JOB SUMMARY
The Pre K-K School Climate Senior Specialist supports multiple schools by training, coaching, and evaluating the implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework to create a positive school climate. Provides support to school-based and central office staff by developing, selecting, and modifying coaching plans, professional development and training materials to meet the needs of individual schools.

Additional Work Days/Hours
Based on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:

• Ability to work flexible schedules
• Outside of normal business hours

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides training and/or professional development related to MTSS framework at the county, school, and individual level.
• Provides technical support for school teams around data-based collection tools.
• Coaches multiple schools in best practices on data-based decision making to create plans utilizing tiered interventions and strategies.
• Evaluates implementation fidelity of MTSS framework to include Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Restorative Practices (RP), and Collaborative Decision Making (CDM).
• Collects and analyzes data to monitor school and individual student progress to recommend strategies for improvement in all three tiers – universal (Tier 1), group (Tier 2) and individual (Tier 3) as data dictates.
• Trains school teams on best practices, strategies, and evidence-based interventions.
• Coaches school teams in maintaining on-going communication among stakeholders to create a positive school climate and effective MTSS structures.
• Attends and actively participates in professional development.
• Attends, models and leads restorative practices and/or other school-based meetings.
• Serves on county, school-based, and/or state leadership committees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required;
• Master's Degree in Education or related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university preferred;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Experience

• Three (3) years experience with Restorative Practices, leading a problem-solving team or CDM and coaching required;
• Three (3) years successful classroom teaching experience preferred;
• Three (3) years experience with the Special Education process preferred;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of current trends and research in field of specialization.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in technical areas of instruction.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities as a member of a school staff.
• Demonstrated organization, oral and written communication skills that demonstrate a professional demeanor.
• Ability to employ a variety of teaching styles to respond to the needs of diverse learners.
• Knowledgeable about the problem-solving process and its role in system/program evolution and response to intervention.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze and use data.
• Ability to use instructional technology hardware such as document cameras, presenters, and SmartBoards etc.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• Hold or be eligible for Restorative Practices Certification (including Training of Trainers) issued by International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP) preferred.
• Hold or be eligible for Educator Certification: Advanced Professional Certificate (APC) issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) preferred; or
• Hold or be eligible for Educator License: Advanced Professional License (APL) issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) preferred.
• Hold or be eligible for Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required; and
• Daily access to reliable transportation.

Driving Requirements

• Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.
• Personal Vehicle

LEADERSHIP ROLE

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Standing: under 1/3 of the time
• Walking: under 1/3 of the time
• Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Driving: over 2/3 of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision
The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• No special vision requirements

Work Environment
Location

• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 of the time

Noise Level

• Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time

Weight & Force
Lifting and carrying requirements

• Up to 10 pounds: under 1/3 of the time

Travel Requirements

• 50% weekly day travel within the county to support schools.

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VR#24206