- Thorough knowledge of inclusive educational practices, IDEA guidelines, IEP development, LRE (Least Restrictive Environment), and compliance with federal and state mandates including knowledge of transition service requirements and labor laws.
- Demonstration of outstanding oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstration of expertise and experience in assessment/data analysis and instruction ages three through post-secondary.
- Demonstration of strong human relations, communication, IEP team facilitation and organizational skills.
- Demonstration of strong computer/technology skills.
- Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with the Baltimore County Public Schools, and a separate completed application must be submitted for each position and location in which you are interested.
- Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors.. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc will not be accepted.
- Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
- Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.
- All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
- Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
- If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
- Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via escript/clearinghouse from your university.
- Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
- All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting.
- Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.
JobID: 21993
Position Type:
LEAD - CENTRAL OFFICE PROFESSIONAL (Certificated)/SPECIALIST (C35300)
LEAD - CENTRAL OFFICE PROFESSIONAL (Certificated)/SPECIALIST (C35300)
Date Posted:
1/27/2025
1/27/2025
Location:
JEFFERSON BUILDING (099901)
JEFFERSON BUILDING (099901)
Closing Date:
02/02/2025
BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL02/02/2025
JOB TITLE: Specialist, Transition, Special Education
TITLE CODE: C35300
SCHEDULE: Full Time
REPORTS TO: Coordinator, Special Education
DEFINITION: Plans, coordinates, supervises, trains, and participates in the provision of transition services to middle schools, high schools, and post-secondary students with disabilities. Ensures that all initiatives support the system-wide goals.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training, and Experience:
Licenses and Certificates:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
The work of this class is generally performed in schools, office environments and in the community. Work requires the ability to travel to schools, community providers, and transition events.
Requires attendance at after-school and evening meetings and events. Requires attendance at staff developments.
GRADE: Grade 8 on the BCPS CASE 12-month pay scale
SALARY: $89,731 - $135,964
Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at https://www.bcps.org/fiscalservices/payroll.
RETIREMENT: Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System.
BENEFITS: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holiday’s, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.
Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at
https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement
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Non-Discrimination Statement
The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9600 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 118, Baltimore, MD 21220 (443-809-4360).
Contact Information
Susan B. Stansbury
Director, Staffing
6901 Charles Street, E Building
Towson, Maryland 21204
Phone: 443-809-7874
Fax: 410-296-0568
Email: sstansbury@bcps.org
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Salary : $89,731 - $135,964