Job DescriptionTerms of Employment: 12-month Exemption Status: ExemptSalary Scale: EACC, A2_SPhttps://www.ccboe.com/careers/salary-scalesPrimary Purpose: Provide executive leadership for specialized instruction, related services, accessibility supports, instructional improvement, and district accountability initiatives to ensure students with disabilities receive high-quality, evidence-based instruction and equitable access to educational opportunities while improving district performance and instructional outcomes.
Education and Work Experience- Master's and/or advanced graduate degree and/or doctoral degree in Special Education.
- Eligibility for or currently holds a Maryland certification in Special Education.
- Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience.
- Experience in providing Professional Learning to adults with proven instructional practices for students receiving special education services
- Maryland Administrator I credential required
- Preferred prior experience in supervising direct reports
Qualifications- Evidence of exemplary human relations skills.
- Ability to speak and write effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and supervise the work of others.
- Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in Special Education instructional practices, compliance, IEP writing, and monitoring of IEP goals.
- Commitment to the mission of Charles County Public Schools.
- Demonstrated successful leadership in educational activities.
- Understanding of effective schools' research and Special Education practice research, as well as demonstrated effort to implement the research findings into daily practices in schools.
- Understanding of the continuum of special education programs and services.
Essential Job FunctionsInstructional Leadership & Improvement
- Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of districtwide instructional practices for students with disabilities.
- Establish annual instructional priorities aligned with the Department of Specialized Instruction & Early Intervention Strategic Plan.
- Develop district guidance, instructional frameworks, and implementation expectations for Specially Designed Instruction (SDI), inclusive practices, intervention delivery, and progress monitoring.
- Monitor instructional implementation through data analysis, classroom observations, instructional rounds, and collaboration with school leaders.
- Lead district initiatives that improve academic outcomes for students with disabilities.
Related Services & Accessibility
- Partner closely with the Coordinator of Related Services to coordinate districtwide delivery of related and accessibility support services.
- Ensure consistent implementation of related service procedures across Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Assistive Technology, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, Vision Services, Audiology, Adapted Physical Education, and Mealtime Supports.
- Lead planning around staffing models, workload allocation, service delivery systems, and operational efficiencies.
- Analyze service delivery trends and recommend improvements that increase access and effectiveness.
Compensatory Services
- Lead district implementation of compensatory education services following IEP Team decisions, dispute resolution outcomes, corrective actions, mediation, or due process.
- Develop standardized procedures for scheduling, documenting, monitoring, and completing compensatory services.
- Monitor districtwide completion rates and ensure timely implementation.
- Coordinate communication with schools, providers, and the Division of Dispute Resolution & Compliance to support case closure.
Instructional Accountability & School Improvement
- Analyze instructional, behavioral, service delivery, and student outcome data to identify district trends and improvement priorities.
- Develop district improvement strategies based on student performance, service implementation, and instructional fidelity.
- Partner with principals to address instructional challenges and strengthen special education programming.
- Develop and monitor district instructional dashboards that support continuous improvement.
MSDE Accountability & Grant Management
- Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of improvement plans related to Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Special Education Indicators.
- Analyze state and local performance data and coordinate district strategies to improve accountability outcomes.
- Coordinate development and implementation of federal, state, and local grant initiatives supporting specialized instruction and related services.
- Collaborate on grant writing, implementation, budgeting, fiscal monitoring, and required reporting.
- Ensure instructional initiatives align with state accountability expectations and available funding sources.
Professional Learning & Capacity Building
- Develop districtwide professional learning plans for instructional staff, related service providers, instructional assistants, and school administrators.
- Lead implementation of evidence-based instructional practices through coaching, technical assistance, and collaborative learning structures.
- Develop instructional guidance documents, implementation tools, and district resources.
- Promote collaboration among instructional specialists, behavior specialists, related service providers, and school leadership teams.
Organizational Leadership
- Supervise Instructional Specialists and provide functional leadership for the Coordinator of Related Services and assigned instructional teams.
- Support staffing recommendations, organizational planning, and resource allocation.
- Lead cross-divisional initiatives that strengthen instructional quality and service delivery.
- Represent the Department in district committees, state initiatives, and collaborative partnerships.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Specialized Instruction & Early Intervention.
Environmental Factors and Physical RequirementsThe environmental factors and/or physical requirements of this position include the following: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee is frequently required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
Charles County Public Schools reserves the right to re-advertise and modify the content of vacancy announcements at any time; however, this may be the only notice for this position during the noted advertisement period.
