Montgomery County Public Schools
FY 26: Cross Functional Team Special Education Coordinator
Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, Maryland, us, 20849
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Division of Special Education, the Cross-Functional Team Special Education Coordinator serves as a member of a cross-functional team and coordinates and leads the special education instructional specialist within the cross-functional teams at the assigned schools, collaborating with the director of Division of School Leadership to provide services and supports to schools. Eighty percent (80%) of this role is dedicated to providing direct service and support to schools in the field, ensuring compliance and the effective implementation of special education services. Provides on-site coaching and support to school-based teams to ensure the provision of specialized designed instruction and related services for students receiving special education services. Collaborates with school administrators and leadership teams to integrate the needs of students receiving special education services into the School Improvement Plan (SIP). Supports schools in implementing the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) in accordance with federal, state, and local policies and procedures related to students receiving special education services. Monitors and analyzes academic achievement, attendance, behavior, disproportionality, suspensions, and least restrictive environment (LRE) for students receiving special education services. Coaches school-based teams in using MCPS data tools and the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Accountability Model to track and improve outcomes for students receiving special education services. Develops and facilitates Professional Learning Opportunities (PLOs) focused on: Academic achievement and instructional best practices, social-emotional learning and student success, and equity and access for diverse populations of students receiving special education services. Models and coaches school-based teams in best practices for instruction, compliance, and inclusive practices. Works collaboratively with other special education staff members within the cross-functional team to ensure a cohesive and aligned approach to school-based support. Engages with central office departments, school leadership teams, and systemwide stakeholders to ensure alignment of K-12 curriculum, assessment, instruction, and professional learning with the needs of students receiving special education services. Promotes parent/guardian involvement in the individualized education program (IEP) process and transitions between elementary, middle, high, and specialized school services. Accountability & Supervision: Supervised and evaluated by the Director of Special Education and coordinated with the Division of School Leadership and Improvement to ensure compliance-related effectiveness and instructional impact. Responsibilities
Provides on-site coaching and support to school-based teams to ensure the provision of specialized designed instruction and related services for students receiving special education services. Collaborates with school administrators and leadership teams to integrate the needs of students receiving special education services into the School Improvement Plan (SIP). Supports schools in implementing the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) in accordance with federal, state, and local policies and procedures related to students receiving special education services. Monitors and analyzes academic achievement, attendance, behavior, disproportionality, suspensions, and least restrictive environment (LRE) for students receiving special education services. Coaches school-based teams in using MCPS data tools and the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Accountability Model to track and improve outcomes for students receiving special education services. Develops and facilitates Professional Learning Opportunities (PLOs) focused on academic achievement and instructional best practices, social-emotional learning and student success, and equity and access for diverse populations of students receiving special education services. Models and coaches school-based teams in best practices for instruction, compliance, and inclusive practices. Works collaboratively with other special education staff members within the cross-functional team to ensure a cohesive and aligned approach to school-based support. Engages with central office departments, school leadership teams, and systemwide stakeholders to ensure alignment of K-12 curriculum, assessment, instruction, and professional learning with the needs of students receiving special education services. Promotes parent/guardian involvement in the individualized education program (IEP) process and transitions between elementary, middle, high, and specialized school services. Qualifications
Master's degree in special education or related field; required five years or more teaching experience serving students receiving special education services across a range of ages and service delivery models, preferably in public schools; three or more years of experience consulting and providing technical support in the field of special education to school-teams and planning, implementing and evaluating professional learning opportunities; other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience, which demonstrate the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position, may be considered. Meets Maryland state certification requirements for supervisor or Administrator I. Certification in special education or a related field. Completion of OAT I or II or ability to complete within one year of the position start date. Thorough knowledge of federal and state special education laws and MCPS policies and procedures regarding the instruction of students receiving special education services and the continuum of service delivery models; knowledge of the MCPS K-12 curriculum; working knowledge of the Maryland Online Individualized Education Program (MOIEP) tool; ability to access and analyze a range of data related to the MSDE Report Card and the MSDE SPPI/APRs framework using MCPS data monitoring tools; considerable knowledge related to best practices in specialized designed instruction, curriculum, assessment, behavior, accommodations, supplementary aids and services, co-teaching, to promote inclusive practices and opportunities for students receiving special education services in the least restrictive environment; the ability to work collaboratively with MCPS staff members, community partners, parents/guardians, and students with cultural competence throughout the entire special education process; excellent oral and written communication and time/document management skills; the independent ability to establish priorities, organize resources, problem solve, and seek appropriate resources and consultation from other staff members as necessary; and a commitment to ongoing professional learning. Job Specific Information
The wage range for this position is between $123,551 and $171,974. For information about benefits, please follow the link below. The Job Grade is N. The Primary Location is Rockville. The Schedule is Full-time. The Working Months is 12. The Shift is Day Job. The Job Posting date is Oct 15, 2025, 1:36:44 PM.
