NOTICE OF VACANCY

March 27, 2023

POSITION: DIAGNOSTIC PRESCRIPTIVE TEACHER

LOCATION: Sites as assigned by Special Education Department

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Director/Supervisor of Special Education, conducts educational assessments and writes educational assessment reports at the elementary, middle and/or high school level. Diagnostic Prescriptive Teachers participate in IEP meetings, are highly knowledgeable in all facets of special education and serve as a resource to special education staff and IEP teams; plan and conduct trainings on educational assessments and report writing, as well as other areas of the IEP process as appropriate. Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community agency representatives. Assists with the development of IEPs, selection and modification of instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of students; follows required regulations, procedures, and practices.

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education, Supervisor of Special Education

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

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

• A Maryland Standard Professional Certificate or Advance Professional Certificate in special education
• Experience as a special education teacher.

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:

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  Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication at a highly competent level.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize and promote equitable practices in all facets of education.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of equity including the ability to advocate for marginalized students.
• Demonstrated experience with inclusive practices as a means of supporting students in the general education environment.
• Knowledge of the curricular, instructional, and environmental barriers that may exist for students and understanding of how to support students in moving around or through the barriers.
• Ability to maintain good organizational skills and meet all required timelines.
• Knowledge of disabilities, evidence-based practices, and appropriate strategies/activities for working with students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of and ability to select, administer, score, and/or interpret educational assessment instruments/results.
• Knowledge of the IEP process and special education regulations and requirements.
• Ability to write appropriate and compliant IEPs and understanding of how to deliver specially designed instruction
• Knowledge of the Maryland College and Career Ready Standards and the general education curriculum
• Understanding of and ability to maintain rapport with persons from diverse, cultural, ethnic, and racial groups (parents, other professionals, students, teachers, administrators, community agency representatives.) Ability to interpret data to adjust instruction, write appropriate goals and objectives and/or communicate appropriate progress.
• Ability to conduct formal educational assessments and write educational assessment reports in compliance with special education regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge of and experience with Maryland On-line IEP preferred.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and motor vehicle insurance.
• Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to the 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:

• Participates in IEP meetings, at assigned buildings, to review evaluation data for students and determine eligibility for special education and to determine appropriate educational programming.
• Selects, administers, scores, and interprets formal and/or informal tests given to students in the special education process.
• Use a variety of formal and informal assessment techniques to evaluate students.
• Write compliant assessment reports and provide copies to assigned building administrator and parents prior to IEP meetings.
• In special cases, attends meetings to review existing data and determine if assessments are needed, writes appropriate IEPs and completes paperwork related to the IEP process in a timely manner.
• Serves as a resource to special education staff and IEP teams, including sharing federal, state, and local special education regulations and requirements as necessary.
• Improves skills and knowledge base and remains current in selecting appropriate assessments, changes in administering assessments, and updates to current practices and assessment use.
• Support the development of appropriate Individual Education Programs (IEPs) to meet the academic needs of students.
• Support the provision of specially designed instruction by serving as a resource to special education teachers.
• Supports the work of inclusive practices through ongoing training, understanding, and IEP development.
• Reports complaints/concerns to the director and/or supervisor of special education.
• Plans and conducts trainings on educational assessments and report writing, and other areas of the special education process as appropriate.
• Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff, and community agency representatives.
• Attends and actively participates in Special Education Staff Meetings, professional learning opportunities, and required trainings.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices.
• Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains regular, on-time attendance.
• Serves on special committees.
• 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.
• Travels out of county as necessary to conduct student observations and/or to administer educational assessments to students in non-public placements.

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 or Supervisor of Special Education and Supervisors of Special Education.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: No unusual physical demands.

UNUSUAL DEMANDS: No unusual demands.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten (10) 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: 2023-2024 school year

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Position will remain open until filed; interviews may begin as early as April 10, 2023. Applicants, please apply through the Applicant Tracking system located on 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.