Compliance Instructional Resource Teacher

IMDiversity; Leonardtown (MD); On-site; USD 73,816 - 129,437; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's County Public Schools – Department of Special Education, Leonardtown, Maryland, seeks a Compliance Instructional Resource Teacher to ensure IEPs and related documentation meet federal and state requirements through direct and consultative support.

The role develops and maintains a compliance database, trains IEP chairpersons, and monitors annual reporting; strong collaboration, confidentiality, and project management are essential in this 11‑month professional position.

Qualifications

• Advanced Professional teacher’s certificate with endorsement on Special Education or Curriculum and Instruction.
• Five years of effective teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain a compliance database/program for all Special Education students.
• Develop long and short-term goals and support for site-based teams to ensure and maintain compliance with State and Federal regulations.
• Provide training and support to IEP Chairpersons.
• Assist with the completion of all Federal, State, and local reports related to compliance and Special Education.
• Develop and implement On-Line IEP technical support and training activities to assist schools in addressing identified and ongoing compliance regulations.

Education

Advanced Professional Teacher Certificate in Special Education or Curriculum and Instruction

Master’s Degree in Education

Job description

Compliance Instructional Resource Teacher

St. Mary's County Public Schools – Department of Special Education, Leonardtown, Maryland

Job ID: 5809549

Requisition: 12293

Starting Date: Immediately

Salary: $73,816 - $129,437 per year (11‑month schedule)

Effective: July 2026

NATURE OF WORK

This is a professional position to meet the individual needs of students through direct support and consultative support to system administrators and staff to ensure IEPs and supporting documentation is compliant with state and federal regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co‑workers, students and community members
• Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks
• Ability to report to work daily and on time
• Ability to organize, supervise, coordinate and establish priorities of tasks to be completed
• Ability to work independently in the absence of detailed instructions and to follow complex oral and/or written instructions
• Ability to communicate orally or in writing, courteously and tactfully, with staff, students, parents, and the community in a timely manner
• Possess excellent time management skills and ability to take initiative and make decisions within assigned responsibilities in a challenging, fast‑paced professional environment and be flexible in work responsibilities and hours
• Possess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the St. Mary's County Public School System
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local reports related to compliance and Special Education
• Possess curriculum development and instructional leadership experience

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement and maintain a compliance database/program for all Special Education students
• Develop long and short‑term goals and support for site‑based teams to ensure and maintain compliance with State and Federal regulations
• Provide training and support to IEP Chairpersons
• Assist with the completion of all Federal, State, and local reports related to compliance and Special Education
• Develop and implement On‑Line IEP technical support and training activities to assist schools in addressing identified and ongoing compliance regulations
• Provide On‑Line IEP technical training to new special education staff
• Assist with managing On‑Line IEP student data
• Conduct an ongoing review and analysis of On‑Line IEP to determine schools with non‑compliance indicators
• Work with schools in developing a comprehensive compliance review plan, as designated by On‑Line IEP Special Education Supervisor
• Schedule and conduct site visits with appropriate administrative and school staff for compliance self‑monitoring
• Assist in developing a plan of action to address any identified compliance issues
• Perform other related and non‑related job duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Advanced Professional teacher’s certificate with an endorsement on Special Education or Curriculum and Instruction
• Five years of effective teaching experience

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree in Education

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Full‑time eleven‑month position.

BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY: EASMC

01.2022 – 06.2026

Position Type: Full‑time

Salary: $73,816 – $129,437 per year

Job Requirements: Citizenship, residency or work visa required