Under direction of the principal and special education supervisor, provides instructional support to students with disabilities and general classroom teachers who are served through the following programs: Hearing and Vision, Autism, Emotional Disabilities, Speech and Language, Physical Disabilities, Learning for Independence, and the School Community Based Program Monitors and evaluates outcomes for students with disabilities. Assists in the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). CERTIFICATE LICENSE:Meet Maryland State Department of Education require-ments for a Standard Professional Certification I (SPC I) in Special Education. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:Thorough knowledge of the specific disability served (Hearing and Vision, Autism, Emotional Disabilities, Speech and Language, Physical Disabilities, and Mental Retardation), the MCPS K-8 curriculum, MCPS special education program, Individual Education Program (IEP), learning theory, differentiated instruction, data collection, best practices in instruction, research based reading instruction, Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA 2004), No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB 2001), state and federal policies and procedures related to special education. Ability to work well with students with disabilities, teachers, administrators, and parents of students with disabilities. Ability to appropriately adapt instructional programs and materials. Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills. EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in special education with course work focusing on students served in special education programs: Hearing and Vision, Autism, Emotional Disabilities, Speech and Language, Physical Disabilities. Learning for Independence, or School Community Based Program. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered. Participation in training workshop for new resource room teachers.