Resource Teacher – Non-Public

Under the direction of the Instructional Supervisor, Special Education - Non-Public, the Resource Teacher – Non-Public will be responsible for monitoring, assisting and participating in the coordination of Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team meetings for students with disabilities who require a more restrictive placement.

Acts as liaison with assigned nonpublic programs;

Acts as case manager for students placed in assigned nonpublic programs;

Develops, implements and reviews IEPs, which include specific instructional techniques designed to facilitate the movement of students to less restrictive environments;

Serves as liaison with other agencies, including the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), in developing and securing appropriate educational placements for students with disabilities;

Prepares funding packets for transmittal to MSDE for approval of placements, as mandated by both federal and state law;

Maintains and oversees all aspects of the identified program and/or related services;

Provides written communication in the form of letters, IEP revisions and prior written notices to advise school personnel and parents about IEP meetings as well as follow-up letters regarding team recommendations to schools, parents, lawyers, teachers and other team members;

Oversees the collection and distribution of data;

Completes educational assessments and reports as needed;

Monitors critical database information; and

Performs other duties as assigned.

Thorough knowledge of public and private programs for students with disabilities;

Knowledge and understanding of strategies in monitoring and evaluating student performance and in developing instructional plans to improve student performance;

Knowledge and ability to develop and implement effective transition plans for students with disabilities;

Ability to work as part of a collaborative team;

Familiarity with best practices in the field of special education and related services;

Ability to work independently and effectively with students, parents, colleagues, administrators, office staff and other members of the school community.

Experience with chairing IEP Team meetings; and

Effective oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in special education or related area required. A minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience in Special Education or related services required.



Holds or is eligible for a Maryland Professional Certificate in Special Education required. Dual certification in General and Special Education preferred.



No direct supervisory responsibilities.



The physical demands 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.




The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.




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