FY27: Parent Educator, PEP Itinerant, Preschool Education Program, 0.5 FTE

FY27: Parent Educator, PEP Itinerant, Preschool Education Program, 0.5 FTE

This position is itinerant in nature. The candidate will be traveling to schools within MCPS as well as to community preschools and childcare settings. The parent educator will have a desk in Rockville at CESC. Candidates should have knowledge and experience in adult learning and coaching, as this position requires supporting and coaching PEP teachers. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to: leading teachers and teams in the IEP process, chairing IEP meetings, observing students with the knowledge and skills of multi-tiered strategies and the FBA/BIP process, and working with families to support their understanding of child development, the IEP process, and strategies to support their children in the home. The wage range for this position is half (0.5 FTE) of a salary between $64,591 and $131,472 based on education & experience.

Under direction provides direct, consultative, and other program services for children ages three through five, who have disabilities in two or more developmental areas. Assesses plans and provides instruction on the MCPS pre kindergarten curriculum outcomes for students. Consults with staff (coordinator, program support teacher, related service providers, parent educators, and paraeducators) on strategies and accommodations to access the curriculum and school environment. Ability to administer, accurately interpret, analyze data and write concise educational assessment reports.

Knowledge of early childhood intervention to children with multiple developmental delays; typical and atypical development of children, ages three through five years; thorough knowledge of educational techniques/programming to address multiple developmental delays; technology applications for pre-kindergarten students; ability to identify problems and generate solutions to address the learning needs of pre-kindergarten students with delays; ability to implement effective behavior intervention strategies; ability to handle multiple tasks at a time; excellent organizational skills for managing student information; ability to establish effective classroom management routines; knowledge of early literacy; able to develop functional behavior assessments and implement behavioral intervention plans. Excellent communication and human relations skills.

Bachelor’s degree in special education from an accredited college or university; background in early childhood human development, developmental disabilities, and working with parents and families; experience teaching pre-kindergarten children with developmental delays desired. Other combinations of applicable education, training and experience that provide the knowledge, abilities and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered. Meets Maryland State Department of Education requirements for special education teacher.

Job: Special Education Early Childhood Organization: PEP Primary Location: Rockville Schedule: Part-time|.500 (40 hours bi-weekly) Working Months: 10 Shift: Day