TEACHER LEAD; Special Education Specialist Lead

Introduction

Join Our Team:
Transform Lives as a Juvenile Services Educator. The Department of Juvenile Services is searching for a passionate and compassionate education professional to join our team. As an educator, you will play a pivotal role in transforming the lives of youth by providing them with the guidance, support, and education they need to overcome obstacles and unlock their full potential. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our youth and contributing to the betterment of our community.

This position offers the unique chance to transform lives while working in a supportive and mission-driven environment. Retired educators are highly encouraged to apply and bring their wealth of experience to this meaningful role. This recruitment will be used to fill a Teacher Lead (Special Education Specialist Lead) position located at the Department of Juvenile Services Headquarters. Candidates with Conditional, Standard Professional, Advanced Professional, Advanced Professional +30, or Advanced Professional +60 Certification in Secondary Education with Special Education endorsement are welcome to apply.

Candidates who do not have a current active Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) certification are required to complete and submit a certification application at Apply for Certification before applying to this recruitment. Incentive:
Locally employed educators may receive a leave balance transfer (subject to eligibility and verification of leave balance by the local employer). Join us in making a difference where it matters most. Apply today to be part of a dedicated team focused on empowering the next generation.

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- Juvenile Services Education Program 217

E. Redwood Street Baltimore, MD 21202

The Special Education Specialist Lead serves as the primary programmatic and operational support to the Special Education Director and functions as the second‑in‑command for special education services within the Juvenile Services Education Program (JSEP). This position provides leadership, technical expertise, and job‑embedded coaching to support consistent implementation, quality service delivery, and effective instructional practices for students with disabilities across secure and nontraditional educational settings.

The Specialist‑Lead supports system‑wide improvement by translating federal, state, and local special education requirements into clear, actionable practices and strengthening staff capacity through collaboration and interagency coordination.

• Education:
  
  Possession of appropriate educational credentials as determined by the Maryland State Board of Education.
• Experience:
  
  Two years of experience providing classroom instruction to students.

Must possess a MSDE Secondary Education Educator License with Special Education endorsement.

• Demonstrated experience leading special education compliance and regulatory alignment, including oversight of IEP development, procedural safeguards, audit readiness, corrective action planning, and participation in state monitoring or due process proceedings.
• Knowledge of Maryland COMAR 13A.05 and 13A.08 regulations is strongly preferred.
• Experience coaching educators and administrators in trauma‑informed, restorative, and data‑driven instructional practices, with the ability to integrate academic, behavioral, and transition planning systems, preferably within high‑need, alternative education, juvenile justice, detention, or residential treatment settings.

Teachers in State operated school programs are required to acquire and maintain certification to teach in the State of Maryland per Education Article, Section 6‑101 of the Annotated Code and Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) 13A.12.01.03B(2). Applicants recommended for appointment will be required to complete an Authorization and Verification of Credentials. Information on requirements for certification and procedures for application may be obtained from the Maryland State Board of Education, 200 W.

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