Individual Education Program (IEP) Coordinator

The Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD) is a diverse, bilingual community who in partnership with families, provides an equitable and exemplary education in a nurturing, engaging and challenging environment to ensure our students achieve personal excellence and become lifelong learners.  As such, we are looking for dedicated individuals who can join us in the education of the children at MSD.

MSD, Columbia Campus, 8169 Old Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043

The main purpose of this position is to serve as the IEP Coordinator, acting as the campus' sole liaison to the Maryland State Department of Education regarding IEPs. This position also provides assistance and content training to the administrators, teachers, staff, and specialists (SLP, OT, PT, etc.) in the area of compliance with state and federal laws affecting IEPs.

Assist with and/or run IEP meetings; act as a campus liaison to the Maryland State Department of Education regarding IEPs; provide assistance and content training to the administrators, teachers, staff and specialists (SLP, OT, PT) in the areas of requirements, deadlines, accommodations and changes related to IEPs and/or the online IEP system; work closely with MSD’s IEP Coordinators, the Data and Assessment Team, Related Service Providers, Assistant Principals and Campus Principals) to ensure IEPs meet the needs of the individual students, meet all compliance requirements and to ensure consistency across campuses; attend specific MSDE meetings related to IEPs; and assume other responsibilities as designated by the Director of Student Achievement.

Master’s degree in Education of Deaf students, Education of Deaf students with additional disabilities or Special Education required.

Three years of successful classroom teaching experience with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students required.

Must be fluent in American Sign Language and written English and possess knowledge of all ages and levels of students including students with multiple disabilities and cognitive disabilities.

Master's degree in special education or Deaf Education.

Minimum of three years of experience in all aspects of the special education IEP Team process preferred.

Knowledge of the Maryland Online IEP System is preferred.

New hires are subject to a criminal background investigation at their own expense.  (Maryland Code, Family Law Article 1, Sections 5-560-568.)

Applications will be prescreened before candidates are invited to an interview.  Preference is given to applicants who already meet the Maryland State Department of Education's designation of Highly Qualified teacher. As an equal opportunity employer, MSD is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If online access is not available, you may submit a paper application to: Maryland School for the Deaf, Recruitment Department, P. O. Box 894, Columbia, MD 21044, Fax: 410-480-4536.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.  Transcripts must be uploaded or included with application.  Fax additional or supplemental information to Maryland School for the Deaf or e-mail to: emily.hicks@msd.edu by the closing date and time. 

Individuals from traditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.  AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.