Special Education Non-Public Teacher Specialist

Special Education Non-Public Teacher Specialist

Calvert County Public School District ADMINISTRATION - Prince Frederick, Maryland Open in Google Maps

Job : 5884496
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

NOTICE OF VACANCY

August 13, 2026

POSITION: SPECIAL EDUCATION NON-PUBLIC TEACHER SPECIALIST

LOCATION: Department of Special Education

POSITION SUMMARY: Ensures the provision of a Free and Appropriate Public Education for students with disabilities in nonpublic Special Education placements; provides case management of all nonpublic student referrals and placements; has general knowledge of available nonpublic programs and services for students; serves as the Individualize Education Programs (IEP) Chairperson of all meetings for students in nonpublic placements.

REPORTS TO: Director/Supervisor(s) of Special Education

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND

EXPERIENCE:

At the time of application, the candidate must hold or be eligible for:

• A Master’s degree.
• Current Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate.
• A minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience in special education.
• Experience with students with significant behavioral and learning disabilities (preferred).

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND

SKILLS:

(These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities, and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions.) At the time of application, the candidate must have:

• Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication.
• Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to students, teachers, staff, parents, and community members.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and follow through to meet deadlines effectively.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations related to special education.
• Experience with writing compliant Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Knowledge of and experience with the Maryland On-line IEP.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and motor vehicle insurance.
• Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to the responsibilities listed below.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS,

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Complies with state and federal regulations for special education.
• Serves as the IEP Chairperson for all IEP meetings of students placed in nonpublic schools.
• Completes paperwork associated with IEP meetings, including meeting invitations/notices, prior written notices, etc.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and organized IEPs and confidential records.
• Complies with five-day, annual review and evaluation timelines.
• Attends IEP meetings for students referred to nonpublic placement.
• Attends monthly meetings with agencies to facilitate referral, placement, and discharge of students in nonpublic placements.
• Attends local transition meetings with the Student Services Department to facilitate a smooth transition for those students returning from out of county/state placements.
• Observes and monitors the nonpublic special education programs to ensure that services are implemented according to the IEP.
• Assists the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) with on-site compliance monitoring of nonpublic schools.
• Collaborates with school personnel to facilitate placement, assessment, and attendance at meetings.
• Collaborates with community agencies to facilitate referral, placement, and discharge of students.
• Prepares and submits nonpublic applications to MSDE accurately and in a timely manner.
• Prepares and submits the required paperwork for those students referred to out of state placements.
• Submits all nonpublic cost sheets and budget reports to MSDE accurately in a timely manner.
• Acts as the liaison between CCPS and the nonpublic schools.
• Attends professional development, trainings and other meetings related to nonpublic placements sponsored by MSDE, other agencies, or organizations.
• Keeps the Director of Special Education abreast of new students, changes in placement, nonpublic invoices, budget-related information, and issues to be resolved.
• Compiles and submits…