IEP (Individualized Education Program) Team Leader, Elementary (Contractual Part-Time - Maximum 16 Hours Per Week)

Position Type:

SUB & TEMP POSITIONS - CONTRACTUAL/CONTRACTUAL C PROFESSIONAL (M0262)

Date Posted:

3/4/2024

Location:

SUBSTITUTES (555555)

Closing Date:

06/01/2024

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BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

CLASS TITLE: IEP (Individualized Education Program) Team Leader, Elementary - Contractual Part-time (Maximum 16 hours per week)

REPORTS TO: Principal

DEFINITION: Provides leadership, guidance, and support to ensure compliance with State and Federal requirements consistent with the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) as well as the expectations of Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). This includes organizing and facilitating IEP Team meetings, regularly monitoring IEP files, providing professional development to school staff, in elementary school.

The IEP Team Leader must be able to support teams using data to recognize the unique challenges of students and capitalize on their strengths and needs. The position also requires consistent collaboration with the Department of Special Education Office of Compliance to provide requested information and data for assigned school(s).

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Organize and manage the IEP process, ensuring adherence to Federal, State, and Local regulations and procedures in the elementary school.

Collect data on processes and timelines to report to the Department of Special Education, Office of Compliance.

Facilitate IEP meetings, promoting the active engagement of all members, and ensuring that all required IEP documents are completed and disbursed within timelines.

Develop and monitor a special education management plan for communicating all required paperwork timelines, meeting schedules, and documentation to parents and school staff meeting all federal and state timelines.

Review and provide feedback to teachers or providers on IEP paperwork including but not limited to IEPs (Individualized Education Programs), assessment reports, review of existing data, etc. to proactively address any potential compliance errors.

Promote family engagement with a repertoire of ideas for teachers as they connect parents to classroom learning and alternative strategies used to support the varied needs of children.

Facilitate collaboration with required IEP team members (including general educators, related service providers, special educators, school administrators, and parents) to develop appropriate IEPs.

Review individual student records for completion and accuracy, prior to an IEP meeting and, at the end of the school year.

Advise Principal and central office compliance staff when issues of non-compliance are encountered.

Attend targeted professional development as mandated by the Department of Special Education and/or Compliance Office.

Conduct formal and informal assessments as requested.

Collaborate with the Department of Special Education central office staff to meet the needs of children with disabilities and their families.

Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, plus three years of successful teaching experience working with students in special education. Two years of experience with facilitation and/or active participant in the IEP process is preferred. Master's degree in special education or equivalent preferred.

Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of or eligibility for a Maryland Standard Professional Certificate preferred. Special education endorsement preferred. Advanced Professional Certificate preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of compliance with federal and state mandates including mediation and due process procedures.

Knowledge of support services for students with disabilities.

Demonstration of outstanding oral and written communication skills.

Demonstration of strong leadership, communication, and human relations skills.

Possession of technology competency (e.g., database, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications); skill and experience in data analysis and application.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The work of this class is performed both in school and office environments. Work includes the operation of office equipment, computers, and assistive technology devices. Limited physical activities may be required.

Works flexible hours as necessary.

Works under stress and meets all deadlines.

SALARY: $44.86 per hour

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Instructions

Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Each time an applicant applies to a job with BCPS, the application must be resubmitted. If an applicant started an application with BCPS in the past and at a later date decides to apply for additional positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to review the entire application and ensure that all data is up to date (for example, the applicant may need to add additional schooling or certifications, an additional work experience, or provide updated references). The applicant must remember to review the entire application each time for accuracy and submit each time for a new or different vacancy.

• 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. Applicants should notify their reference proactively to inform them they will receive a form via email through a MAILBOT email address from Baltimore County Public Schools. Applicants should also inform their reference(s) of the job they are applying to.

• 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 $109.00. 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.

• Transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.

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:

Office of Temporary Services

6901 Charles Street, E Building

Towson, MD 21204

443-809-8952