Educational Associate 12 mth - Discipline

• Participates in the design and implementation of plans for monitoring special education compliance with legal mandates related to the discipline of students with disabilities at the system and school levels.
• Collaborates and liaisons with other District Offices and staff (such as the Office of Climate and Suspension, IEP Development team, and the FBA/BIP team) to ensure City Schools policies and procedures align with legal mandates related to the discipline of students with disabilities.
• In collaboration with the IEP Development team and the FBA/BIP team, provides support to schools in addressing the needs of students with disabilities exhibiting behavioral issues in a manner that increases compliance with legal mandates related to the discipline of students with disabilities
• Schedules activities for gathering and preparing information needed for school-based monitoring and support visits related to the discipline of students with disabilities
• Conducts on-site monitoring visits and follow up visits to identified schools to determine levels of compliance with legal mandates related to the discipline of students with disabilities
• Prepares and submits appropriate written reports of monitoring and supportive activities conducted.
• Monitors school based and systemic compliance with legal mandates related to the disciplinary removal of students with disabilities that exceeds ten (10) cumulative days in a school year.
• Provides technical assistance and support to City Schools' staff regarding the interpretation of and adherence to special education compliance standards related to addressing behavior and the discipline of students with disabilities.
• Provides support to other District Office and school-based staff in addressing FAPE issues related to the discipline of students with disabilities discovered during investigation and/or monitoring actives which may include support and training for school-based IEP teams in conducting IEP meetings to determine the impact of the violation and appropriate compensatory services to redress the violation.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies and the professional standards.

• Master's degree in education, or a related field. Degree must be from an accredited college or institution.
• Valid Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Advanced Professional Certificate.
• Five years of successful experience in an applicable discipline.
• Documented experience with federal and state legislation and guidelines governing the IEP process.
• Documented experience and participation in the IEP Process.
• Knowledge of legal mandates governing education.
• Knowledge and experience with mandates governing the discipline of students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of evidenced based behavioral interventions and practices used for students.
• Ability to interpret special education laws to determine compliance standards.
• Ability to develop and provide effective staff development activities for adult learners.
• Ability to compile and interpret data reports.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to complete assignments accurately and within specified timelines.
• Proficient in the knowledge and use of technical computer applications for word processing and data management.

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.

For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, please contact Equal Opportunity Manager, Title IX Coordinator Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX Compliance Office 200 E. North Avenue, Room 208 Baltimore, MD 21202; 410-396-8542 (phone); 410-396-2955 (fax).

This position is affiliated with the Baltimore Teachers Union (BTU) bargaining union.

This position is affiliated with the State Retirement Plan.