Specialist For Assessment Of Students With Disabilities

Introduction
The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college and�career success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from our�divisions, we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs of�a diverse population - students, teachers, principals, and other educators�throughout Maryland.

GRADE

21

LOCATION OF POSITION

Nancy S. Grasmick Education
Building
200 West Baltimore Street�
Baltimore, MD 21201
Hybrid schedules available

POSITION DUTIES

The position is responsible for assisting in the facilitation and coordination of MSDE content and assessment staff, staff in the Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Service, and vendors under contract with Maryland to ensure appropriate and timely development and administration of Maryland state assessments in which students with disabilities participate. This includes assisting with the management and coordination of state testing in LEA 24 schools (non-public schools). This position is housed in the assessments office and will include work with all state assessments.
Responsibilities include:�

Participates on project teams for the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) to ensure timely identification and resolution of issues related to the assessment for the students with disabilities.�

Provides technical support and training relating to test accommodations and participation of students with disabilities in state testing programs.�

Provides expert review of items and assessment forms for adherence to accessibility guidelines.�

Collaborates with assessment vendors to assure the proper maintenance, viability, and functioning of technologies needed to develop and administer assessments for students requiring accommodations and/or accessibility features.�

Provide training to designated educational stakeholders at the local, state, and national levels.�

Compile, sort, and analyze student data using excel or other data processing platforms.�

Monitor compliance with ordering testing materials, teacher training, and student registration for state assessments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:�A Master's degree or the
equivalent of 36 credit hours of post-baccalaureate coursework from an accredited
college or university.
Experience:�Four years of professional administrative or teaching
experience in or affiliated with an education program, including one year of
experience coordinating, monitoring or administering Special Education
assessments. Experience with selecting, implementing, and monitoring
accommodations for students with disabilities.
Notes:�
1.Candidates may
substitute a Bachelor's degree and two additional years of experience directly
related to the position option for the required education.

2.Candidates may
substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree at an accredited college or
university in a field related to the position for one year of the required
experience.

3.The required field
of education and experience are unique for each option and are established by
MSDE in accordance with Education Article, Section 2-104 of the Annotated Code
of Maryland.� The specific education and
experience qualifications for each position are on record in the Office of Human
Resources.

4.Candidates may
substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned
officer in Education Program classifications or Education Program specialty
codes in the Education field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required
experience and education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be
given to applicants�who possess the following preferred
qualification(s).�Include clear and specific information on your
application regarding�your qualifications.

Experience in
providing technical assistance to various, diverse audiences.�

Knowledge of State and Federal laws,
regulations, policies and issues regarding Maryland assessments and students
with disabilities.�

Knowledge of�the Individual Education

Program (IEP) used to develop strategies for accommodations.�

Experience in providing technical guidance for
accommodations, accessibility, and special education as they relate to
instruction and testing for students with disabilities.�

Experience with a variety of special education
settings including non-public schools.�

Experience in managing and coordinating
projects and timelines with a variety of stakeholders.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants
must consent to a State Police Investigation (fingerprinting) as a routine
procedure for all employees with this Agency.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you
provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the
qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your
qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. The resulting list of
eligible candidates will be in effect for at least one year.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under
the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a
current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130
hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for
themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be
responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription
coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of
Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You
can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment
insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium
for these benefits.
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120
days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every
30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

It
is preferred that applicants complete the MD State Government
online�application for employment. The application must clearly
demonstrate that�the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the
position. If you are unable to apply online, paper applications can be
obtained�from the link below and mailed to MSDE Office�of Human
Resources, 200 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. If there�is a
supplemental questionnaire, this must be completed and sent in with�your
paper application, if you are unable to apply online.
All application materials must be received in
our office by the closing�date. Postmarks will not be accepted.
Applications must be complete to be�considered including all related job
duties, even if those are also listed�on an attached resume. Additional
required materials may be uploaded with the online application or mailed to
the�address listed.�
Inquiries can be made to 410-767-0012, TDD
410-333-3045. Appropriate�accommodations can be made for individuals with
disabilities.�
If you have difficulty with your user account or
have general questions�about this online application system, please
contact the MD Department of�Budget and Management, Recruitment and
Examination Division at�410-767-4850. TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay.�
Proof of eligibility to work is required in
compliance with the Immigration�Reform and Control Act. Any
misrepresentation of academic or experience�requirements for this position
may result in non-selection or termination�of employment.�
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is
committed to recruiting,�retaining, and promoting employees who are
reflective of the State's�diversity. People with disabilities and
bilingual candidates are encouraged�to apply.�
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