FY27: Instructional Specialist, Special Education Services, 1.0 FTE

Job Description - FY27: Instructional Specialist, Special Education Services, 1.0 FTE (2600774)

Job Description

FY27: Instructional Specialist, Special Education Services, 1.0 FTE

Job Specific Information: The wage range for this position is a salary between $78,361 and $159,500 based on education and experience. For information about benefits, please follow the link below. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view

MCPS Official Job Description

Summary Description:

Under the direction of the Director of Special Education Services, assists with day-to-day department operations, program implementation, and project management. Provides consultation, professional learning and technical support to schools regarding instructional and behavioral practices to support students with disabilities; coordinates specialized services, and develops systems and processes that promote effective service delivery. Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, IDEA, and COMAR to guarantee high-quality service delivery for students with disabilities ages 3?21 across Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). Physical Demands: As required by the duties and responsibilities of the job. Special Requirements: Ability to occasionally work evening or weekends to attend meetings.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of COMAR, IDEA, IEP development, and research-based academic interventions including Tier 3 reading/math supports, differentiated instruction, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and specially designed instructional practices.Demonstrated proficiency in collecting, auditing, and analyzing student data to evaluate scheduling, expand inclusive access to rigorous coursework, and manage progress monitoring using the Maryland Online IEP Tool, databases (Microsoft/Google Suite), and assistive technologies. Proven ability to design, facilitate, and coordinate professional learning activities and central office meetings while collaborating across the school communities to observe, analyze, and support instructional delivery. Capacity to lead department projects, support grant writing and budget oversight, adapt instructional materials, and draft clear written correspondence and reports. Excellent written and oral communication skills, with flexibility for occasional evening or weekend work to meet deadlines and programmatic needs.

Education Training Experience:

Master?s degree in Special Education or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. Five or more years of successful experience in assessment, identification, programming, designing behavior plans, conducting FBA?s, and developing instruction for students with disabilities (ages 3?21). Experience planning, conducting professional learning activities and leading system work required. Meets the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certified trainer requirements or a comparable equivalent certification to CPI is desirable.Certification/Licensure: Must hold or be eligible for State of Maryland certification in Special Education or a related field.

Job

: Instructional Specialist

Not applicable

Organization

: Offices

Primary Location

: Rockville

Schedule

: Full-time | 1.000 (80 hours bi-weekly)

Working Months: 12

Shift

: Day Job

Job Posting

: Oct 30, 2026, 10:41:32 PM - Ongoing