About this role
NOTICE OF VACANCY August 24, 2026 POSITION: Special Education MTSS Instructional Specialist LOCATION: Central Office: Department of Special Education JOB SUMMARY: The Special Education MTSS Instructional Specialist supports Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) in advancing student outcomes through the application of improvement science and data-driven strategies, as well as support and champion the training and practice of improvement science in CCPS. The incumbent of this position plays a crucial role in driving school and systemic improvement efforts, enhancing instructional quality, and ultimately improving student outcomes. By leveraging data, research, and evidence-based practices, the Special Education MTSS Instructional Specialist helps create an environment where educators, students, and district stakeholders can thrive. REPORTS TO: Special Education Director & Supervisor of Strategic Improvement & School Support EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE: At the time of application, the candidate must hold or be eligible for:
• At least 5 years of successful teaching
• A Master's Degree in education or related
• Holds an Advanced Professional
• Experience with blended coaching models and techniques that align with adult learning theory
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITITES, AND SKILLS: (These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions.) At the time of application, the candidate must have:
• Satisfactory evaluations and demonstrated mastery of the domains of Professional
• Deep understanding of educational equity, cultural competency, and the tenets of improvement science.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders including students, teachers, staff, central office personnel, parents and community partners both orally and in written form.
• Experience in providing coaching, professional development, mentoring, or other leadership
• Ability to meaningfully infuse technology and learning theory into instruction and professional development.
• Experience with grant writing, monitoring, and reporting
• Possess a valid driver's license and provide proof of motor vehicle
• Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to those responsibilities listed
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications, as Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DUTIES:
• Supports and sustains improvement science initiatives to drive continuous improvement for schools.
• Provides school-based coaching and support on MTSS/RTI implementation through data-driven inquiry cycles.
• Oversees CCEIS Grant implementation, monitoring activities, data, and outcomes for identified student groups.
• Designs and delivers job-embedded professional learning on strong Tier 1 Instruction, Specially Designed Instruction, high leverage practices, interventions for academic areas, SEL, behavior, and discipline.
• Collaborates across the Departments of Instruction, Special Education, and Student Services to strengthen Tier 1 learning environments, systems of support, and intensive interventions.
• Analyzes quantitative and qualitative data to inform root cause analysis, progress monitoring, and action planning aligned to District Improvement Priorities, School Improvement Plans and Planned Response Actions (PRAs) identified to mitigate disproportionality.
• Facilitates school and district improvement efforts using structured improvement science methodologies.
• Provides technical assistance in the development and alignment of school improvement plans, ensuring required components and evidence.
• Advises LEA leadership on program implementation, including regulatory, programmatic, and fiscal compliance.
• Maintains professional responsibilities, including collaboration, meeting participation, effective communication, reliability, and timely task completion under deadlines.
OTHER DUTIES: (Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.) Assists with other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education. UNUSUAL DEMANDS: May be subject to a flexible work schedule including weekends and evenings. Employee must provide travel to various worksites. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Position requires significant periods of standing and walking and is performed in a typical school environment. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Eleven (11) month position and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience applied to the current salary schedule for teachers. If chosen for this position, the candidate must enroll in direct deposit. FLSA STATUS: Exempt EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by the Calvert County Public Schools. EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION: On or after July 1, 2026 APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Application Deadline is for 14 days from posting. All applicants please apply through the applicant tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools' website www.calvertnet.k12.md.us. References must be directly related to educational experience and must include immediate supervisor. State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements. House Bill 486 – Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Statement Pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland - House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention all applicants are required to report all former employers in which you may have had direct contact with minors. The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers, and all former employers not school related. Applicants should also include contact information for organizations in which you have volunteered, coached, mentor, tutored or otherwise had direct contact with minors. Nondiscrimination Statement Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth programs. Calvert County Public Schools does not refuse enrollment of a prospective student, expel a current student, or withhold privileges from a current student, or prospective student, or the parent or guardian of a current or prospective student because of an individual's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. Calvert County Public Schools does not discipline, invoke a penalty against, or take any other retaliatory action against a student or parent or guardian of a student who files a complaint alleging that the program or school discriminated against the student, regardless of the outcome of the complaint. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
• Director of Student Services
• Director of Human Resources 443-550-8000
For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.