High School Special Education Program Lead & PLC Mentor

Montgomery County Public Schools; Kensington (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools seeks a Program Specialist to lead the high school special education department, acting as a liaison to the Division of School-Based Special Education Services. The role supports teachers in planning and delivering effective instruction for students with disabilities.

Mission includes modeling instructional practices, fostering PLC collaboration, observing teaching, and guiding professional growth and evaluation within the department and school community.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in special education or related field.
• Three years or more of successful classroom experience as a special education teacher.
• Certification in a secondary content area desirable.
• Meets Maryland APC certification requirements for advanced professional certificate in special education.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the special education department in high schools.
• Serve as liaison to the Division of School-Based Special Education Services.
• Support teachers in instructional planning and student learning experiences.
• Observe and analyze instructional practices for teacher professional growth and evaluation.
• Foster a professional learning community within the department and school.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Collaboration with teachers

Adaptability for students with diverse

Education

Master's degree in Special Education

APC/Certification in special education (Maryland)

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools seeks a Program Specialist to lead the high school special education department, acting as a liaison to the Division of School-Based Special Education Services. The role supports teachers in planning and delivering effective instruction for students with disabilities.

Mission includes modeling instructional practices, fostering PLC collaboration, observing teaching, and guiding professional growth and evaluation within the department and school community.