Temporary Consultant - Early Childhood Special Education

DESCRIPTION 

The current position is a part-time position (approximately 20 hours per week). This position supports special education processes and procedural safeguards for children and families ages Birth-5. The position coordinates with Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) team members, Department of Special Education (DSE) staff, school-based staff, and other stakeholders to ensure processes for transition, referral, intake and evaluation are consistent, compliant and family friendly. The position provides ongoing instructional support through coaching and mentoring for early childhood special education teachers.  

This position opens September 15, 2025 and closes September 29, 2025. This position is grant-funded. Please review the Employment Information for more detail.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

Applicants must meet all the qualifications below to be considered for the vacancy. 

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood special education or related field 

Certification/Licensure: 

Priority will be given to applicants who: 

• Maintain certification in early childhood special education, special education, or early childhood education. 

• Maintain certification in area of profession (e.g., ASHA, AOTA, APTA, MD Licensure, Teaching Certification). 

Experience: 

• Minimum of 3 years working in early childhood special education or related field 

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES 

The list below is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. 

• Provide coaching and/or mentoring support to identified staff based upon the direction of the ECSE Instructional Facilitator and/or Resource Teacher. 

• Participation and support in identified projects supporting professional growth and development, compliance, and/or targeted support to schools and/or staff. 

• Engage in professional learning for assessment and evaluation process, compliance and documentation in the special education process. These needs may change from year to year based on changes in COMAR, continuum of services (Note: professional learning may occur at Countywide Professional Day or at identified ECSE meetings). 

• Participate in teaming meetings with school-based teams supporting instruction and student/family needs, via virtually or in person. 

• Collaborate with ECSE Instructional Facilitator, Resource Teachers, and EIAT/TTT Program Head and/or Team Leader to determine needed supports. 

• Provide support as an instructional specialist for identified initiatives (e.g., Book Share, Reflective Coaching, Teaming). 

• Collaborate with other ECSE staff members to ensure responsiveness to needs of the school team and/or identified staff requests. 

• Coordinate evaluations, assessments and meetings with team members and families to ensure compliance within the assessment and evaluation process. 

• Complete assessment and evaluation, case management, and/or special education services as needed to support Early Childhood Special Education teachers and staff. 

• Maintenance of the contact logs, including up to date contact logs and organization of documents. 

• Use of technology, including TIENET, Google Drive, Microsoft Office Products, CANVAS, and Frontline. 

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

The below list is a summary of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for success in this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list.  

• Knowledge of early childhood and early childhood special education pedagogy and evidence-based practices. 

• Knowledge of co-teaching models and inclusive early childhood settings. 

• Knowledge and experience of the IEP timelines and process. 

• Knowledge and experience in supporting, coaching and/or mentoring adult learners. 

• Knowledge of the Danielson Framework. 

Working Hours 

• The current position is a part-time position (approximately 20 hours per week). Exact work hours/days will be determined by the supervisor and the candidate. 

SELECTION CRITERIA 

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be included in further evaluation. Interviews will be limited to those applicants who, in addition to meeting the basic requirements, have experience and education which most closely match the position qualifications and the needs of the school system.  

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION 

Compensation 

This is a temporary position that is grant-funded, and the continuation of employment will be contingent upon additional funding. This is a temporary position limited to 20 hours per week. The hourly rate of pay is between $40-$45.