Aug 21, 2024
IEP FACILITATOR Part-Time/SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER (Grades 1-8) Part-Time
- TrulyHired
- Prince Frederick, MD, USA
Full-time
Teaching
Job Description
Job Description
NOTICE OF VACANCY
August 20, 2024
POSITION: IEP FACILITATOR Part-Time
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER (Grades 1-8) Part-Time
LOCATION: IEP Facilitator - SMS/Special Education Teacher - MES
POSITION SUMMARY - IEP Facilitator: This position provides leadership in the compliance of federally and state mandated Special Education procedures for students with disabilities within assigned building(s). This includes organizing, and facilitating IEP Team meetings, regularly monitoring IEP files, providing professional development to general and special education staff on compliance/legal issues related to the IEP process, assisting with case management, and gathering information/data for investigation of cases and complaints as appropriate. Provides the Department of Special Education with requested information and data for assigned school(s). This position requires regular and ongoing collaboration with the special education school-based administrator(s) at assigned schools.
POSITION SUMMARY - Special Education Teacher (Grades 1-8): Under direction of the school principal, and the supervisor of special education, plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students. May provide services to students in various settings in the school environment which may include general education, self-contained special education, and regional programs. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of individuals to ensure student success. Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff, and community. Develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education and/or Supervisor of Special Education & School Principal
IEP Facilitator - EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
At the time of application, the candidate must have:
Master's degree or equivalent. Certified in special education or related field as defined by MSDE requirements. Minimum of three years experience teaching special education.
Special Education Teacher - KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS: (These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions.) At the time of application, the candidate must have:
Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication. Working knowledge of current classroom technology. Knowledge of disabilities and appropriate strategies/activities for working with students with disabilities. Knowledge of and ability to administer and/or interpret educational assessment instruments/results. Knowledge of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process. Ability to write appropriate IEPs. Knowledge of the general education curriculum and the Maryland College and Career Ready Standards. Demonstrated interpersonal skills when working with diverse groups (parents, other professionals, students, teachers, administrators, community agency representatives.) Ability to interpret data to adjust instruction, write appropriate goals and objectives and/or communicate appropriate progress. Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to the responsibilities listed below. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.
IEP Facilitator - KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS: (These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions.) At the time of application, the candidate must have:
Develops schedule of IEP meetings for assigned school(s). Organizes and manages the IEP process, ensuring adherence to all regulations and procedures. Facilitates IEP team meetings, including the active engagement of all members. Reviews individual student records for completion and accuracy prior to an IEP meeting. Provides ongoing feedback to the Director of Special Education in regard to the effectiveness of the IEP facilitator program. Demonstrates leadership qualities. Knowledge and expertise in regard to the IEP process. Knowledge of Maryland College and Career Ready Standards. Knowledge and experience administering and interpreting informal and formal assessment tools. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written form with professional colleagues, staff, students, parents, and advocates. Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations. Demonstrated proficiency with technology, including Microsoft Office; proficiency with Maryland Online IEP preferred. Attends monthly IEP chairperson trainings and other special education professional development as mandated by the Special Education Department. Coordinates for assigned schools, CCPS Department of Special Education/MSDE's compliance review activities as part of the Comprehensive Monitoring process. Submits ESY paperwork to the Department of Special Education and assists with the coordination of services for students at assigned school(s). Collaborates regularly with the special education school-based administrator and staff in regard to IEP team meetings and Special Education procedures and processes. Assists the special education school-based administrator with conveying procedures, vision and priorities of the school community, the Department of Special Education and CCPS. Provides technical assistance to staff and parents as appropriate on the IEP process and CCPS procedures. Advises Principal and Director of Special Education when issues of non-compliance are encountered. Provides technical assistance and professional development on the Maryland Online IEP program. Thinks, concentrates, and interacts positively with others. Comes to work promptly every day. Works flexible hours, as necessary. Works under stress and meets all deadlines. Travels from school to school, as necessary.
Special Education Teacher - ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DUTIES:
Plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students. Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes/progress. Writes appropriate IEPs and completes paperwork related to the IEP process in a timely manner. Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff, and community. Develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and the emotional development of children. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence. Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities. Maintains regular, on-time attendance. Serves on special committees. Thinks, concentrates, and interacts with others. Works flexible hours, as necessary. Works under stress and meets all deadlines.
