Title Code:

Specialist: Comprehensive School Support

JOB SUMMARY
The Comprehensive School Support Specialist serves as a district-wide expert responsible for coordinating, implementing, and supporting tiered interventions that improve student outcomes and reduce disparities in identification, discipline, and academic achievement. This role provides coaching, professional development, and technical assistance to school leaders, teachers, and district staff to embed culturally responsive, data-driven, and equity-focused practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Collects and analyzes student data on academic performance, discipline referrals, attendance, and special education placement to identify disproportionality trends and systemic inequities.
Collaborates with school leadership teams to develop and implement school-specific intervention plans that address racial disparities in discipline, identification, and academic achievement. Assists educators in strengthening tiered instruction through inclusive, evidence-based strategies that prevent biased referrals and disciplinary actions.
Provides individualized coaching to educators on embedding culturally responsive teaching practices, fostering equitable student engagement, and mitigating bias in disciplinary decisions.
Conducts equity-focused discipline audits and recommends alternatives to exclusionary practices such as suspensions, office referrals, and disproportionate special education placements and supports schools in designing and executing equity-centered action plans that align with district-wide initiatives for reducing student outcome disparities.
Develops and leads workshops on culturally responsive teaching, implicit bias, trauma-informed practices, restorative justice, and equitable student evaluation.
Partners with school administrators, counselors, social workers, and district leadership to integrate equity-based strategies within school policies and intervention frameworks.
Works with families, community organizations, and advocacy groups to increase awareness of tiered interventions, special education services, and culturally responsive discipline approaches.
Promotes a positive and inclusive school culture by implementing strategies that foster belonging, student voice, and trust among marginalized student groups.
Analyzes district policies and school procedures to identify potential barriers to equity and recommend revisions that align with federal and state regulations.
Utilizes data visualization tools and reflection sessions to assess the effectiveness of intervention efforts, ensuring sustainable change in student outcomes.
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

Two (2) years experience in teaching, school counseling, school social work, school psychology, or behavioral analysis required; and
Two (2) years successful classroom teaching experience preferred;
Two (2) 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

Expertise in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), PBIS, and culturally responsive interventions.
Strong data analysis skills to track student performance, identify disproportionality trends, and guide intervention planning.
Ability to design and facilitate professional development that promotes equity, inclusion, and positive student outcomes.
Strong collaboration skills to work with school leaders, educators, and community partners in implementing systemic change.
Proficiency in technology and student data platforms (Google Suite, and other instructional tools).
Commitment to equity-based education, with demonstrated experience in reducing disparities in student discipline, referrals, and academic achievement.
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 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; or
Hold or be eligible for School Counselor Certification issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) preferred; or
Hold or be eligible for School Psychologist Certification issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) preferred; or
Hold or be eligible for School Social Worker Certification issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) preferred;
Hold or be eligible for Educator Certification: Administrator I 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

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 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: between 1/3 and 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

None:

Travel Requirements

10% day travel within the community to schools and district offices to provide support and training.
5% day travel within the community to attend professional learning sessions, school meetings, and coaching events as required.

JOB INFORMATION

Approved Date:	5/1/2025
Established Date:	2/28/2025
Title Code:	C05165
Title:	SPECIALIST: COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL SUPPORT
Alternate Title:	Specialist: Comprehensive School Support
Reports to Generic:	Director
Reports to Specific:	DIRECTOR: SPECIALIZED PROGRAMMING

ORGANIZATION

Division:	Academics
Business Unit:	Specialized Instruction & Early Intervention
Department:	Specialized Programming
Negotiated Agreement:

HR JOB INFORMATION

Unit:	V
Days Worked:	260
FLSA Exemption Status:	Exempt
Grade:	PG05 Click HERE to view Terms of Employment, Benefits and Salary Scale. Scroll down to locate (Unit 5 – Professional Staff)
Essential Job:
Months Worked:	12
Hours Worked:	8
Job Family:	Instructional Services
Sub-Function:	Educational Specialists

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