Facilitator, Instruction Behavior & Placement - INTERNAL ONLY

About the role

Supports schools in implementing specially designed instruction and ensuring equal access to the curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Supports school-based personnel in utilizing data to identify, implement, and monitor the effectiveness of multi-tiered support systems to reduce the achievement gap.
• Supports school-based teams in the identification, implementation, and evaluation process for students requiring special education services.
• Supports school-based teams in the measuring and monitoring of student progress towards Individualized Education Program (IEP) goal mastery and students’ response to targeted interventions.
• Assists schools in the development of IEPs which address student progress in relation to the state standards.
• Provides technical assistance on special education policies, processes, and procedures, as well as on the implementation of IDEA.
• Implements coaching strategies for teachers and school-based staff in implementing evidence-based instructional strategies and behavioral interventions to support students with disabilities in accessing the general education curriculum in their least restrictive environment.
• Supports schools in navigating placement decisions along the continuum of services by using data-driven processes to ensure compliance with LRE requirements.
• Collaborates with content offices to ensure BCPS curricular standards are followed for students with disabilities inside and outside of the general education environment.
• Collaborates with offices within the Division of Curriculum and Instruction to plan and deliver professional development for teachers.
• Promotes proactive support to schools around implementation of high leverage practices for students with IEPs to enhance academic achievement and build high effective teachers, leaders, and staff.
• Designs professional learning experiences for school personnel aligned with district and school initiatives, with an emphasis on specially designed instruction.
• Supports school administrators in organizing and scheduling instruction for students with disabilities inside and outside general education to increase student achievement.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.
• Three years’ teaching experience.
• Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a Maryland Educator Professional Certificate appropriate to the area of assignment. OR Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Educator Professional License appropriate to the area of assignment. Possession of a Maryland Educator Advanced Professional Certificate or Advanced Professional License is preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of inclusive educational practices, IDEA guidelines, IEP development, LRE (Least Restrictive Environment), and compliance with federal and state mandates including mediation and due process procedures. Demonstration of outstanding oral and written communication skills. Demonstration of expertise and experience in assessment/data analysis and instruction ages three through 21. Demonstration of strong human relations, communication, and organizational skills. Demonstration of strong computer/technology skills.

Benefits

• Retirement: Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System.
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves.