Supervisor, Related Services

Position Type:
LEAD - CENTRAL OFFICE PROFESSIONAL (Certificated)/SUPERVISOR (C33400)

Date Posted:
3/11/2025

Location:
JEFFERSON BUILDING (099901)

Closing Date:
03/16/2025BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL

JOB TITLE: Supervisor, Related Services

TITLE CODE: C33400

SCHEDULE: Full Time

REPORTS TO: Coordinator, Related Services

DEFINITION: Leads the implementation of related support services in alignment with the strategic goals of Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) and the Department of Special Education/Office of Related Services (RS). Ensures compliance with federal, state, local and system regulations & requirements. Serves as a related services content expert and provides support for elementary, middle, and high school-based services. Uses data, evidence-based practice, and the principles of interprofessional collaborative practice to ensure equitable services for students in the Least Restrictive Environment and to narrow the achievement gap.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provides feedback to the executive director of special education to identify trends which may warrant the development or shifts in service delivery for related services.
• Coordinates and monitors the implementation of operating and grant budgets to ensure the efficient and effective use of resources supporting delivery of related services in BCPS.
• Collaborates with school staff, leadership teams and central office staff to collect, analyze and summarize school data used to monitor and evaluate the effective implementation of special education related services and supports school and system wide.
• Collaborates with central offices and school leadership teams to plan and conduct professional development based on program monitoring and effectiveness data and alignment to overall school and system improvement.
• Manages school based related and other support services such as audiology, art & music therapy, assistive technology, occupational therapy, orientation & mobility, physical therapy, sign language interpreting, speech-language therapy, teachers of the deaf/hard of hearing, and teachers of the visually impaired in compliance with federal, state, local and system regulations, and requirements.
• Collaborates with the Coordinator and staff in the Department of Special Education as well as personnel from other offices to coordinate and provide evidence based professional learning/training.
• Supervises identified related services Team Leaders and provides content expertise for the appraisal process for school-based providers in collaboration with school administrators.
• Assists the Coordinator with management of grants and purchase of and management of equipment and supplies.
• Collaborates with Human Resources and approved vendors to recruit, interview, allocate and assign Related Service providers.
• Collaborates with the Department of Employee Training & Development to manage student internships and train related services providers working with interns.
• Participates in system and state committee meetings.
• Assists with data collection, analyses regarding the provision of related services, and related audits.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in a related services field.
• Five years of progressively responsible leadership/management experience in a related area.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of a Maryland Educator Advanced Professional Certificate in an area appropriate to the assignment with an Administrator I endorsement.

OR

• Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Educator Advanced Professional License in an area appropriate to the assignment and Administrator I Licensure.

• Speech-language pathologist, audiologist, occupational therapist, and physical therapist candidates must possess or be eligible for a Maryland Department of Health license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of compliance with federal and state mandates.
• Knowledge of support services and training for school staff, state legislation for students with disabilities, and services to students with hearing, vision, physical, speech-language, cognitive, emotional, and learning disabilities.
• Demonstration of outstanding oral and written communications skills.
• Demonstration of strong leadership, communication, and human relations skills.
• Possession of technology competency (e.g., database, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications); skill and experience in data analysis and application.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The work of this class is generally performed both in school and office environments. Travel to schools throughout Baltimore County is required. Work includes the operation of office equipment, computers, and assistive technology devices. Limited physical activities may be required.

GRADE: Grade 10 on the BCPS CASE 12-month pay scale

SALARY: $100,798 - $152,731

Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at https://www.bcps.org/fiscalservices/payroll.

RETIREMENT: Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System.

BENEFITS: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holiday's, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.

Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at
https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required
Application Instructions
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with the Baltimore County Public Schools, and a separate completed application must be submitted for each position and location in which you are interested.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors.. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc will not be accepted.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
• Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via escript/clearinghouse from your university.
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting.
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board's nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9600 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 118, Baltimore, MD 21220 (443-809-4360).

Contact Information

Susan B. Stansbury
Director, Staffing
6901 Charles Street, E Building
Towson, Maryland 21204
Phone: 443-809-7874
Fax: 410-296-0568
Email: sstansbury@bcps.org