Instructional Specialist, Special Education & IEP Placements

Montgomery County Public Schools; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 78,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools seeks an Instructional Specialist for the Central Placement Unit to coordinate IEP processes for students with disabilities. The role involves scheduling, chairing and facilitating IEP team meetings, plus technical support for the IEP tool and related services.

The position requires a Master’s degree in special education, at least five years of experience with IEPs and meeting Maryland certification requirements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in special education or related field.
• Minimum of five years’ experience teaching students with disabilities and developing IEPs.
• Meets Maryland state certification requirements for special education.

Responsibilities

• Schedules, facilitates and chairs IEP team meetings for students with disabilities.
• Provides training on the online IEP tool and related services.
• Develops IEPs, case manages and monitors student achievement and service delivery.
• Collaborates with MCPS units and interagency staff on plans of care.
• Participates in mediation and due process hearings as needed.

Skills

IEP knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in special education

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools seeks an Instructional Specialist for the Central Placement Unit to coordinate IEP processes for students with disabilities. The role involves scheduling, chairing and facilitating IEP team meetings, plus technical support for the IEP tool and related services.

The position requires a Master’s degree in special education, at least five years of experience with IEPs and meeting Maryland certification requirements.