The Special Education Lead Teacher will work directly with their school-based IEP Chairperson and the Department of Special Education in order to: Gain further understanding of the procedural and legal requirements of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process through attendance at various professional development activities such as IEP Chairpersons’ meeting and after school workshops. Serve as an on-site resource and support for colleagues in their school building. Share information at their school in specific areas/components of the IEP process such as writing standards-based IEPs, data collection, Maryland Online IEP, etc. Facilitate professional development at their schools under the direction of the Special Education Department.Develop skills in the area of IEP meeting facilitation and decision making.