Special Education Teacher Specialist - Grant

To provide oversight, support, and coordination of programming and staff aligned with addressing behavioral interventions in place of disciplinary suspensions.

• Grant funded assignments will be in effect as stipulated in the grant.         Assignment continuation is contingent upon available grant funding.
• This is a 2-year grant funded assignment to be in effect through June 30, 2021.
• The Special Education Teacher Specialist grant position is required to work one additional hour per day beyond the teacher schedule.
• This position is eligible for the Teacher Specialist stipend.

DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES

INCLUDE

These items are intended only as examples of the various types of job duties to be performed.   The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.

       Coordinates and facilitates programming such as SEFEL, Check and Connect, and Zones of Regulation.

       Serves as the liaison for the staff associated with behavioral intervention and prevention programming.

       Ensures that programs are implemented with fidelity and appropriate progress monitoring is completed.

       Provides on-going training to identified staff on behavioral interventions and prevention strategies.

       Provides direct assistance to Special Education and school-based staff.

       Recommends and demonstrates appropriate strategies for addressing student behavioral issues.

       Serves as the program manager for the Special Education CCEIS set aside plan.

       Provides data and complies with reporting requirements from MSDE.

       Organizes and interprets data for use in decision-making as it relates to student behavior and self-regulation.

       Understands and applies knowledge of diversity issues, human growth and development, and counseling theories and techniques.

       Participates in on-going professional development designed to enhance and increase personal skill in the area of behavioral interventions and restorative practices.

       Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

SALARY

       Salary is in accordance with the HCEA ten-month salary schedule for certificated teachers with a Master’s Degree.

REQUIREMENTS

       Valid Maryland State license as a Graduate Social Worker, Certified Social Worker; or Certified Social Worker-Clinical OR must hold or be eligible for a Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate with endorsement in school administration, school counseling, school psychology and/or special education.

       Minimum of 5 years’ experience providing educational or behavioral services to students.

       Demonstrated leadership skills.

       Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.

       Exemplary planning and organizational skills.

       Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software and other related computer technology.

       Must hold and maintain a valid class C driver’s license.

HOW TO APPLY

Employment applications are accepted online only. To access the online application site, visit the Current Job Openings section of the HCPS website at www.hcps.org. If you have questions or require assistance, please contact the Human Resources Office at 410-588-5226.

DEADLINE

Online applications will be accepted for this vacancy until the position is successfully filled. Candidates who apply by Monday, August 5, 2019 will receive immediate consideration.  

The Harford County Public School System (HCPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law with regard to employment of conditions of employment, or participation in or access to its programs, activities or services. Inquiries related to the non-discrimination policy of the Board of Education of Harford County should be directed to the Supervisor of Equity and Cultural Proficiency, 410-809-6065.

This document is available in alternative form upon request. To request disability-related reasonable accommodations, please notify a staff member in the Human Resources Office at the time you are contacted for an interview.

AFFIRMING EQUAL EMPLOYMENT IN PRINCIPLE AND PRACTICE