Resource Teacher, Special Education, Early Childhood Education

Howard County Public School System

14d • Hybrid

About The Position

Working under the direction of the Director, Early Childhood & Elementary Special Education and the Instructional Facilitators, the Resource Teacher, Early Childhood works closely with early childhood special education staff (Birth - 5), administrators, families, and community partners. The Resource Teacher provides professional learning, instructional support and coaching, as well as procedural support for Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) and Individualized Educational Programs (IEP). This position has an anticipated start date during the current school year. Applicants currently employed with another Maryland public school system are responsible for verifying eligibility for release for this non-supervisory position if selected.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three years of experience as a certificated educator or licensed related service provider in a special education setting.
• One year of experience with recent leadership duties, responsibilities, experience, and/or roles (e.g., Instructional Team Leader, School Improvement Team, school-based committees).

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in special education, early childhood education, curriculum and instruction, administration and supervision, or a closely related field.
• Three years of experience providing early intervention or special education services utilizing evidence-based practices within an early childhood setting.
• Experience with procedural safeguards in early intervention (Part C) and special education (Part B) including COMAR and IDEA regulations.
• Experience designing and delivering professional learning for early childhood special educators, related service providers and support staff including follow-up.
• Experience working with a variety of assessment instruments and techniques.
• Experience mentoring or coaching educators to improve instruction and meet the needs of all students.

Responsibilities

• Provides modeling, coaching, and support to staff and families to implement current evidence-based practices for Birth to 5 to promote implementation of high-quality early childhood instruction, specially designed instruction and behavioral interventions based on the observation, assessment, and data analysis process to focus on measurable growth and academic achievement for all students.
• Supports and implements initiatives of early childhood special education and HCPSS including teacher recruitment, school readiness, family engagement, community outreach, and instructional support.
• Travels among schools, homes, and community sites to support staff who work with infants and toddlers with an IFSP (Birth-4) and young children with an IEP (ages 3-5).
• Ensures consistent implementation of procedural safeguards for Birth to 5 programs within HCPSS. Assists staff and families with the transition process within Birth to 5 services, as well as the transition process to kindergarten.
• Designs and implements professional development for early childhood special educators, related service providers, support staff, administrators, community partners, and families.
• Attends IFSP and IEP team meetings, interagency coordination meetings, and other professional meetings within HCPSS and in the community as a representative of Early Childhood Special Education and supports effective communication and partnerships withing HCPSS departments and with community partners to create a network of support for families and young children with IFSPs and IEPs.

Benefits

• Membership in the Maryland State Retirement Agency (MSRA) pension plan is a mandatory condition of employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria defined in the State Personnel and Pensions Article and the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR).
• HCPSS offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.
• Information about additional benefits such as paid time off can be found in the negotiated agreement for employees in this bargaining unit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level