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Under the supervision of the Division of Special Education, the Cross-Functional Team Special Education Coordinator serves as a member of a cross-functional team and coordinates and leads the special education instructional specialist within the cross-functional teams at the assigned schools, collaborating with the director of Division of School Leadership to provide services and supports to schools. Eighty percent (80%) of this role is dedicated to providing direct service and support to schools in the field, ensuring compliance and the effective implementation of special education services. Provides on-site coaching and support to school-based teams to ensure the provision of specialized designed instruction and related services for students receiving special education services. Collaborates with school administrators and leadership teams to integrate the needs of students receiving special education services into the School Improvement Plan (SIP). Supports schools in implementing the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) in accordance with federal, state, and local policies and procedures related to students receiving special education services. Monitors and analyzes academic achievement, attendance, behavior, disproportionality, suspensions, and least restrictive environment (LRE) for students receiving special education services. Coaches school-based teams in using MCPS data tools and the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Accountability Model to track and improve outcomes for students receiving special education services. Develops and facilitates Professional Learning Opportunities (PLOs) focused on: Academic achievement and instructional best practices, social-emotional learning and student success, and equity and access for diverse populations of students receiving special education services. Models and coaches school-based teams in best practices for instruction, compliance, and inclusive practices. Works collaboratively with other special education staff members within the cross-functional team to ensure a cohesive and aligned approach to school-based support. Engages with central office departments, school leadership teams, and systemwide stakeholders to ensure alignment of K-12 curriculum, assessment, instruction, and professional learning with the needs of students receiving special education services. Promotes parent/guardian involvement in the individualized education program (IEP) process and transitions between elementary, middle, high, and specialized school services. Accountability & Supervision: Supervised and evaluated by the Director of Special Education and coordinated with the Division of School Leadership and Improvement to ensure compliance-related effectiveness and instructional impact. Responsibilities
Provides on-site coaching and support to school-based teams to ensure the provision of specialized designed instruction and related services for students receiving special education services. Collaborates with school administrators and leadership teams to integrate the needs of students receiving special education services into the School Improvement Plan (SIP). Supports schools in implementing the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) in accordance with federal, state, and local policies and procedures related to students receiving special education services. Monitors and analyzes academic achievement, attendance, behavior, disproportionality, suspensions, and least restrictive environment (LRE) for students receiving special education services. Coaches school-based teams in using MCPS data tools and the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Accountability Model to track and improve outcomes for students receiving special education services. Develops and facilitates Professional Learning Opportunities (PLOs) focused on academic achievement and instructional best practices, social-emotional learning and student success, and equity and access for diverse populations of students receiving special education services. Models and coaches school-based teams in best practices for instruction, compliance, and inclusive practices. Works collaboratively with other special education staff members within the cross-functional team to ensure a cohesive and aligned approach to school-based support. Engages with central office departments, school leadership teams, and systemwide stakeholders to ensure alignment of K-12 curriculum, assessment, instruction, and professional learning with the needs of students receiving special education services. Promotes parent/guardian involvement in the individualized education program (IEP) process and transitions between elementary, middle, high, and specialized school services. Qualifications
Master's degree in special education or related field; required five years or more teaching experience serving students receiving special education services across a range of ages and service delivery models, preferably in public schools; three or more years of experience consulting and providing technical support in the field of special education to school-teams and planning, implementing and evaluating professional learning opportunities; other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience, which demonstrate the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position, may be considered. Meets Maryland state certification requirements for supervisor or Administrator I. Certification in special education or a related field. Completion of OAT I or II or ability to complete within one year of the position start date. Thorough knowledge of federal and state special education laws and MCPS policies and procedures regarding the instruction of students receiving special education services and the continuum of service delivery models; knowledge of the MCPS K-12 curriculum; working knowledge of the Maryland Online Individualized Education Program (MOIEP) tool; ability to access and analyze a range of data related to the MSDE Report Card and the MSDE SPPI/APRs framework using MCPS data monitoring tools; considerable knowledge related to best practices in specialized designed instruction, curriculum, assessment, behavior, accommodations, supplementary aids and services, co-teaching, to promote inclusive practices and opportunities for students receiving special education services in the least restrictive environment; the ability to work collaboratively with MCPS staff members, community partners, parents/guardians, and students with cultural competence throughout the entire special education process; excellent oral and written communication and time/document management skills; the independent ability to establish priorities, organize resources, problem solve, and seek appropriate resources and consultation from other staff members as necessary; and a commitment to ongoing professional learning. Job Specific Information
The wage range for this position is between $123,551 and $171,974. For information about benefits, please follow the link below. The Job Grade is N. The Primary Location is Rockville. The Schedule is Full-time. The Working Months is 12. The Shift is Day Job. The Job Posting date is Oct 15, 2025, 1:36:44 PM.
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