Educational Evaluator

Prefer Full time, but will consider candidates interested in part-time hours. Looking for an experienced and certified Special Educator to support inpatient, Specialized Transitions Program, and/or medical clinics

• Reviews the patient’s educational history, current academic aptitudes and abilities, interests, and physical skills, and relates these factors to current educational potential. As part of the interdisciplinary team, contributes meaningfully to a treatment plan based on the results of the evaluation and goals of the patient, payor, and/or family. Recommends appropriate educational placement.
• When applicable, formulates written documents of assessment findings which delineate the child’s learning strengths and weaknesses and which document interdisciplinary recommendations for educational management and/or placement. Prepares, maintains, and transmits accurate client transition and programmatic follow-through. Serves as a consultant to the academic discharge environment where appropriate.
• Refers patients to Hospital Instruction as appropriate.
• Confers with parents regarding evaluation findings and recommendations for remediation and placement.
• Formulates written reports containing a summary of the student/patient’s skills, needs, and patient-specific recommendations for educational management.
• Acts as a liaison between the Kennedy Krieger Institute treatment team and the Local Educational Agency. Participates in school meetings, provides clear and organized discharge recommendations, and ensures student needs are accurately communicated to the educational team. Collaborates to secure appropriate resources and supports the development of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan. Assists in obtaining required documentation to facilitate proper educational placement.
• Identifies discharge resources and appropriate client placement. Provides necessary strategies and training to ensure smooth and productive client transition and programmatic follow-through. Serves as a consultant to the academic discharge environment where appropriate.
• Provide in-service instruction to schools and community agencies as a public service.
• Attends and participates in interdisciplinary team meetings (e.g., Steerings and Rounds) related to assigned patients.
• Participates in research activities as necessary.
• Participates in follow-up procedures such as outpatient consultations and phone follow-up.
• Participates in regular interdisciplinary team activities including in-service training, management meetings, and program development committees as appropriate.
• Participates as a member of Outpatient Clinics, as assigned. Conducts and documents brief academic/school history review with patient/family, consults with interdisciplinary team and provides detailed, patient specific recommendations for each assigned patient. Conducts follow up activities with school/patient to assist with recommendation implementation.

Maryland Teaching Certification in Special Education required.

Master’s Degree in Special Education is required.

Minimum of two years in teaching and one year of experience in a clinical setting with developmentally disabled children is required.