Special Ed Summer Testing Evaluators

Calvert County Public School District; Maryland; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The Calvert County Public School District is seeking qualified evaluators for the summer period to conduct assessments across birth-5 to K-12. Positions include Special Education Teachers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and multiple therapy roles.

Responsibilities include completing formal assessments, writing reports, and attending IEP meetings when required. Educators must hold Maryland certification appropriate to their field and have experience assessing students within IEP/IFSP processes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to conduct formal assessments within IEP/IFSP contexts.
• Strong written and oral communication skills required.
• Experience completing written assessment reports and supporting IEP meetings.

Responsibilities

• Participate in IEP/IFSP meetings as needed.
• Develop comprehensive written assessment reports.
• Manage Medicaid billing if applicable.

Skills

Excellent communication

IEP/IFSP process experience

Education

Maryland Educator Certification (Special Education, SLP, OT, PT, Audiology, etc.)

Job description

NOTICE OF VACANCY

April 1, 2025

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POSITION: Summer Testing Evaluators – Teachers and Related Service Providers:

• Special Education Teacher
• Speech-Language Pathologists
• Physical Therapists
• Occupational Therapists
• Audiologists

Available positions include K-12 and Infant-Toddler (Birth – 5 years old)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Department of Special Education is in need of evaluators to complete assessments during the summer months. Formal assessments will need to be completed in the following areas as determined by the IEP team: Academics, Speech/Language, Fine Motor, Gross Motor, Hearing, or Functional Skills. In addition, written assessment reports will be required. Participation in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings to review results may be necessary.

REPORTS TO:

Director and Supervisor of Special Education

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Appropriate Maryland Educator Certification (Special Education, Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Audiologist, etc.).
2. Experience assessing students as part of the IFSP and/or the IEP process to determine eligibility for special education and for programming.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

1. Demonstrated skill in using a variety of formal/standardized assessment tools (previous experience and knowledge required) for birth-5 years or grade K-12.
2. Highly effective communication skills, both oral and written.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DUTIES:

1. Participation in IEP meetings, as needed.
2. Development of written assessment reports.
3. Medicaid billing, if applicable.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION:

June 23, 2025

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Providers will be compensated at a per diem rate.

FLSA:

Exempt

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, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth programs.

Calvert County Public Schools does not refuse enrollment of a prospective student, expel a current student, or withhold privileges from a current student, or prospective student, or the parent or guardian of a current or prospective student because of an individual’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national original, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

Calvert County Public Schools does not discipline, invoke a penalty against, or take any other retaliatory action against a student or parent or guardian of a student who files a complaint alleging that the program or school discriminated against the student, regardless of the outcome of the complaint.

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.

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 they have 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: Ms. Cecelia Lewis, 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.

Calvert County Public Schools Antiracism Statement

Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) explicitly denounces racism, bullying, discrimination, white supremacy, hate, and racial inequity in any form within our school community. Furthermore, CCPS will not tolerate the values, structures, and behaviors that perpetuate systemic racism.

Each member of the district, individually and collectively, is responsible for creating and nurturing a safe, antiracist learning environment where each student, staff member, and community partner is a respected and valued member of the CCPS community.