Consultant for Accountability to Improve Performance Monitoring Activities

The Maryland State Department of Education is seeking a consultant to assist with implementing effective monitoring activities for the Birth – 21 Accountability for Improved Performance system. The consultant will be responsible for collecting data, reviewing policies and procedures, and providing technical assistance and training to Local Infants and Toddlers Programs, Local Education Agencies, and Public Agencies. The consultant must have at least 5 years of experience in developing/monitoring high-quality Individualized Family Service Plans and/or Individualized Education Programs, a bachelor's degree in special education or a related area, and knowledge of accessible design and federal regulations related to monitoring. Some key responsibilities and tasks of the consultant include: • Collecting data from recorded reviews, interviews, observations, and other activities • Reviewing corresponding policies and procedures to determine compliance with federal and State requirements • Documenting trends, summarizing data, and providing initial analysis to support technical assistance and training • Using technical resources in the collection and analysis of data • Maintaining a monthly worklog of activities to be submitted to the Monitoring and Accountability Section with a monthly expense report and disbursement chart