OTHER JOB DUTIES: (Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.) Performs related work as required or assigned by the Principal or the Director of Special Education.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Position requires significant periods of sedentary work using a computer, monitor, and mouse and will also include periods of standing and walking in a typical school environment. Requires moderate physical effort, including lifting and carrying objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds. Work may require physical as well as psychological confrontations with aggressive students. Special Education teachers assigned to programs serving students with physical disabilities may be required to lift or assist with lifting students at various times during the instructional day. Special Education teachers assigned to programs serving students with aggressive behaviors will be required to maintain non-violent crisis intervention certification and may be required to use non-violent crisis intervention.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten (10) month position and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience applied to the current Calvert County Public Schools' salary schedule for teachers. If selected for this position, the candidate must enroll in direct deposit.
FLSA STATUS: Exempt.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION: Immediate vacancy
APPLICATION PROCEURE:
State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements.
House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Statement
Pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland - House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention, all applicants are required to report all former employment where direct contact with minors may have occurred. The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers, and all former employers not school related. Applicants should also include contact information for organizations where the applicant has volunteered, coached, mentored, tutored, or otherwise had direct contact with minors.
Nondiscrimination Statement
Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin, familial status, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or genetic information or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov/ or call 1-800-421-3481.
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Anti-sexual, Anti-racial and Anti-disability Harassment Statement
Discrimination can manifest itself in behaviors such as bullying, harassment, or intimidation of individuals.
Calvert County Public Schools does not tolerate any form of harassment including, but not limited to, sexual, racial, or disability. Any individual (student, employee, or community member) who believes that he or she has been subjected to any form of harassment is encouraged to report the allegation of harassment.
Students, parents, and community members may report allegations of harassment to:
Ms. Cecelia Lewis
Director of Student Services
Calvert County Public Schools
1305 Dares Beach Road
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Employees may report allegations of harassment to:
Mr. Zachary Seawell
Director of Human Resources
Calvert County Public Schools
1305 Dares Beach Road
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Calvert County Public Schools is committed to conducting a prompt investigation for any allegation of harassment. If harassment has occurred, the individual will be disciplined promptly. Disciplinary actions for students found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or expulsion. Disciplinary actions for employees found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or termination.
Calvert County Public Schools encourages all students, parents, employees, and community members to work together to prevent any form of harassment.
For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov/ or call 1-800-421-3481.
NOTICE OF VACANCY
August 20, 2024
POSITION: IEP FACILITATOR Part-Time
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER (Grades 1-8) Part-Time
LOCATION: IEP Facilitator - SMS/Special Education Teacher - MES
POSITION SUMMARY - IEP Facilitator: This position provides leadership in the compliance of federally and state mandated Special Education procedures for students with disabilities within assigned building(s). This includes organizing, and facilitating IEP Team meetings, regularly monitoring IEP files, providing professional development to general and special education staff on compliance/legal issues related to the IEP process, assisting with case management, and gathering information/data for investigation of cases and complaints as appropriate. Provides the Department of Special Education with requested information and data for assigned school(s). This position requires regular and ongoing collaboration with the special education school-based administrator(s) at assigned schools.
POSITION SUMMARY - Special Education Teacher (Grades 1-8): Under direction of the school principal, and the supervisor of special education, plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students. May provide services to students in various settings in the school environment which may include general education, self-contained special education, and regional programs. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of individuals to ensure student success. Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff, and community. Develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education and/or Supervisor of Special Education & School Principal
IEP Facilitator - EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
At the time of application, the candidate must have:
Master's degree or equivalent. Certified in special education or related field as defined by MSDE requirements. Minimum of three years experience teaching special education.
Special Education Teacher - KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS: (These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions.) At the time of application, the candidate must have:
Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication. Working knowledge of current classroom technology. Knowledge of disabilities and appropriate strategies/activities for working with students with disabilities. Knowledge of and ability to administer and/or interpret educational assessment instruments/results. Knowledge of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process. Ability to write appropriate IEPs. Knowledge of the general education curriculum and the Maryland College and Career Ready Standards. Demonstrated interpersonal skills when working with diverse groups (parents, other professionals, students, teachers, administrators, community agency representatives.) Ability to interpret data to adjust instruction, write appropriate goals and objectives and/or communicate appropriate progress. Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to the responsibilities listed below. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.
