POSITION SUMMARY:
The Dual Language Teacher Specialist
is responsible for assisting school-based staff in referral and assessment of Culturally
and Linguistically Diverse/Limited English Proficient (CLD/LEP) students who
may require special education instruction and/or related services.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Work
collaboratively with all members of Dual Language Assessment Team (DLAT);
Assist
school personnel in making appropriate referrals to the DLAT;
Review
records of student referred to the DLAT;
Assist
school-based IEP teams by:
Administering
screenings and educational assessments in English and Spanish;
Interpret results of
assessments to parents, school teams and other members of DLAT;
Articulate special
education regulations, policies and procedures to parents;
Respond effectively
to parent concerns and questions; and
Participate in school
team meetings, interpret results and finalize program/placement recommendations.
Maintain and oversee
all aspects of the identified program and/or related service; and
Other
duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Bilingual
English/Spanish;
Knowledgeable
about different types of Special Education assessments and how to interpret;
Experience
with the unique challenges involved in the assessment of culturally and
linguistically diverse exceptional student;
Experience
working cooperatively with professionals in related disciplines; and
Effective oral and written communication skills and
interpersonal skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
master’s degree or equivalent and a minimum of three (3) years of successful
teaching experience in the field of Special Education or related services.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Holds
or is eligible for Special Education Certification issued by the Maryland State
Department of Education.
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.