Job title: Inclusive Workforce Development Coordinator (Contractual) Company: Baltimore County Public Schools Job description: DEFINITION: Coordinates the design and implementation of an inclusive workforce development program. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Conducting a landscape analysis of current needs and readiness for implementation of a grow-you-own model for advancing students with diverse development into employment opportunities within Baltimore County Public Schools. Define qualitative and quantitative methodologies for sampling requisite pilot programs - both by school catchment and targeted employment sectors Develop Standard Operating Protocols - inclusive of scheduling and release time, student credit, requisite supervision and mentorship, required training, and targeted student profile, all in consideration of governing policy and regulations Utilizing ecological systems theories, define dimensional supports and considerations for both students and employers in consideration of successful implementation. This includes defining physical, social-emotional, and cognitive needs, adaptations, and supports of both student apprentice, mentor, and organization, and identification of wrap-around services and broader supports necessary and available to assist all parties. Create and deliver training, and utilizing principles of Design Thinking, engage in a continuous quality improvement cycle to iterate the implementation model. Develop all evaluation methodologies for measurement of success and efficacy, and present a report of findings and recommendations, including cost-modeling, for future enhancement and scale. Establish project plan and serve as project director, facilitating communication with all participants, engage in constituency building through meetings, presentations, and information sharing to facilitate stakeholder buy-in, and guide all associated parties, both direct and indirect reports, toward successful project implementation. Define implementation validity and monitor for reliability of implementation by all parties, such as job coaches, transition coordinators, and site-based mentors/supervisors. Conduct a normative analysis of implications for implementing grow-your-own model with regard to post-secondary benefits and requirements for students with disabilities, inclusive of meeting with DORS, DDA, and review of SSI qualifications. Serve as point of escalation and information for project related needs in order to provide timely and organized updates and points for decisions to BCPS leadership. Knowledge of the principles and practices of special education and transition. Knowledge of quantitative and qualitive research methods. Skill in writing reports and analyzing data. Knowledge of effective differentiated instruction, specialized instructional materials, appropriate supplementary aids and modifications. Skill in classroom behavior management. Skill in communicating with students, their parents, administrators, office leaders, and others. Knowledge of and skill in the use of database, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications. Knowledge of and skill in the use of technology and equipment to supplement instruction. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Training: Doctorate in Education/Special Education required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Extensive experience in inter-agency collaboration. PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work of this position is generally sedentary and performed in an office environment. Requires the use of personal computers, printers, and related office equipment. May involve occasional travel to offices and schools throughout Baltimore County. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS: Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) is committed to providing the highest quality education to BCPS students and staff while ensuring the health and safety of its students, employees, customers, clients, contractors, interns, and other visitors. BCPS strongly encourages all persons to be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. Information about accessing COVID-19 vaccines and boosters can be found at . Detailed information about BCPS' COVID-19 mitigation plan and requirements can be found at RATE OF PAY: $150.00 per hour (contractual) Application Instructions Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below. Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Each time an applicant applies to a job with BCPS, the application must be resubmitted. If an applicant started an application with BCPS in the past and at a later date decides to apply for additional positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to review the entire application and ensure that all data is up to date (for example, the applicant may need to add additional schooling or certifications, an additional work experience, or provide updated references). The applicant must remember to review the entire application each time for accuracy and submit each time for a new or different vacancy. 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. Applicants should notify their reference proactively to inform them they will receive a form via email through a MAILBOT email address from Baltimore County Public Schools. Applicants should also inform their reference(s) of the job they are applying to. 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 (State of Maryland, Senate Bill 315, effective October 1, 1986) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $106.00. 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. 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, 9610 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 219, Baltimore, Maryland 21220 (443-809-4360). Contact Information Office of Temporary Services 6901 Charles Street, E Building Towson, Maryland 21204 Phone: 443-809-8952 Powered by Aspex Solutions - AppliTrack, Applicant Tracking for Educators. Online Job Employment Applications, Web Based Employment Applications for School Districts and Educational Institutions - You can also view at www.k12jobspot.com. K12JobSpot is a site that has thousands of teaching jobs - all from AppliTrack school districts. Expected salary: Location: USA Apply for the job now!