Release Date: June 30, 2026 Application Deadline: July 14, 2026
Requisition: 12293
Current benefited staff of SMCPS who submit a timely application and meet the minimum qualifications for the position shall be granted an interview and shall be considered to fill the vacancy prior to external applicants being considered. Questions regarding your application and/or candidacy should be directed to the Department of Human Resources.
Position: Compliance Instructional Resource Teacher
Location: Department of Special Education
Salary:The salary for this EXEMPT position will be based on EASMC salary schedule for eleven-month employees. ($73,816-$129,437)
Effective: July 2026
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Qualified applicants, including current employees of St. Mary's County Public Schools, must complete a TalentEd online application. In addition to the online application, any supporting documentation (unofficial transcript and/or copy of the certification, where applicable) must be scanned and uploaded to the TalentEd application. The online application and any support documentation must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications, including information about the applicant’s background, experience, and professional qualifications. Failure to submit all required documentation will result in your application being considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the selection committee for review. All online applications must be completed no later than July 14, 2026. Following a screening of credentials, interviews will be scheduled. Please contact the Department of Human Resources with questions. (301-475-5511, ext. 32187)
NATURE OF WORK:
This is a professional position to meet the individual needs of students through direct support and consultative support to system administrators and staff to ensure IEPs and supporting documentation is compliant with state and federal regulations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students and community members
- Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
- Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks
- Ability to report to work daily and on time
- Ability to organize, supervise, coordinate and establish priorities of tasks to be completed
- Ability to work independently in the absence of detailed instructions and to follow complex oral and/or written instructions
- Ability to communicate orally or in writing, courteously and tactfully, with staff, students, parents, and the community in a timely manner
- Possess excellent time management skills and ability to take initiative and make decisions within assigned responsibilities in a challenging, fast-paced professional environment and be flexible in work responsibilities and hours
- Possess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the St. Mary’s County Public School System
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and local reports related to compliance and Special Education
- Possess curriculum development and instructional leadership experience
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Implement and maintain a compliance database/program for all Special Education students
- Develops long and short-term goals and support for site-based teams to ensure and maintain compliance with State and Federal regulations
- Provides training and support to IEP Chairpersons
- Assists with the completion of all Federal, State, and local reports related to compliance and Special Education
- Develops and implements On-Line IEP technical support and training activities to assist schools in addressing identified and ongoing compliance regulations
- Assists with the completion of all Federal, State, and local reports related to compliance and Special Education
- Provides On-Line IEP technical training to new special education staff
- Assists with managing On-Line IEP student data
- Conducts an ongoing review and analysis of On-Line IEP to determine schools with non-compliance indicators
- Works with schools in developing a comprehensive compliance review plan, as designated by On-Line IEP Special Education Supervisor
- Schedules and conducts site visits with appropriate administrative and school staff for compliance self-monitoring
- Assists in developing a plan of action to address any identified compliance issues
- Performs other related and non-related job duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Advanced Professional teacher’s certificate with an endorsement on Special Education or Curriculum and Instruction
- Five years of effective teaching experience
Preferred:
- Master’s Degree in Education
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:
Full-time eleven-month position.
SALARY GRADE RANGE:
The salary for this EXEMPT position will be based on EASMC salary schedule for eleven-month employees.
BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY: EASMC
01.2022, 06.2026
