Title Code:

Special Educator: Student Assessment

JOB SUMMARY

The special educator is responsible for completing in-depth academic assessments, including the accurate administration and scoring of standardized assessments, informal assessments, classroom observations, analyzing classroom performance and work samples, and collaboration with school and central office staff members. Collaborates with the school team to develop the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP), and participates in IEP team meetings. Acts as a system-wide resource on the administration of standardized and informal academic assessments, and provides regular professional development.

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Administers, scores, and analyzes individually administered standardized academic assessments.
Utilizes the Examiner’s Manual and technical information for each assessment.
Utilizes informal academic assessments.
Observes students in a variety of settings.
Works collaboratively with other members of IEP team, central office staff members, school-based staff members, students, and families.
Incorporates classroom performance data, work samples, and informal assessment into the academic assessment report.
Assists with the IEP process for assigned cases.
Communicates with families and school staff throughout the assessment process.
Improves his/her own professional growth through an on-going program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at universities, colleges, institutions of higher education.
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

Master's Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required.

Experience

Five (5) years successful experience administering and interpreting formal and informal assessments required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

In depth knowledge of special education processes and commercially available academic assessments.
Excellent written and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrates a strong diagnostic background and the ability to analyze data in determining instructional implications.
Demonstrated ability to provide professional development.
Demonstrated leadership qualities and collaboration as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
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 Special Education Certificate issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required.
Upon hire, 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

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: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 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: over 2/3 percent 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 percent of the time

Noise Level

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

Weight & Force
Lifting and carrying requirements

None:

Travel Requirements

100% weekly day travel within the county to attend county-wide assessment team meetings.

JOB INFORMATION

Approved Date:	12/1/2024
Established Date:	10/1/2024
Title Code:	D01910
Title:	SPECIAL EDUCATOR: STUDENT ASSESSMENT
Alternate Title:	Special Educator: Student Assessment
Reports to Generic:	Coordinator
Reports to Specific:	COORDINATOR: SPECIAL SERVICES

ORGANIZATION

Division:	Academics
Business Unit:	Specialized Instruction & Early Intervention
Department:	Instructional Programming & Service Access
Negotiated Agreement:	Teachers Association of Anne Arundel County (TAAAC)

HR JOB INFORMATION

Unit:	I
Days Worked:	191
FLSA Exemption Status:	Exempt
Grade:	TG01;TG02;TG03;TG04;TG10;TG05;TG06;TG07 Click HERE to view Terms of Employment, Benefits and Salary Scale. Scroll down to locate (Unit 1 - Teachers)
Essential Job:
Months Worked:	12
Hours Worked:	7.5
Job Family:	Educational Services
Sub-Function:	Teacher

VR# 24092