NOTICE OF VACANCY

March 23, 2023

POSITION: SPECIAL EDUCATION – TEACHER SPECIALIST– CHILD FIND PROGRAM

11 Month Position

LOCATION: Calvert Country School

POSITION SUMMARY: Oversees the Calvert County Public Schools’ Child Find Program and all aspects of the special education process for eligible children ages 3 through 5. Manages and coordinates multiple appointments and meetings to ensure adherence to legal requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and Maryland regulations (COMAR) regarding the special education process to meet required timelines. Coordinates and conducts intake, screening, assessment, eligibility, and IEP development for children ages 3-5 years old not currently attending school who are suspected of having a disability warranting special education and related services. Works collaboratively and regularly communicates with families, childcare providers, local community agencies such as Department of Social Services, local elementary schools, other school districts, etc. Coordinates schedules with Calvert County Infants and Toddlers Program to meet transition requirements for children transitioning from Part C to Part B. Maintains accurate records and data for timely submission related to the special education process.

REPORTS TO: Director and Supervisor(s) of Special Education

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

At the time of application, the candidate must hold or be eligible for:

• Master's degree required in special education or related field.
• Advanced Professional Certificate
• A minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience in Special Education or experience providing a related service.
• Experience facilitating IEP meetings.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS: (These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions.) At the time of application, the candidate must have:

• Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding special education especially related to the birth to five years population.
• Knowledge of technology to collect and analyze data.
• Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to young children, parents, staff, and community members.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain rapport with persons from diverse groups.
• Possess a valid driver's license and motor vehicle insurance.
• Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to those responsibilities listed below.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DUTIES:

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  Serves as single point of entry for all referrals from parents, community agencies, or other sources for Child Find.
• Coordinates scheduling of meetings and evaluations of preschool children referred to Child Find.
• Exhibits knowledge of typical developmental milestones for children birth through five years.
• Conducts developmentally appropriate evaluations for students ages three through five and writes assessment reports, as needed.
• Serves as Individualized Education Program (IEP) chairperson.
• Facilitates IEP decisions related to Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) eligibility, IEP development, and provision of services.
• Prepares in advance specific portions of the draft IEP. Completes all required forms related to the IEP process, following compliance requirements, federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Enters new children in Maryland online IEP system.
• Engages in frequent communication with families, community representatives and other school districts.
• Participates in required professional development trainings regarding IEP process such as Child Outcome Summary (COS), etc.
• Conducts community outreach and acts as a representative for the Child Find program at community events.
• Collaborates with special educators, related services providers, Infant-Toddler program staff to provide smooth transitions for children and families between Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) and IEP processes.
• Distributes and discusses information with parents regarding the IEP process, disabilities, typical development, home strategies, and community resources.
• Provides staff and/or parent trainings related to early intervention topics.
• Availability during summer is essential to meet the needs of the program.
• Thinks, concentrates, and interacts positively with others.
• Comes to work promptly every day.
• Works flexible hours as necessary.
• Works under stress and meets all deadlines.
• Travels from school to school as necessary.

OTHER JOB DUTIES: (Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.) Performs related work as required or assigned by the Director of Special Education and/or Supervisor(s) of Special Education.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to work with young children at small tables and on the floor. Work is performed in a school environment/office setting.

UNUSUAL DEMANDS: Compliance with state and federal regulations for special education.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Eleven (11) month position and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience applied to the current Calvert County Public Schools salary schedule for teachers. All employees are encouraged to have automatic payroll deposit.

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by the Calvert County Public Schools.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION: Immediate Vacancy

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Position will remain open until filled; interviews may begin as early as April 6, 2023. Applicants please apply through the Applicant Tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools’ website –

www.calvertnet.k12.md.us

References must be directly related to educational experience and must include immediate supervisor.

State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements.

House Bill 486 – Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Statement

Pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland - House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention all applicants are required to report all former employers in which you may have had direct contact with minors. The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers, and all former employers not school related. Applicants should also include contact information for organizations in which you have volunteered, coached, mentor, tutored or otherwise had direct contact with minors.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin, familial status, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or genetic information or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Student Services
• Director of Human Resources
  443-550-8000

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.

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Anti-sexual, Anti-racial and Anti-disability Harassment Statement

Discrimination can manifest itself in behaviors such as bullying, harassment, or intimidation of individuals.

Calvert County Public Schools does not tolerate any form of harassment including, but not limited to, sexual, racial, or disability. Any individual (student, employee, or community member) who believes that he or she has been subjected to any form of harassment is encouraged to report the allegation of harassment.

Students, parents, and community members may report allegations of harassment to:

Mr. James Kurtz

Director of Student Services

Calvert County Public Schools

1305 Dares Beach Road

Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Employees may report allegations of harassment to:

Mr. Zachary Seawell

Director of Human Resources

Calvert County Public Schools

1305 Dares Beach Road

Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Calvert County Public Schools is committed to conducting a prompt investigation for any allegation of harassment. If harassment has occurred, the individual will be disciplined promptly. Disciplinary actions for students found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or expulsion. Disciplinary actions for employees found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or termination.

Calvert County Public Schools encourages all students, parents, employees, and community members to work together to prevent any form of harassment.

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.