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Instructional Specialist, Special Education |
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Instructional Specialist SPED Interdisciplinary Support
Team |
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| Under direction of the director of special education
in the Division of School-based Special Education, supports
the Individual Disability Education Act (IDEA), and
educational programs for students with disabilities
provided in accordance with federal/state regulations.
Major responsibilities include assisting schools in
program planning, curriculum development, and use of
technology to support instruction for students with
disabilities, representing special education at Central
Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, coordinating
and conducting in-service programs, and providing community
outreach by consulting with parents of students with
disabilities and providing information about special
education programs and initiatives to interested government
and community groups.
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| Knowledge of current research and trends in curriculum
and instructional strategies for special and general
education students ages 0 – 21. Ability to use
word processing, spreadsheet, database and assistive
technologies. Ability to organize and implement in-service
training. Ability to work effectively with teachers,
principals and parents to provide students with effective
integrated instruction. Excellent communication and
interpersonal skills.
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| Master's degree in special education with coursework
in curriculum development from an accredited college
or university. Experience chairing meetings and participating
in due process hearings. Training and experience infusing
technology in curriculum and instruction for students
with disabilities. Demonstrated successful experience
in planning, coordinating and conducting in-service
activities. Experience in program planning, class organization,
teacher supervision and working with the public. Other
combinations of applicable education, training, and
experience which provides the knowledge, abilities,
and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position
may be considered. |
| State of Maryland teacher certification desirable. |
| (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) Must be able to move materials and equipment to and
from different training sites on a regular basis. |
| (Frequent overtime
or night work required, etc.) Ability to work extra hours and attend evening and
weekend classes/programs as required. |
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Plans, implements, supervises, and administers a wide
variety of adult education programs
Selects, trains, assigns, supervises, and assists in
the evaluation of the teaching staff, determines location
and time of classes to best meet the needs of the population
to be served, and arranges for the necessary administrative
details of providing a quality adult education program
Administers the budget, assists in the selection and
distribution of instructional materials and supplies,
maintains necessary financial records, and prepares
required reports.
Assists in the preparation of announcements and brochures
for distribution to county residents, students, etc.
Answers correspondence and questions regarding the
programs.
Assists in the preparation of the annual operating
budget request, keeps abreast of new program developments
in the field of adult education, reviews recent literature
and research studies and reports, evaluates findings
and suggests changes or modifications to improve existing
programs.
Works with community representatives in the development
of new or revised programs.
Meets with other adult education specialists to explore
and develop a comprehensive adult education program.
Performs related work as required. |
