Jobs at Howard County Public School System

Represents the Howard County Public School System in special education mediation, resolution sessions, due process hearings, and other administrative matters. Provides legal advice on IDEA, Section 504, ADA, IEP compliance, and education regulations; conducts legal research; drafts opinions, policies, briefs, and settlements; supports IEP teams; negotiates resolutions; and delivers professional development to school staff. May also handle student discipline, residency, and kindergarten admission matters.

Leads special education staffing, position management, budgets, grants, contracts, compliance, and operational systems for a public school district. Supervises budget, nonpublic services, and compliance teams; aligns resources with student needs; develops staffing plans; improves service delivery and operational efficiency; and supports strategic planning, accountability, and regulatory compliance.

Lead and coordinate the countywide Scholars Leadership Honors Program across 13 high schools. Provide advisor support, mentor student leadership teams, run professional learning for advisors, plan events and family engagement, collect and analyze scholar academic data, manage recruitment and evaluations, and collaborate with community partners and Delta Sigma Theta to support scholar academic, social-emotional, college and career readiness.

Provide full-time school nursing for special education students: perform assessments and complex nursing treatments (medications, suctioning, tube feedings, oxygen), emergency care, medication administration, documentation, care coordination, IEP/team participation, home visits as needed, liaise with families and staff, maintain licensure and certifications, and ensure health and safety during school and transportation.