Supervisor of Special Education Research and Data

State of Maryland•Baltimore City, MD

1d•$97,972 - $152,528

About The Position

The main purpose of the position is to serve as the Section Chief for Research and Data in the Accountability and Data Branch. This position coordinates and directs research/data-informing activities, including data collection, analyses, and reporting for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B and Part C, as well as providing qualitative and quantitative data analyses to be used for programmatic improvement, professional development, and measuring the results of the Division's Strategic Plan. This position is also responsible for assisting in the dissemination of research findings through presentations, publications, and reports at the federal, State and local levels, as well as for providing technical support to the Division and locals (local school systems and public agencies), early intervention and special education leadership-Birth through age 21 system in the analysis and interpretation of data.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in education or a related area from an accredited college or university.
Four years of administrative experience in, or affiliated with, an education program, including two years of experience in coordinating or administering an education program involving education data research or data analysis.
One year of experience in Special Education data analysis.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing professional staff and external teams in satisfying timelines, deadlines, analyzing complex program issues, recommending solutions, and maintaining effective working relationships.
Experience working with special education accountability programs, data collection systems, data manipulation.
Experience with using SAS, Stata, and/or SPSS.
Experience in data management/analysis and in creating data collection systems.
Experience writing computer programs to organize and clean data in order to create valid analysis datasets
Experience interpreting/summarizing research findings and providing technical guidance.
Experience with analyzing complex program issues and recommending solutions.

Responsibilities

Develops, coordinates, and oversees statewide data collection, analysis, and reporting activities for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C and Part B to support federal reporting requirements, inform policy and programmatic improvement, guide professional learning, and evaluate outcomes for children and students with disabilities.
Directs and coordinates statewide research, data collection, analysis, and reporting activities related to IDEA Part B and Part C programs serving children and youth with disabilities from birth through age 21.
Oversees the collection, management, analysis, and reporting of statewide data, including data from the Online IFSP Database System, IEP systems, and other State data sources used to monitor program performance and inform decision-making.
Leads the development, coordination, and submission of required federal reports and improvement plans.
Provides quantitative and qualitative data analyses to support programmatic improvement, professional development initiatives, policy development, and evaluation of progress toward the Division’s Strategic Plan.
Provides technical assistance and support to Division leadership, local school systems, and public agencies in the analysis, interpretation, and use of data to improve outcomes for children and youth with disabilities.
Monitors national, State, and local research and policy developments related to early intervention, special education, and data-driven program improvement, and incorporates findings into program planning and policy development.
Supervises Education Program Specialists and data managers, including coordinating staff assignments, providing guidance and oversight, and ensuring the effective completion of research, data, and reporting activities.
Coordinates staff efforts across research, data, and reporting functions and collaborates with the Director for Accountability and Data and other Division leadership to ensure alignment with strategic priorities.