IEP Facilitator - KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS: (These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions.) At the time of application, the candidate must have:
Develops schedule of IEP meetings for assigned school(s). Organizes and manages the IEP process, ensuring adherence to all regulations and procedures. Facilitates IEP team meetings, including the active engagement of all members. Reviews individual student records for completion and accuracy prior to an IEP meeting. Provides ongoing feedback to the Director of Special Education in regard to the effectiveness of the IEP facilitator program. Demonstrates leadership qualities. Knowledge and expertise in regard to the IEP process. Knowledge of Maryland College and Career Ready Standards. Knowledge and experience administering and interpreting informal and formal assessment tools. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written form with professional colleagues, staff, students, parents, and advocates. Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations. Demonstrated proficiency with technology, including Microsoft Office; proficiency with Maryland Online IEP preferred. Attends monthly IEP chairperson trainings and other special education professional development as mandated by the Special Education Department. Coordinates for assigned schools, CCPS Department of Special Education/MSDE's compliance review activities as part of the Comprehensive Monitoring process. Submits ESY paperwork to the Department of Special Education and assists with the coordination of services for students at assigned school(s). Collaborates regularly with the special education school-based administrator and staff in regard to IEP team meetings and Special Education procedures and processes. Assists the special education school-based administrator with conveying procedures, vision and priorities of the school community, the Department of Special Education and CCPS. Provides technical assistance to staff and parents as appropriate on the IEP process and CCPS procedures. Advises Principal and Director of Special Education when issues of non-compliance are encountered. Provides technical assistance and professional development on the Maryland Online IEP program. Thinks, concentrates, and interacts positively with others. Comes to work promptly every day. Works flexible hours, as necessary. Works under stress and meets all deadlines. Travels from school to school, as necessary.
Special Education Teacher - ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DUTIES:
Plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students. Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes/progress. Writes appropriate IEPs and completes paperwork related to the IEP process in a timely manner. Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff, and community. Develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and the emotional development of children. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence. Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities. Maintains regular, on-time attendance. Serves on special committees. Thinks, concentrates, and interacts with others. Works flexible hours, as necessary. Works under stress and meets all deadlines.
OTHER JOB DUTIES: (Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.) Performs related work as required or assigned by the Principal or the Director of Special Education.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Position requires significant periods of sedentary work using a computer, monitor, and mouse and will also include periods of standing and walking in a typical school environment. Requires moderate physical effort, including lifting and carrying objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds. Work may require physical as well as psychological confrontations with aggressive students. Special Education teachers assigned to programs serving students with physical disabilities may be required to lift or assist with lifting students at various times during the instructional day. Special Education teachers assigned to programs serving students with aggressive behaviors will be required to maintain non-violent crisis intervention certification and may be required to use non-violent crisis intervention.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten (10) month position and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience applied to the current Calvert County Public Schools' salary schedule for teachers. If selected for this position, the candidate must enroll in direct deposit.
FLSA STATUS: Exempt.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION: Immediate vacancy
APPLICATION PROCEURE:
- Option 1: Current Calvert County Public Schools employees need to submit interest via Frontline Applicant Tracking on the CCPS website.
- Option 2: Interested candidates who are not currently employed by Calvert County Public Schools, including current substitutes, must submit a completed application thru the online Applicant Tracking system, including a minimum of three references with their e-mail addresses via our website.
State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements.
House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Statement
Pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland - House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention, all applicants are required to report all former employment where direct contact with minors may have occurred. The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers, and all former employers not school related. Applicants should also include contact information for organizations where the applicant has volunteered, coached, mentored, tutored, or otherwise had direct contact with minors.
Nondiscrimination Statement
Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin, familial status, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or genetic information or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
- Director of Student Services
- Director of Human Resources
For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov/ or call 1-800-421-3481.
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Anti-sexual, Anti-racial and Anti-disability Harassment Statement
Discrimination can manifest itself in behaviors such as bullying, harassment, or intimidation of individuals.
Calvert County Public Schools does not tolerate any form of harassment including, but not limited to, sexual, racial, or disability. Any individual (student, employee, or community member) who believes that he or she has been subjected to any form of harassment is encouraged to report the allegation of harassment.
Students, parents, and community members may report allegations of harassment to:
Ms. Cecelia Lewis
Director of Student Services
Calvert County Public Schools
1305 Dares Beach Road
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Employees may report allegations of harassment to:
Mr. Zachary Seawell
Director of Human Resources
Calvert County Public Schools
1305 Dares Beach Road
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Calvert County Public Schools is committed to conducting a prompt investigation for any allegation of harassment. If harassment has occurred, the individual will be disciplined promptly. Disciplinary actions for students found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or expulsion. Disciplinary actions for employees found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or termination.
Calvert County Public Schools encourages all students, parents, employees, and community members to work together to prevent any form of harassment.
For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov/ or call 1-800-421-3481.
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