Resource Teacher, Special Education Compliance

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ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Before you begin, please read the job posting below carefully including the Application Requirements specific to this position. Be sure your application reflects experience and education required to meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications listed. Our application guide includes detailed instructions to assist you. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes.

Please note that application submission will be available only through 11:59 PM on the date prior to the indicated end date. If no end date is indicated, the posting will remain open indefinitely.

Job Posting End Date:

08-14-2026

Reminder: Current permanent and temporary employees must apply through the Jobs Hub in Workday, not the external career site.

DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Coordinator, Special Education Compliance, Nonpublic Services, and Family Support, the Resource Teacher, Special Education Compliance supports the Department of Special Education (DSE) in ensuring compliance with federal and state special education laws, regulations, and reporting requirements. This position is responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring the online special education management system and related databases; supporting the collection, analysis, and dissemination of special education data; providing technical assistance and professional learning to school-based and central office staff; and assisting with compliance monitoring activities to ensure the accurate implementation of IDEA, COMAR, and Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) requirements.

This position has an anticipated start date during the current school year. Applicants currently employed with another Maryland public school system are responsible for verifying eligibility for release for this non-supervisory position if selected.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Certification/Licensure:

Priority will be given to applicants who:

• Hold a current Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) professional certificate or license in one of the following areas:

• Generic Special Education Infant/primary (birth – grade 3)

• Generic Special Education Elementary/middle (grades 1– 8)

• Generic Special Education Secondary/Adult (grades 6 – adult)

Consideration may be given to applicants who:

• Have completed all requirements to be eligible for a MSDE professional certificate or license in one of the licensure areas above at the time of application.

Out-of-state applicants are strongly encouraged to begin the application process for educator licensure with the Maryland State Department of Education in addition to uploading all required materials to your HCPSS employment application.

Experience:

• Three years of experience as a certificated educator in a special education setting.    

• One year of experience with recent leadership duties, responsibilities, experience, and/or roles (e.g., Instructional Team Leader, School Improvement Team, school-based committees).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate for this role will also possess a combination of the additional qualifications below. If you don’t meet every one of the preferred qualifications, we still encourage you to apply, as we welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, special education, curriculum and instruction, administration and supervision, or a closely related field. 

• Experience analyzing and interpreting data.

• Experience designing and delivering professional learning for educators and support staff.    

• Experience working with a variety of assessment instruments and techniques. 

• Experience understanding and implementing procedural safeguards in special education including COMAR and IDEA regulations.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• Develops, maintains, and monitors the online special education database to ensure the accurate collection, management, and reporting of student information and services.

• Designs and delivers professional learning and provides technical assistance and support to school-based and central office staff to promote the effective use of the system and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local special education requirements.

• Identifies compliance concerns through data monitoring and recommends corrective actions to school-based staff and supervisors.

• Determines appropriate reporting methods, data analyses, and information summaries to support operational and leadership decision-making.

• Provides data-driven recommendations to support staffing, resource allocation, program planning, and professional learning initiatives.

• Recommends improvements to reporting tools, data collection processes, user guidance, and training resources to increase efficiency and compliance.

• Compiles, analyzes, and disseminates special education data for required federal, state, and local reports, including reports for the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), HCPSS leadership, the Board of Education, and other stakeholders, including the coordination of Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA), audits, and compliance reviews. 

• Designs, implements, and maintains electronic forms, templates, and processes that support compliance with federal, state, and local special education requirements, along with aligned professional learning.

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

• Special Education Laws and Regulations: Deep understanding of federal (IDEA), state (MSDE), and local special education mandates, compliance timelines, and reporting requirements.

• Database and Data Management Systems: Advanced knowledge of online special education management databases, data architecture, and electronic form/template design.

• Data Analysis and Reporting Methodologies: Strong understanding of statistical data analysis, data integrity protocols, and reporting standards for federal, state, and local entities.

