Educational Associate 12 mth - 504

• Provides technical assistance to schools, parents, and administrators with implementation of student 504 plans, documentation and compliance issues or meetings.
• Develops and implements system wide professional development and support school teams in the implementation of 504 practices and systems.
• Supports the creation and continued enhancement of tools, guidance, resources, and supplementary materials necessary to effectively communicate and implement Section 504.
• Monitors the accuracy and timeliness of 504 student information using City School's student information system (Infinite Campus).
• Provides support services to administrators, school staffs, and central office personnel for the implementation of 504 student plans.
• Provides technical assistance to ensure that complaints regarding evaluations, identification, disciplinary actions, or placement of a student with disabilities under Section 504 are resolved.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal and state laws, school board policies and the professional standards.

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, education, social work, student personnel services, psychology, law, or other related field; Master's Degree preferred. Degree must be from an accredited college or institution.
• Valid MSDE Standard Professional Certificate in appropriate subject area.
• Three years of teaching and/or student support programs, demonstrating proven strategies and results with implementing student interventions; special education experience preferred.
• knowledge of classroom structures, operations and strategies that will support students of varying abilities.
• Knowledge and experience with general behavior, instructional management, and/or curriculum design.
• Understanding of the implication of disabilities or impairments for educational setting and instruction.
• Documented experience in implementing 504 plans.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of district staff, community agencies, and federal, state and local officials.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to make effective presentations to diverse audiences.
• Interpersonal skills that ensure effective team building.
• Organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to make effective, professional presentations and trainings.
• Proficient in the knowledge and use of technical computer applications, including Microsoft Office.

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 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry or national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in its employment, programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. 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.