Special Educator: Child Identification (Two Positions)

Anne Arundel County Public Schools•Glen Burnie, MD

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Performs screening and comprehensive developmental evaluations of children aged three to five suspected of having a disability as defined by Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA). Work involves the administration of tests, assessing student performance from a variety of means. Counsels with parents, teachers, and administration. Conducts conferences, completes reports and collects relevant data.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required.
Two (2) years successful teaching experience at the special education, preschool level required.
Two (2) years successful experience administering and interpreting informal and formal assessments appropriate for preschool children required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of Individual Education Programs (IEP).
Knowledge of Special Education instructional diagnostic techniques.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to use specialized assessment and data analysis software.
Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).
Bilingual/Biliterate in English and targeted second language if assigned to bilingual program required. Otherwise, bilingual and biliterate in English and targeted second language preferred.
Hold or be eligible for educator certificate/license issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required.
Hold or be eligible for Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required.
Daily access to reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual and biliterate in English and targeted second language preferred.

Responsibilities

Administers pre-academic assessments utilizing all pertinent resources such as observations of parents and preschool teachers or direct assessment of children.
Analyze and interpret results of tests, provides input in the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEP), and assist in placement recommendations while considering the least restrictive environment.
Utilize normative data and analyze test findings in the interpretation of diagnostic data.
Prepare written assessment reports for students summarizing significant findings.
Develop and coordinate an evaluation schedule for students recommended for assessment through the IEP process.
Conducts follow-up conferences with parents and school staff regarding recommendations for further action(s).
Partners with the school-based and multi-disciplinary evaluation team as needed.
Maintains accurate and current records on each student served.
Complies with AACPS policies, procedures and guidelines established by the Division of Special Education.
Maintains data including, but not limited to, the number of students assessed, placed into special education, and other related data.
Assists in implementing collaborative activities with other professionals.
Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.