Require Specialist, Preschool Services in USA

Job title: Specialist, Preschool Services Company: Baltimore County Public Schools Job description: DEFINITION: Provides vision, leadership, and expertise to schools and Child Find Assessment centers regarding the implementation of curricular and instructional initiatives. Ensures equal access to the curriculum and differentiated instruction in the least restrictive environment (LRE) while developing a continuum of services so that students with disabilities have an opportunity to be educated with nondisabled peers to the maximum extent possible. Supports schools in building capacity to meet the needs of all learners while ensuring that all initiatives support the system-wide goals identified in The Compass: Our Pathway to Excellence. Performs other duties as assigned. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provides leadership for school-based and Child Find Assessment Center teams in the identification, implementation, and evaluation process for students receiving special education services. Provides leadership to teams in the measuring and monitoring of student progress towards 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. Attends Individualized Education Program (IEP) team meetings, as needed.
• Provides supervision to the resource teacher(s), Office of Birth to Five Services? paraprofessional(s), and Early Intervention Assistants. Participates in supervising and evaluating the effectiveness of Office of Birth to Five Services staff members to ensure adherence to BCPS policy and Master Agreement guidelines.
• Provides leadership to schools and assessment centers regarding compliance with federal and state special education mandates.
• Assists school-based teams in identifying appropriate academic and behavioral supports to educate students in the least restrictive environment. Collaborates with the Office of Placement to discuss potential services or placement options to ensure the least restrictive environment.
• Collaborates with the Early Childhood office to ensure BCPS curricular standards are followed for students with disabilities inside and outside of the general education environment.
• Plans and delivers professional development for early childhood teachers.
• Provides leadership to school administrators in organizing and scheduling instruction for students with disabilities inside and outside general education to increase student achievement.
• Collaborates with Infants and Toddlers, Child Find Assessment Center, and school-based teams to support effective transitions from Part C, Infants and Toddlers services to Part B 619, preschool special education services.
• Analyzes school data to assist supervisors in identifying and implementing appropriate supports and interventions necessary to provide provision of services to meet the needs of students with disabilities in their least restrictive environment (LRE).
• Attends a variety of internal meetings, hearings, state level, advisory, and community organization meetings and chairs committees on behalf of the Department of Special Education.
• Provides leadership in the planning and organization of Extended School Year (ESY) programs and services.
• Engages in leadership development activities and remains current on evidence-based practices and MSDE guidelines for early intervention and early childhood services for children with disabilities.
• Provides support for Child Find with assessments, IEP development and timelines for children ages three to five years old.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master?s degree in special education or a related field.
• Three years of successful teaching experience.
• Two years of progressively responsible leadership/management experience in early childhood public educational setting.

Licenses and Certificates:

• Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate with special education and Administrator I endorsements required.

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 birth to five.
• Demonstration of strong human relations, communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstration of strong computer/technology skills.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: The work of this class is generally performed both in school and office environments. Travel to schools throughout Baltimore County is required. Work includes the operation of office equipment, computers, and assistive technology devices. Limited physical activities may be required. Work schedules may include nights and weekends and will require occasional work beyond the normally scheduled hours. SALARY: Grade 08 on the BCPS CASE 12-month pay scale $88,843 - 132,017 This position is eligible for membership in the Maryland State Retirement System. Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS: Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) is committed to providing the highest quality education to BCPS students and staff while ensuring the health and safety of its students, employees, customers, clients, contractors, interns, and other visitors. BCPS strongly encourages all persons to be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. Information about accessing COVID-19 vaccines and boosters can be found at . Detailed information about BCPS' COVID-19 mitigation plan and requirements can be found at Application Instructions Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with the Baltimore County Public Schools, and a separate completed application must be submitted for each position and location in which you are interested.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors.. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc will not be accepted.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
• Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Badges and Benefits session.
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

Non-Discrimination Statement The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board?s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9600 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 118, Baltimore, MD 21220 (443-809-4360). Contact Information Susan B. Stansbury Director, Staffing 6901 Charles Street, E Building Towson, Maryland 21204 Phone: 443-809-7874 Fax: 410-296-0568 Email: [email protected] Powered by Aspex Solutions - AppliTrack, Applicant Tracking for Educators. Online Job Employment Applications, Web Based Employment Applications for School Districts and Educational Institutions - You can also view at www.k12jobspot.com. K12JobSpot is a site that has thousands of teaching jobs - all from AppliTrack school districts. Expected salary: $88843 per year Location: USA Apply Job!