JOB SUMMARY
Performs monitoring for special education compliance using the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) rubrics and requirements in all Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) schools.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitors a representativbe number of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students receiving special education services.
• Identifies the staff members and specific IEPs to be monitored for assigned schools.
• Completes the MSDE and/or AACPS monitoring rubrics.
• Compiles monitoring data electronically within the prescribed schedule.
• Meets with the Program Manager for Compliance and Legal Issues, or designee, as scheduled.
• 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 applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required.

Experience

• Three (3) years special education experience required.
• Three (3) years experience in developing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Thorough understanding of the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 and COMAR regulations regarding Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Judgment, initiative, inter-personal, organizational, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Organizational, analytical, and planning skills.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and follow written instructions and specifications, communicate and work effectively and harmoniously with supervisors, administrators, and other employees.
• Demonstrated 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, electronic management program for special education, 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 Special Education Certificate 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

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

Work Environment
Location

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

Noise Level

• Quiet: over 2/3 percent of the time

Travel Requirements

• 5% monthly day travel within the community to attend monthly meeting at AACPS office.

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