Specialist: Comprehensive School Support

Anne Arundel County Public Schools•Annapolis, MD

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Comprehensive School Support Specialist serves as a district-wide expert responsible for coordinating, implementing, and supporting tiered interventions that improve student outcomes and reduce disparities in identification, discipline, and academic achievement. This role provides coaching, professional development, and technical assistance to school leaders, teachers, and district staff to embed culturally responsive, data-driven, and equity-focused practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required
Two (2) years experience in teaching, school counseling, school social work, school psychology, or behavioral analysis required
Expertise in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), PBIS, and culturally responsive interventions.
Strong data analysis skills to track student performance, identify disproportionality trends, and guide intervention planning.
Ability to design and facilitate professional development that promotes equity, inclusion, and positive student outcomes.
Strong collaboration skills to work with school leaders, educators, and community partners in implementing systemic change.
Proficiency in technology and student data platforms (Google Suite, and other instructional tools).
Commitment to equity-based education, with demonstrated experience in reducing disparities in student discipline, referrals, and academic achievement.
Demonstrates ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
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

Master's Degree in Education or related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university preferred
Two (2) years successful classroom teaching experience preferred
Two (2) years experience with the Special Education process preferred
Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).
Hold or be eligible for Educator Certification: Advanced Professional Certificate (APC) issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) preferred
Hold or be eligible for Educator License: Advanced Professional License (APL) issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) preferred
Hold or be eligible for School Counselor Certification issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) preferred
Hold or be eligible for School Psychologist Certification issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) preferred
Hold or be eligible for School Social Worker Certification issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) preferred
Hold or be eligible for Educator Certification: Administrator I Certificate issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) preferred

Responsibilities

Collects and analyzes student data on academic performance, discipline referrals, attendance, and special education placement to identify disproportionality trends and systemic inequities.
Collaborates with school leadership teams to develop and implement school-specific intervention plans that address racial disparities in discipline, identification, and academic achievement.
Assists educators in strengthening tiered instruction through inclusive, evidence-based strategies that prevent biased referrals and disciplinary actions.
Provides individualized coaching to educators on embedding culturally responsive teaching practices, fostering equitable student engagement, and mitigating bias in disciplinary decisions.
Conducts equity-focused discipline audits and recommends alternatives to exclusionary practices such as suspensions, office referrals, and disproportionate special education placements and supports schools in designing and executing equity-centered action plans that align with district-wide initiatives for reducing student outcome disparities.
Develops and leads workshops on culturally responsive teaching, implicit bias, trauma-informed practices, restorative justice, and equitable student evaluation.
Partners with school administrators, counselors, social workers, and district leadership to integrate equity-based strategies within school policies and intervention frameworks.
Works with families, community organizations, and advocacy groups to increase awareness of tiered interventions, special education services, and culturally responsive discipline approaches.
Promotes a positive and inclusive school culture by implementing strategies that foster belonging, student voice, and trust among marginalized student groups.
Analyzes district policies and school procedures to identify potential barriers to equity and recommend revisions that align with federal and state regulations.
Utilizes data visualization tools and reflection sessions to assess the effectiveness of intervention efforts, ensuring sustainable change in student outcomes.
Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.