SALARY:
$66,372 - $91,728 with employee benefits package
Paygrade 15
HOURS:
12 months, 40 hours, 260 days
Bargaining Unit: This position is part of the supervisory support services bargaining unit
FLSA: Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor''s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in education or related field. Master''s degree preferred.
- Minimum of five years of successful experience in education.
- Strong understanding of the community schools strategy through the Blueprint for Maryland's Future.
- Experience with MTSS implementation and intervention planning.
- Experience serving on or leading Student Services Teams.
- Experience working with diverse student populations and families.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Home Instruction Program Coordination
- Coordinate and oversee all district Home Schooling applications and compliance.
- Review applications and supporting documentation for Home Schooling eligibility.
- Ensure program implementation complies with Maryland State Department of Education regulations and district procedures.
- Coordinate the assignment and support of Home Schooling portfolio reviewers.
- Serve as liaison among families, schools, and district personnel regarding Home Schooling eligibility and compliance.
- Monitor student participation, progress, and transitions back to public school programs.
- Maintain required records, reporting, and program documentation.
- Provide training and guidance to school personnel regarding Home Schooling procedures.
Student Services Team (SST) Support
- Provide guidance and technical assistance to SST Chairs and school-based teams.
- Support schools in implementing SST procedures with fidelity.
- Facilitate problem-solving processes for students experiencing behavioral, attendance, or social-emotional difficulties.
- Assist teams in selecting appropriate interventions and developing action plans.
- Support the review and monitoring of intervention data and outcomes.
- Help ensure consistency of SST processes across all schools.
- Develop tools, templates, and resources to support SST effectiveness.
Intervention Resource Development
- Develop and maintain a district intervention resource bank.
- Research evidence-based intervention strategies and programs.
- Create guidance documents, implementation tools, and training materials.
- Support schools in differentiating interventions based on student needs.
- Coordinate professional learning opportunities related to MTSS and intervention practices.
- Share best practices across schools and departments.
Collaboration and Consultation
- Collaborate with administrators, counselors, social workers, school psychologists, nurses, PPWs, and other student support personnel.
- Assist with district initiatives related to attendance, behavior, wellness, school climate, and student success.
- Support continuous improvement efforts through data analysis and stakeholder feedback.
Other Duties
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of School Climate and Safety.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of MTSS frameworks and intervention systems.
- Knowledge of attendance, behavior, and student support processes.
- Knowledge of Home Instruction regulations and procedures.
- Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to facilitate teams and build collaborative relationships.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to provide professional development and coaching.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.