This posting creates a pool of candidates for future positions that may become available.

JOB SUMMARY
Provides leadership in the compliance of federally and state mandated Special Education procedures for students with disabilities. This includes organizing, chairing and regularly monitoring IEP team meetings, in servicing staff on compliance/legal issues involved in the IEP team process, reviewing staff generated documents (IEPs and assessments), assisting with case management and investigation of cases, as appropriate, and coordinating the provision of extended school year services. Bilingual and biliterate in targeted language may be required depending on assignment. Virtual experience may be required based on assignment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organizes, chairs and collects data on the Department’s compliance of the IEP team process/timelines.
• Supervises the Special Education Department in the selection and administration of assessment tools to evaluate students’ functional abilities / present levels of performance.
• Reviews and provides feedback on academic assessment reports drafted by staff.
• Facilitates IEP team meetings, including the active engagement of all members.
• Supports the development of IEPs through the review of IEP documents and academic assessment reports prior to sending the documents to the family.
• Supervises the maintenance of a school-based data base.
• Coordinates the Division of Special Education/MSDE’s compliance review activities, when appropriate, as part of a System Audit or School Instructional Review.
• Addresses the need for ESY regularly at IEP team meetings and coordinates implementation with the Division’s ESY office.
• Assists the Special Education Department Chairperson in the conveying of procedures, vision and priorities of the school community, Division of Special Education and AACPS.
• Assists with staff development for general educators to meet the needs of students with special needs.
• Provides technical assistance, parental outreach on the IEP team process/county special education procedures.
• Provides technical assistance and staff development on the Tienet program.
• Supports the identification of mastery objectives/baselines for students eligible for Alt-MSA.
• Collects pertinent documentation for students eligible for Alt-MSA.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Master's Degree in applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required.

Experience

• Three (3) years as a special educator and required;
• • If assigned to bilingual program, candidates are required to be bilingual and biliterate in targeted language. Otherwise, bilingual and biliterate in target language preferred. and required;
• If assigned to Virtual Academy, one (1) year of experience with virtual learning technology, remote instruction platforms, Learning Management Systems, and video conferencing tools is required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Demonstration of leadership qualities.
• Knowledge of the special education process and curricula of the schools in Anne Arundel County desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written form with professional colleagues, staff, students, parents and attorneys.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and communication with diverse populations.
• Job requires direct in-person provision of service, therefore punctual, regular and predictable attendance is essential.
• Ability to travel to/from Maryland Sites as necessary at the expense of the employee is required for in-person appearances at various intervals throughout the duration of the school year.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• Hold or be eligible for Special Education Certificate issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required; or
• Hold or be eligible for Educator Certification: Educator Certificate appropriate to the assigned teaching content area issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) preferred.

Driving Requirements

• N/A

LEADERSHIP ROLE

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