• Adult Learning Principles: Knowledge of instructional design models and effective methodologies for delivering professional learning and technical assistance to diverse staff groups.

• Public Information and Audit Standards: Familiarity with the Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA), educational audit protocols, and strict data privacy regulations (e.g., FERPA).

Skills

• Database Administration & Maintenance: Proficiency in developing, monitoring, and configuring online databases to ensure accurate student information management.

• Data Analysis & Visualization: Skill in compiling complex datasets, identifying trends, and translating raw data into clear, actionable reports for leadership and stakeholders.

• Instructional Design & Training Delivery: Ability to design, implement, and facilitate engaging professional development sessions and technical assistance workflows.

• Technical Troubleshooting: Skill in providing tier-1 and tier-2 technical support to system users, diagnosing software issues, and implementing solutions.

• Project Management & Compliance Auditing: Ability to coordinate large-scale compliance reviews, audits, and MPIA information requests efficiently under tight deadlines.

Abilities

• Communicate Complex Information Clearly: Ability to explain intricate technical systems and complex compliance data to both technical and non-technical stakeholders (e.g., school staff, board members).

• Maintain Meticulous Data Integrity: Ability to ensure absolute accuracy and security in the collection, management, and dissemination of sensitive student records.

• Adapt and Innovate Processes: Ability to transform manual workflows into efficient electronic forms and templates that align with changing legal requirements.

• Foster Collaborative Support: Ability to provide patient, ongoing customer service and technical assistance to central office and school-based teams.

• Manage Competing Priorities: Ability to balance daily system maintenance with high-stakes, time-sensitive federal and state reporting deadlines

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Complete applications must be submitted, and once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes. Incomplete applications will not be considered.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
 
Supplemental Application Questions

This position requires applicants to provide responses to the below supplemental application questions to determine whether you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications. Please upload your responses in a separate file to the supplemental application questions section of the application.

1) Please describe your recent leadership duties, responsibilities, experience, and/or roles (e.g., Instructional Team Leader, School Improvement Team, school-based committees).

2) Please describe up to two examples of any experience you have analyzing and interpreting data. In your response, please identify the specific data analyzed and any key decisions made as a result.

3) Please describe up to two examples of any experience you have designing and delivering professional learning for educators. In your response, please identify the topic(s), audience, and delivery method as well as any key outcomes achieved.

4) Please describe up to two examples of any experience you have with procedural safeguards in special education including COMAR and IDEA regulations.    

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 an 11-month per year position in the Howard County Educators Association (HCEA) employee bargaining unit. The current salary ranges for this position are on the 11-Month Special Education Teacher salary scale. Actual placement will be in accordance with the salary procedures of the Howard County Public School System and the HCEA Master Agreement which considers education and relevant prior experience. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, this position is exempt from overtime.

Retirement

Membership in the Maryland State Retirement Agency (MSRA) pension plan is a mandatory condition of employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria defined in the State Personnel and Pensions Article and the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR). A qualifying employee cannot reject membership, nor can an ineligible employee elect membership. The annual contribution to the pension plan will be 7% of an employee’s annual salary.

Benefits

HCPSS offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees. Information about additional benefits such as paid time off can be found in the negotiated agreement for employees in this bargaining unit.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Professional references will be contacted prior to any offer of employment. Recommended candidates will be required to provide references from current and recent supervisors.

All employees, regular and temporary, must be fingerprinted, have a criminal background investigation completed, and successfully complete the Maryland Employment History Review, pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland. In addition, some positions will require completion of a physical examination and/or drug testing.

Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the United States. HCPSS participates in E-Verify and does not offer employee sponsorship.

For questions regarding this posting, please contact Sandy Saval at [email protected].

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

To request an accommodation during the application or interview process due to a documented disability, please email [email protected].

HCPSS celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any kind. HCPSS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees in providing them with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at HCPSS are based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability,  sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, veteran status or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.