BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

CLASS TITLE : Individualized Education Program (IEP) Chairperson - Woodlawn High

REPORTS TO : School Principal

SUMMARY : Provides support, guidance, and consultation in the identification of students with disabilities, the development of IEPs, and the provision of special education services in the least restrictive environment. Ensures that all initiatives support the system-wide goals identified in the The Compass: Our Pathway to Excellence. Performs other duties as assigned.

Department Chair positions are selected and renewed on a year-to-year basis.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Facilitates IEP teams and documents team discussion in Prior Written Notice. Distribute Prior Written Notice documentation. Monitor any required follow-up.

Serves as an instructional leader in overseeing the development and implementation of students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

Serves as coach for general and special education teachers as they implement instruction to meet the needs of diverse student populations.

Provides professional development to general and special educators, paraeducators, and other school based staff members, as required.

Analyzes assessment data and other performance measures to identify targeted instructional practices that support strategies and activities stated in the Blueprint 2.0 and the School Progress Plan.

Models best practices for differentiating instructional content, processes, and products to meet the needs of students with varying learning capabilities. Models effective differentiated instructional strategies and sound special education pedagogy.

Co-plans and co-teaches with classroom teachers and provides demonstration lessons as necessary.

Promotes 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 the school’s special education population.

Works collaboratively with principal, assistant principal(s), and teachers to develop schedules and grouping arrangements to accommodate students’ needs, while maintaining a rigorous and engaging academic program for students with disabilities.

Completes yearly team schedules prior to the first day of the school, or immediately after students have been identified as requiring special education services. Notifies all appropriate parties of schedules.

Arranges for the participation of required IEP team members (including general educators, related service providers & special educators.) Schedules coverage for school based staff.

Reviews all IEP related Notice of Documents

Distributes permission to assess forms (and any other necessary forms such as referral to psychological services or assistive technology forms) to all parties involved in assessments.

Attends mandatory countywide IEP team chair trainings.

Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Experience, Education and Training;
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree; plus minimum three years of satisfactory teaching performance, modeling effective teaching and reflecting best practices as well as current research. Experience working with adult learners and staff development. Effective teaching and classroom management experience at various grade levels.

Licenses and Certifications :
Possession of, or eligibility for, Maryland Standard Professional Certification with a special education endorsement is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
practices of special education including Individualized Education Programs (IEP). Knowledge of IDEA and COMAR requirements for IEP Teams. Knowledge of curriculum. Knowledge of effective instructional techniques. Knowledge of instructional materials and equipment. Knowledge of assistive technology. Knowledge of current research-based instructional practices with a familiarity with research detailing characteristics of students from diverse backgrounds. Knowledge of reading and/or mathematics curriculum, instructional and classroom management strategies, materials, and assessment techniques.

Demonstration of effective human relations and problem-solving skills. Demonstration of computer/educational technology skills. Demonstration of effective organizational and time-management skills.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to effectively maintain confidential information.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS :
The work generally performed at the school building level. Requires the ability to move throughout the school and classrooms. Work includes the operation of office equipment, including personal computers, and occasional limited physical activities.



Eligible for membership in the Maryland State retirement system.

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.

Before you can be considered for employment, you MUST have the following items attached to your application:

• A copy of your TEACHER CERTIFICATION. (if applicable)
• A copy of your TRANSCRIPTS.
• A copy of your PRAXIS or other state test scores.
• A copy of your MARYLAND IN-SERVICE COURSE SLIPS. (if applicable)

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 $106.00. 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.
• If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Badges and Benefits session.
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

This class specification defines the types of duties and level of difficulty of work required of positions in this title. It shall not be held to exclude duties not mentioned nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

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

Wendy Gigler
HR Staffing
6901 Charles Street, E Building
Towson, Maryland 21204
Phone: 443-809-6009
Fax: 410-296-0568
Email: wgigler@bcps.org