QUALIFICATIONS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
- Knowledge of special education instructional and diagnostic techniques, management skills, and strategies for differentiating the general education curriculum including adapting and modifying curriculum aligned to Maryland College and Career Ready Standards;
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Broad knowledge of curriculum, current educational principles, best practices, staff training, instruction, and assessing program needs for?students with autism;
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Thorough knowledge of federal and state legislation and regulation, including local policies and procedures in special education;
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Experience in providing professional development and assessing needs for autism programming, specially designed instruction, and support services;
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Experience in developing and reviewing Individualized Education Plans, including program modifications, support, and transition planning for students with autism spectrum disorders;
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Effective organization and human relations skills;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
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Ability to create a team that works collaboratively and promotes high expectations for all students; and
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Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Master?s degree from an accredited college or university in special education or a related field required. A minimum of five (5) years of experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder required; and elementary or secondary special education experience required.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Holds or is eligible for a valid professional license in Administrator I (historical) or Supervisor of Instruction, Assistant Principal, or Principal issued by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE); endorsement in Special Education required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.?
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.
