Job Description

Non-Public Instructional Specialist
Terms of Employment: 12-month
Exemption Status: Exempt
Salary Scale: EACC, A2, ISPE
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The Non-Public Instructional Specialist serves as the liaison between Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) and approved non-public educational programs serving students with disabilities. The position coordinates non-public referrals and placements, facilitates Individualized Education Program (IEP) processes, monitors program implementation and compliance, supports families and school-based teams, and ensures the delivery of special education services in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
• Master’s degree required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful experience in special education required.
• Experience working in a non-public school setting preferred.
• Administrator I certification preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Demonstrated expertise in special education programming and service delivery.
• Knowledge of educational assessment administration and interpretation.
• Knowledge of instructional best practices and evidence-based instructional methodologies.
• Knowledge of IEP development, implementation, and monitoring.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local special education regulations, including IDEA and COMAR.
• Experience utilizing the Maryland Online IEP (MOIEP) system.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, planning, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with staff, families, agencies, and community partners.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Serves as the primary liaison between CCPS and approved non-public schools serving students with disabilities.
• Coordinates referrals, placements, and ongoing program oversight for students attending non-public schools and residential treatment centers.
• Serves as the Local School System representative in matters involving student placement, program implementation, transportation, disciplinary actions, parent concerns, and related services.
• Facilitates and chairs the IEP meetings for students referred to or placed in non-public programs and supports school-based teams throughout the IEP process.
• Serves as case manager for students placed in non-public schools, residential treatment centers, and students residing in Charles County whose placements are funded by other jurisdictions.
• Ensures implementation of special education and related services in accordance with student IEPs and applicable legal requirements.
• Monitors compliance with IDEA, COMAR, MSDE regulations, and local procedures related to non-public placements and services.
• Maintains oversight of student records and ensures appropriate access to educational information through the Maryland Online IEP system.
• Conducts student observations, educational assessments, and program reviews to evaluate student progress and placement effectiveness.
• Coordinates annual reviews, reevaluations, transition planning, and other required meetings with families, school personnel, non-public providers, and community agencies.
• Collaborates with Student Services, Transportation, Procurement, Finance, and other departments to support student services and program operations.
• Monitors student attendance, academic progress, graduation requirements, and transcript verification.
• Provides technical assistance and professional development related to special education compliance, IEP development, assessment practices, instructional strategies, and behavioral supports.
• Investigates and resolves concerns involving students, families, and non-public providers and provides follow-up to appropriate stakeholders.
• Participates in MSDE monitoring activities, technical assistance workgroups, accreditation reviews, and other state-level initiatives.
• Assists with development and monitoring of contracts, expenditures, financial reports, and budget activities associated with non-public placements.
• Maintains accurate records, prepares required reports, and utilizes technology to support in-person, virtual, and hybrid meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education and Director of Compliance.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The 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 ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee frequently is 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.

The Charles County public school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its programs, activities or employment practices. For inquiries, please contact Dr. Michael Blanchard, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (students) or Nikial M. Majors, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 coordinator (employees/ adults), at Charles County Public Schools, Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata, MD 20646; 301-932-6610/301-870-3814. For special accommodations call 301-934-7230 or TDD 1-800-735-2258 two weeks prior to the event.