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Instructional Specialist, Special Education Department of Operations |
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Instructional Specialist
Department of Special Education Operations
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direction, assists in the administration and coordination
of the work of the Department of Special Education Operations
to support integrated fiscal, staffing, technology, grant,
and data management systems for special education. Responds
to and resolves issues and questions; gathers information
needed for administrative decision-making; prepares correspondence
and reports in response to requests and carries out directives
to manage units and functions under the director. Coordinates
and plans meetings; develops and monitors strategic planning;
represents the director at Individual Educational Program
(IEP) team meetings; and provides community outreach by
consulting with parents and providing information about
special education budget, staffing, data, technology initiatives,
the Autism Waiver, Medical Assistance, equity and compliance,
the central placement process, and nonpublic placements. |
| Thorough
knowledge of the organization of Montgomery County Public
Schools (MCPS) and MCPS policies and procedures. Knowledge
of the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) (13A.05.05);
the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA);
the Americans with Disabilities Act; No Child Left Behind
Act; other legislation that impacts students with disabilities;
and Board Policy IOB – Education of Students with
Disabilities. Demonstrated leadership ability and ability
to prepare written documents/reports, and other correspondence.
Ability to exercise independent initiative to perform both
original and recurring assignments. Ability to use word
processing, spreadsheet, and database technologies. Ability
to interact on behalf of the director with other administrative
staff, principals, other MCPS staff, community members,
and other agencies. Excellent oral and written communication
and interpersonal skills. |
| Master’s
degree from an accredited college or university in special
education or related field. Demonstrated experience with
analytical data analysis, budget preparation and staffing,
delivery of large-scale projects, chairing IEP team meetings,
and participating in due process hearings. Experience with
organizational communications, public relations, and community
relations desirable. Other combinations of applicable education,
training, and experience that provide the knowledge, abilities,
and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position
may be considered. |
| Maryland
APC for special education or related field preferred. |
| (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) Requires excellent physical strength to move instructional
equipment, supplies and lift students in a variety of
instructional settings and strategies. Crisis intervention
may require participating in physical restraints. |
| (Frequent
overtime or night work required, etc.) Attendance at evening
Board of Education and other school system meetings may
be required. |
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Respond to inquiries and requests for information
regarding special education budget, staffing, grants,
data, Medical Assistance, Autism Waiver, equity and
compliance, the central placement process, and nonpublic
placements from Board members, principals, staff, and
community.
Review and gather information regarding special education
appeals for Change of School Assignment in order to
provide recommendations for appropriate action.
Gather and analyze data regarding special education
students and outcomes to determine effective practices
and program needs.
Assist unit supervisors and other staff in analyzing
pertinent data and incorporating results in continuous
improvement planning.
Respond to correspondence on behalf of Board members,
the superintendent of schools, the deputy superintendent,
the associate superintendent, and the director. Track
and review correspondence assigned to units within
the department. Research, write, edit, and review correspondence
and prepare reports for the associate superintendent,
deputy superintendent, and the director.
Attend meetings and serve on committees as designated
by the director.
Maintain information concerning Board of Education
actions pertinent to the operation of the department.
Assist the department in implementing Our Call to
Action: Pursuit of Excellence The Strategic Plan for
the Montgomery County Public Schools.
Assist unit directors and managers in resolving problems
that affect operations.
Coordinate activities and serve as liaison to department
units, other central and field offices, the community,
and the Maryland State Department of Education.
Assist in the preparation of the annual operating
budget request, grants, the Special Education Staffing
Plan, and special education staffing.
Perform related work as required.
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