IEP Facilitator
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NOTICE OF VACANCY May 11, 2023

POSITION: IEP FACILITATOR

LOCATION: To be determined

POSITION SUMMARY: 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.

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education & School Principal

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE: At the time of application, the candidate must hold or be eligible for: A Maryland Professional Eligibility Certificate, Standard Professional Certificate or Advanced Professional Certificate in the appropriate field of education; or A Maryland Conditional Degree Certificate as outlined in the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) Master's degree or equivalent required. Minimum of three years' experience teaching special education required.

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: 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. Understanding of and ability to maintain rapport with persons from diverse, cultural, ethnic, and racial groups. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written form with professional colleagues, staff, students, parents, and advocates. Demonstrates ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations. Demonstrates ability to relate effectively to students, teachers, staff, central office personnel, and community members. Understands equitable practices and its impact on all facets of education or impact on instruction and school climate. Understands how trauma, equity, inclusive practices, and restorative practices impacts the student and teacher experience. Knowledge of sound instructional practice including purposeful planning that will increase student achievement when measured in a variety of ways. Demonstrates proficiency with technology, including Microsoft Office; proficiency with Maryland Online IEP preferred. Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DUTIES:

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 but may 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.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

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. All employees are encouraged to have automatic payroll deposit.

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by the Calvert County Public Schools.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION: 2023-2024 school year

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Position will remain open until filled. Interviews may begin as early as May 25, 2023. Applicants please apply through the Applicant Tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools' website – www.calvertnet.k12.md.us References must be directly related to educational experience and must include immediate supervisor.

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.