NOTICE OF VACANCY

January 5, 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:

• 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.
• 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.

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: Immediate vacancy

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Application deadline is January 18, 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.

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 employers in which you may have had direct contact with minors. 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 in which you have volunteered, coached, mentor, 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
  443-550-8000

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:

Mr. James Kurtz

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.