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Instructional Specialist, Special Education, CCEIS Grant Manager

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Instructional Spec CODE: 0833 SQ/OQ: Not Applicable
WORKING TITLE: Instructional Specialist, Special Education, CCEIS Grant Manager GRADE: BD MONTHS: 12
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under the direction of the director of the Department of Special Education Services (DSES) is responsible for the coordination, implementation, and monitoring of all activities and initiatives associated with the Comprehensive Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CCEIS) grant, designed to reduce significant disproportionality in the areas of special education identification, disciplinary removals, and placement for all racial and ethnic groups. Collaborates with representatives from the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), across Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) offices and with school-based administrators to monitor the implementation of the planned response activities delineated in the CCEIS grant. Functions as the MCPS representative responsible for data and fiscal monitoring associated with CCEIS grant. Provides guidance and coaching to school-based staff and ensure the implementation and coordination of appropriate resources for identified schools. Provides technical, administrative, and instructional support for the planning, development, and administration of academic, behavioral strategies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of special education and the delivery of specially designed instruction. Knowledge of evidence/research-based instructional strategies and interventions, including restorative and equitable practices. Knowledge of Code of Maryland Regulations, the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act, and other legislation that impacts special education services. Knowledge of and ability to apply a variety of data collection methods. Skills and experience with grant writing and/or progress monitoring. Skills in the area of planning, organizing, and delivering central and site-based and job-embedded professional learning. Knowledge and skills associated with project management preferred including the completion of a root cause analysis with multiple stakeholder groups. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with central office staff members, school-based staff, and students. Knowledge of Restorative Practices and Trauma-informed Practices including Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, mindfulness, and other behavior frameworks. Experience in collaborative planning and delivery of differentiated professional development for classroom teachers. Knowledge of adult learning theory and delivery of effective professional development. Knowledge of special education procedures and guidelines. Strong organizational and strategic planning skills. Exemplary interpersonal skills. Ability to collect and analyze data using Synergy, Excel databases, standardized audit tools. Skills in interpreting, understanding, and applying data. Ability to use the Maryland Online IEP tool, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and assistive technologies. Ability to work effectively with administrators, teachers, social workers, psychologists, and parents/guardians. Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organizational and strategic planning skills and efficiency in meeting deadlines. Knowledge of and experience with implementation of Multi-tiered System of Supports to address students¿ academic and behavioral needs. Knowledge of, and the ability to apply, the six performance standards established for the MCPS Teacher Professional Growth System.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Master's degree in special education from an accredited college or university. Five or more years training and experience in assessment, diagnosis, and programming for students with disabilities Grades K-12. Experience chairing IEP meetings. Demonstrated successful experience in planning, coordinating, and conducting professional learning activities. Five or more years of classroom experience working with students with a variety of disabilities, preferably in Grades K-12. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Must meet State of Maryland teacher certification requirements for special education teacher, or a related field. Special education teacher K-12 certificate desirable.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Required to travel to schools and various office locations.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Facilitates cyclical meetings with staff leading the work of designing, developing, and implementing the planned response activities associated with the CCEIS grant. Facilitates ongoing data and fiscal monitoring meetings with CCEIS grant implementation leaders. Manages the logistics associated with the delivery of central and school specific professional learning activities. Attends MSDE meetings associated with the CCEIS grant development, data monitoring and compliance and disseminating key information to relevant MCPS staff members. Supports school-based leaders and teams with the development of positive social/emotional learning environments that reduce significant disproportionality and promote relational trust to advance quality of collaboration. Supports administrators and teacher leaders with advancing their ability to analyze data, plan, lead, and facilitate meetings designed to address disproportionality. Supports teacher leaders with assessing professional learning needs, developing a professional learning sequence in alignment with school improvement plans, and create differentiated learning opportunities for staff, as needed. Provides input into the development of district programs and professional learning to support student well-being and academic achievement. Utilizes student-learning data, evaluating data from the students in the Five Focus Groups and aligned to the Equity Achievement Framework, to inform district programming, professional development, and support to local school improvement plans. Facilitates connections with the service providers in the CCEIS grant. Supports schools in using Evidence of Learning data to inform decision making on first instruction, student well-being, academic interventions, and parent/guardian engagement. Analyzes, interprets, and shares data with staff; leads data reflection dialogues with instructional staff and facilitates data-based decisions with school staff. Consults and supports school teams on appropriate behavioral management and academic supports and interventions for struggling learners. Uses knowledge of Universal Design for Learning, effective differentiation, and equitable practices to support schools. Provides teacher leaders with coaching strategies to support individual teachers who are struggling with the delivery of content and instruction, quality of classroom environment and management, and delivery and analysis of student assessment data. Works closely with teacher leaders and school staff members to support implementation of high leverage instructional practices. Performs related work as required.

Class Established: 04/2023
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