Resource Teacher, Comprehensive Coordinated Early Intervening Services

JOB TITLE: Resource Teacher, Comprehensive Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CCEIS) 10 Month

REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Teaching and Learning

DEFINITION: Provides instructional, behavioral, and compliance support to schools with CCEIS needs to assist in understanding alternatives to disciplinary removal; as well as with students in accessing the general education curriculum, in the least restrictive environment. Assists schools with collecting, organizing, and analyzing data that aids with the development of individualized programming for students requiring behavioral supports. Provides support, guidance, and consultation regarding the legal aspects of special education to ensure schools adhere to federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and state Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) guidelines.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Assists schools in identifying appropriate academic, behavioral, and compliance supports to educate students in their least restrictive environment.

Conducts professional development to increase awareness of positive behavior intervention, equity, and alternative disciplinary methods. Completes fidelity checks to monitor effectiveness of professional development strategies.

Supports identified schools with planning, modeling, and coaching of alternatives to disciplinary removal.

Provides professional development to school teams on measuring and monitoring student progress towards Individualized Education Program (IEP) goal mastery and students’ response to targeted instructional and behavioral practices and specialized instruction.

Collaborates with various administrative teams, academic teams, and individual teachers to discuss academic functional, communication and behavioral needs of students receiving special education services. Identifies appropriate strategies and interventions.

Collaborates with members of the Department of Special Education (DSE) and school-based staff to address identified disproportionality of disciplinary removals.

Participates in IEP team meetings, as necessary, and assists with the development of Individualized Education Programs.

Facilitates, monitors, and implements county-wide, targeted, and school-based professional development.

Collaborates with a variety of stakeholders to address school-based and student specific compliance needs relating to Tier II support under the CCEIS support framework.

Conducts formal and informal assessments as related to behavioral needs and interventions planning requested.

Performs other duties as assigned.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree, plus three years of successful teaching experience working with students in special education. Two years of experience with the facilitation and/or active participant in the IEP process is preferred. Master’s degree in special education or equivalent preferred.

Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of or eligibility for a Maryland Standard Professional Certificate. Special education endorsement preferred. Advanced Professional Certificate preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of compliance with federal and state mandates including mediation and due process procedures.
Knowledge of support services and training for schools’ staff, state legislation for students with disabilities, and services to students with hearing, vision, physical, speech-language, cognitive, emotional, and learning disabilities.
Demonstration of outstanding oral and written communication skills
Demonstration of strong leadership, communication, and human relations skills
Possession of technology competency (e.g., database, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications); skill and experience in data analysis and application.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
The work of this class is generally performed both in school and office environments. Travel to schools throughout Baltimore County is required. Work includes the operation of office equipment, computers, and assistive technology devices. Limited physical activities may be required.

COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS: Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) is committed to providing the highest quality education to BCPS students and staff while ensuring the health and safety of its students, employees, customers, clients, contractors, interns, and other visitors. BCPS strongly encourages all persons to be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. Information about accessing COVID-19 vaccines and boosters can be found at https://coronavirusvaccineoutreach-bc-gis.hub.arcgis.com/. Detailed information about BCPS' COVID-19 mitigation plan and requirements can be found at https://www.bcps.org/covid19.

FLSA: Exempt

Eligible for membership in the Maryland State Retirement System

Created: 3/2022

This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required.

Application Instructions

Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with the Baltimore County Public Schools, and a separate completed application must be submitted for each position and location in which you are interested.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors.. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc will not be accepted.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
• Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (State of Maryland, Senate Bill 315, effective October 1, 1986) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $81.00. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Badges and Benefits session.
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9600 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 118, Baltimore, MD 21220 (443-809-4360).

Contact Information

Sally Barbieri
Human Resources Officer
6901 Charles Street, E Building
Towson, Maryland 21204
Phone: 443-809-4605
Fax: 410-296-0568
Email: sbarbieri@bcps.org