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.

State Salary Grade 21

• State Salary Guidelines apply for current State employees

Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building

The purpose of the Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Specialist is to provide programmatic support and technical assistance to local Infants and Toddlers Programs (LITPs), local education agencies (LEAs), and community and school-based public and private early childhood programs for the implementation of a birth through five seamless, comprehensive system of coordinated services for children with disabilities, ages birth through five, and their families, under IDEA, Part C and IDEA Part B, Section 619. Responsibilities include the development of resources and the provision of technical assistance and support on evidence-based and promising early intervention and early childhood (ages 3 through Kindergarten) instructional practices, the provision of services in natural and least restrictive environments, measurement approaches to ongoing monitoring of child progress, and data analysis for local program improvement in order to narrow the school readiness performance gap for young children with disabilities.

• Identifying, designing and conducting technical assistance activities, including resources development, on evidence-based practices, models and approaches;

• Designing and coordinating the implementation and evaluation of resources supporting access to and participation in natural and least restrictive environments;

• Developing and coordinating professional development on data analysis for local birth through five program improvement planning;

• Providing professional development and technical assistance to LITPs and LEAs on the implementation of the Child Outcomes Summary (COS) process and the Comprehensive Assessment System;

• Collaborating with the Division of Early Childhood Development on professional development targeting improved school readiness performance results for children with disabilities;

• Developing technical assistance bulletins, Q & A documents, and other program implementation guidance identified through consultation with the Branch and Section Chief.

• Monitoring the programmatic components of assigned grants for which the Early Education Section, Programmatic Support and Technical Assistance Branch, has sole or shared responsibility;

• Evaluating the effect of grant activities on the implementing and sustaining a statewide seamless birth through five comprehensive system of coordinated services for children and families.

• Reviewing, monitoring, and providing technical assistance to local Infants and Toddlers Program administrators in the development of training plans, outlines, and agendas for the awarding of Suitable Qualification contact hours and issuance of MITP training verification forms;

• Monitoring and maintaining documentation that personnel providing early intervention services meet appropriate personnel standards requirements through the review and verification of Suitable Qualifications Application Forms and training documents submitted by local Infants and Toddlers Programs.

EDUCATION : A Master’s Degree or equivalent 36 post baccalaureate credit hours of course work in Education, Special Education or a related field.

Applicants must consent to State and FBI (CJIS) background check as a routine procedure for all employees.

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. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified. The resulting list of qualified candidates will be in effect for at least one year.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

It is preferred that applicants complete the MD State Government online application for employment -AND- submit their professional resume. The application and resume must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position. If the applicant is unable to apply online, paper applications can be obtained from the link below and be faxed to 410-333-8950 or 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, submitted to the fax number, or mailed to the address listed.

Inquiries can be made to 410-767-0019, 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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