About The Position
The IEP Facilitator provides leadership, guidance, and support to ensure compliance with State and Federal requirements, including COMAR and IDEA, and Baltimore County Public Schools expectations. The role organizes and facilitates IEP team meetings, monitors IEP files and timelines, provides professional development and technical assistance to school staff and parents, and collaborates with school-based administrators and the Department of Special Education (DSE), including its Office of Compliance. The facilitator supports teams in using data to understand students’ challenges, strengths, and needs, and supplies requested information and data for assigned schools. The position coordinates IEP processes and compliance reviews for assigned schools, including Comprehensive Monitoring and Internal Record Review activities. It reviews student records and IEP documents for accuracy and completeness, helps teams develop appropriate IEPs, promotes family engagement, and advises school and central-office leaders about potential non-compliance. The work takes place in school and office environments and requires travel to schools and other locations throughout Baltimore County. Flexible hours may be necessary to meet job requirements and deadlines, and training may be required during the summer.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Three years of successful teaching experience working with students in special education.
- Maryland Educator Certificate appropriate to the area of assignment, or possession of or eligibility for a Maryland Educator Professional License appropriate to the area of assignment.
- Thorough knowledge of compliance with federal and state mandates, including mediation and due process procedures.
- Knowledge of support services and training for school staff, state legislation for students with disabilities, and services for students with hearing, vision, physical, speech-language, cognitive, emotional, and learning disabilities.
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
- Strong leadership, communication, and human-relations skills.
- Technology competency, including databases, internet, spreadsheets, word processing, and related applications; skill and experience in data analysis and application.
- Ability to travel to schools and locations throughout Baltimore County.
- Citizenship, residency, or work visa in the United States required.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience facilitating and/or actively participating in the IEP process is preferred.
- Master’s degree in special education or equivalent is preferred.
- Maryland Educator Advanced Professional Certificate or Advanced Professional License appropriate to the area of assignment is preferred.
- Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience that provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform effectively may be considered.
Responsibilities
- Organize and manage the IEP process to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations and procedures.
- Collect data on processes and timelines and report it to the Building Principal and/or Department of Special Education.
- Facilitate IEP meetings, promote active participation, and ensure required documents are completed and distributed within required timelines.
- Develop and monitor a special education management plan communicating paperwork timelines, meeting schedules, and documentation requirements to parents and school staff.
- Provide technical assistance and professional development to staff and parents on the IEP process and BCPS procedures.
- Review IEPs, assessment reports, reviews of existing data, and other paperwork, and provide feedback to teachers and providers to address potential compliance errors.
- Promote family engagement and offer teachers strategies for connecting parents with classroom learning and supports for students’ varied needs.
- Facilitate collaboration among required IEP team members to develop appropriate IEPs.
- Review individual student records for completion and accuracy before IEP meetings and at the end of the school year.
- Advise the Principal and central-office compliance staff when non-compliance issues are encountered.
- Assist teams in conveying the procedures, vision, and priorities of the Department of Special Education and Baltimore County Public Schools.
- Attend countywide IEP team chair training and other professional development required by the Department of Special Education and/or Compliance Office.
- Conduct formal and informal assessments as requested.
- Collaborate with school and Department of Special Education central-office staff to meet the needs of children with disabilities and their families.
- Assist DSE central-office staff with compliance-related tasks as directed, including dispute resolution, assessments, monitoring, and audits.
- Coordinate assigned schools’ BCPS Department of Special Education and MSDE compliance review activities as part of Comprehensive Monitoring and the Internal Record Review Process.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and disability coverage.
- 403(b)/457 plans.
- Paid holidays, sick days, personal business days, and bereavement days.
- Flexible leave options, including FMLA, sick bank, and board-approved leaves.
- Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System.
- Position may be eligible for a relocation bonus, extra-duty activities pay, or other student-activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining Unit Agreement.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
