IEP Facilitator

The Summit School is a not-for-profit full-day special education program approved by the State of Maryland for students with learning differences (specific learning disabilities) such as dyslexia, dyscalculia,

developmental language disorders, executive functions disorder, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder,

and is accredited by the Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS).

The school was established in September 1989 to promote literacy and success for bright children, in grades 1-8, ages 6-15, with the goal facilitating success in a mainstream high school environment and college. The instructional program offers an integrated yet targeted curriculum that emphasizes active teaching and learning, research-based methodologies, and sensitivity to students’ unique learning profiles. We meet students where they are academically and bring them up to where they need to be. Our students receive individualized instruction in reading, written language, and math, and we provide mainstream, grade level instruction in science and social studies that incorporates differentiated instruction to meet each student’s individual cognitive-academic-linguistic profile. Our students matriculate to mainstream high schools and most attend and complete college. At the Summit School, instruction is not only rigorous, it is relevant. Students learn and apply concepts as they relate to real world issues. Summit’s program is a well-rounded program, offering students classes in performing and visual arts, STEM, outdoor education, and physical education as well as competitive sports at the middle school level. The Summit School is located eight miles south of Annapolis, MD. Please visit our website: www.thesummitschool.org.

The Summit School, Edgewater MD is seeking a part-time (15-20 hours per month) IEP Facilitator. In our non-public school environment, you will serve as the vital link between our school team, the referring school districts, and the families we serve. Your mission is to ensure that every IEP is not only legally compliant but also a meaningful, living document that drives student success at The Summit School.

Key Responsibilities:
• Meeting Leadership: Schedule, coordinate, and chair all IEP meetings (Initial, Annual, Triennial, and Amendments). You ensure meetings remain student-centered, respectful, and productive.
• Compliance & Quality Control: Work with teachers to write and review all IEP drafts for accuracy, ensuring they meet state/federal mandates and align with Maryland State Department of Education standards.
• Liaison Duties: Act as the primary point of contact for Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) and District Representatives to ensure seamless transitions and funding authorizations.
• Data Integration: Collaborate with teachers, speech pathologists, and other service providers to synthesize progress data into cohesive reports and future goals.
• Family Advocacy: Guide parents through the IEP process, using clear language and ensuring their voices are heard and documented.
• Conflict Resolution: Navigate high-pressure situations or disagreements between IEP parties with a calm, solutions-oriented approach.
• State Testing: Attend MSDE state testing training, train teachers administering state tests, and organize state testing for our IEP students.

Qualifications & Skills

Education: Master’s Degree in Special Education, Educational Leadership, or related field

Licensure: Valid Maryland Teaching Credential in Special Education or Administrative Services

Experience:
• Minimum of 3-5 years in Special Education
• Experience with leading special education meetings
• Deep knowledge of special education law
• Ability to interpret and use data to create meaningful IEP goals
• Ability to formulate present levels and goals based on Summit’s instructional programs
• Demonstrate high competency in collaboration with IEP team members
• Manage IEP paperwork, including:
• Meeting Notice (Invitation)
• Procedural Safeguards
• Excusals
• Prior Written Notice (PWN)
• The IEP Document itself

This is a part-time position; 15 – 20 hours per month. Hours will fluctuate based on caseload and time of year. In person and remote work settings.

You will report to the Director of Education. Please send your resume and cover letter to: pamela.brooks@thesummitschool.org.