POSITION SUMMARY:
Under
the direction of the Instructional Supervisor, Special Education - Non-Public,
the Resource Teacher – Non-Public will be responsible for monitoring, assisting
and participating in the coordination of Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Team meetings for students with disabilities who require a more restrictive
placement.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Acts as liaison with assigned nonpublic
programs;
Acts as case manager for students placed in
assigned nonpublic programs;
Develops, implements and reviews IEPs, which
include specific instructional techniques designed to facilitate the movement
of students to less restrictive environments;
Serves as liaison with other agencies,
including the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), in developing and
securing appropriate educational placements for students with disabilities;
Prepares funding packets for transmittal to
MSDE for approval of placements, as mandated by both federal and state law;
Maintains and oversees all aspects of the
identified program and/or related services;
Provides written communication in the form of
letters, IEP revisions and prior written notices to advise school personnel and
parents about IEP meetings as well as follow-up letters regarding team
recommendations to schools, parents, lawyers, teachers and other team members;
Oversees the collection and distribution of
data;
Completes educational assessments and reports
as needed;
Monitors critical database information; and
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Thorough knowledge of public and private
programs for students with disabilities;
Knowledge and understanding of strategies in monitoring and
evaluating student performance and in developing instructional plans to improve
student performance;
Knowledge and ability to develop and implement effective
transition plans for students with disabilities;
Ability to work as part of a collaborative team;
Familiarity with best practices in the field of special education
and related services;
Ability to work independently and effectively with students,
parents, colleagues, administrators, office staff and other members of the
school community.
Experience with chairing IEP Team
meetings; and
Effective oral and written communication
skills and interpersonal skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s
degree from an accredited college or university in special education or related
area required. A minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience in
Special Education or related services required.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Holds or is
eligible for a Maryland Professional Certificate in Special Education required.
Dual certification in General and Special Education preferred.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.