Educational Associate/12 month - Instructional Technology (Special Education)

• Serves as an expert in the field of instructional technology.
• Partners with City Schools departments to ensure digital tools are accessible for all students.
• Manages special education instructional technology projects by providing necessary research, documentation, tools and training to attain desired project outcomes within time and budgetary constraints.
• Provides on-site assistance to school and district staff in the operation and integration of technology to support students with disabilities.
• Conducts research concerning developments in the field of instructional technology and other related topics as assigned and disseminates information and recommendations as appropriate.
• Supports the development and delivery of professional learning focused on instructional technology to provide access to quality instruction for special education students.
• Supports the management of technology platforms for the Office of Special Education.
• Develops and maintains productive relationships with third party vendors.
• Works collaboratively with staff in the Office of Special Education and all other offices supporting special education instructional technology.
• Maintains a proficient technical knowledge of Baltimore City Public Schools applications and processes.
• Utilizes resources appropriately to complete work in the most efficient manner; proactively communicates the status of work; participates and contributes fully as a team member; and exercises sound judgment and decision-making skills to resolve sensitive matters.
• Maintains confidential and sensitive information.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies, administrative regulations, and the professional standards.

• Unless expressly stated otherwise with respect to the qualifications indicated in the position description, City Schools reserves the right to consider other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position.
• Bachelor's degree in Education or a closely related field and four years directly related experience. Degree must be from an accredited college or institution.
• Three years teaching experience, preferably with students with special needs.
• Valid Maryland State Department of Education Standard Professional Certificate.
• Knowledge of federal and state legislation and guidelines governing the education of students with disabilities.
• Ability to interact with diverse constituencies and convey complicated information with tact and diplomacy.
• Proficient skill in the use of technical computer applications, including electronic databases, case management systems, Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Skill in research, presenting, and explaining policies and procedures, assembling data, preparing complex reports, and formulating and presenting recommendations.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with school system employees and managers at all levels, as well as government agencies and community stakeholders.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize changing assignments, and organize busy workload, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure, while exercising excellent attention to detail.

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.

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

This position is affiliated with the State Retirement Plan.

Please be advised that the salary range listed in this job posting represents the total salary range applicable to this position and does not reflect the hiring range for external candidates. The hiring range is defined as follows: $72,984 - $126,508. It is important to note that this hiring range may not be applicable to internal candidates.