Program Coordinator, Type II Schools (AA County)

Sheppard Pratt operates three Type II Schools in Anne Arundel County: Sheppard Pratt School - Millersville Elementary School, Sheppard Pratt School - Severn River Middle School and Sheppard Pratt School - Severna Park High School. The Type II Schools are located within public schools and serve students who are able, with support, to be integrated into general education classes for part of the school day. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Coordinator, Type II Schools! Under direction of the Education Director, Type II Schools, The Coordinator manages and coordinates a number of administrative roles that are critical to the success of assigned schools.  Specific duties may include: supervision and coordination of the Individual Education Plans (IEP) process; managing staffing and daily coverage; policy compliance; instructional training and mentoring of new and experienced staff; classroom instructional observation; management of students in academic or behavioral crisis; administering diagnostic, educational and state-mandated assessments; coordination of interim and report card grades; and supervision of assigned educational staff. The Coordinator assumes decision-making responsibilities in absence of the Education Director and may be responsible for direct classroom instruction as needed. This 12 month position will travel among the Type II schools in Anne Arundel County.

Requirements:

• Master's degree, at least two (2) years of progressively more responsible experience in a special education setting and current MSDE certification in specific subject area in secondary education, Special Education, or Administration at time of appointment and continually while in position. 
• Candidates without current certification must be eligible to apply for certification within 60 days of employment. Supervisory experience and a background in special education strongly preferred.