Staff Specialist - Administrative Services

• Directs oversight of the billing process within the Office of Administrative Services, especially with regards to non-public tuition and associated charges.
• Works closely with the Finance Office to manage, track, and report expenditures for special education purchase orders including contracts and grants.
• Prepares monthly reports to keep the Coordinator apprised of the Office's current and projected needs based on trend data and billing to date.
• Cooperates with team members to make recommendations and offer strategies for efficient use of district funds through regular review of central office and school historical data.
• Monitors and processes all expenses related to non-public schools and conduct related projections and analysis.
• Collaborates with the Non-Public Office staff to corroborate invoice accuracy and ensure delivery of services.
• Visits schools as needed to verify service delivery and student placement.
• Develops and maintain an effective rapport with special education services vendors, meeting with them as necessary.
• Works with MSDE to complete all necessary reporting and audits.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school boards policies and the professional standards.

• Bachelor's degree required from an accredited college or institution.
• Two years of experience related to program or financial management.
• Additional education may be substituted on a year for year basis for the experience requirement.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and report on complex topics.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school staff, faculty, and students.

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 the Equal Employment Opportunity Manager, 200 E. North Avenue, Room 208, Baltimore, MD 21202; 410-396-8542 (phone); 410-396-2955 (fax).

This position is affiliated with the Paraprofessionals and School Related Personnel (PSRP) bargaining unit.

This position is affiliated with the City Retirement Plan.