FY26: PROGRAM SPECIALIST, PRESCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAM (PEP) PROGRAM SPECIALIST, 1.0 FTE

Job Specific Information: This is a 10-month position with 20 Supplemental Days to be used in the summer and the end of June. 8.5 hours per day including duty free lunch. Although the position will be based in the PEP office, the program specialist will spend most of their time in numerous schools supporting staff, students, and families. Special Education PreK or PEP experience preferred. Must work well with teams and excel at problem solving. The wage range for this position is a salary between $62,558 and $127,334 based on education & experience. For information about benefits, please follow this link. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view
MCPS Official Job Description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

Under direction of the PEP coordinator and Early Childhood Disabilities supervisor, assists in assists in leading the work and managing the day-to-day operations of the Preschool Education Program (PEP) for children ages three through kindergarten, who have disabilities in two or more developmental areas. Consults with and supports staff (teachers, related service providers, parent educators, and paraeducators) and provides direct support about curricular, procedural, developmental, behavioral, and transitional issues related to students, teams, and school staff. Provides behavior management support and training to staff and parents. Collaborates with other offices in special education, general pre-kindergarten, and kindergarten.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Thorough knowledge of federal and state legislation related to the provision of services to pre-kindergarteners with developmental delays; knowledge of typical and atypical development of young children and educational techniques; ability to use technology applications for pre-kindergarten students; knowledge of services available to young students with disabilities and the transition to kindergarten; ability to assist staff in identifying problems and generating solutions to address the learning needs of pre-kindergarten students; ability to handle multiple tasks at a time; excellent organizational skills for managing student information, developing schedules, and providing support at multiple countywide sites; knowledge of early literacy, math curriculum and legal implications; ability to form positive relationships and support teaching and paraprofessional staff with professional development plans. Excellent communication and human relations skills.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

Master’s degree or master’s equivalency from an accredited college/university with emphasis on students with special needs; background in early childhood development, developmental disabilities, and working with parents and families. Minimum of three years experience as a special educator; experience teaching early childhood special education desired; experience working with school-based and central office staff administrators and service providers preferred; experience designing and delivering staff training required. 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.
Job: Special Education Special Education-PEP
Organization: PEP
Primary Location: Rockville
Schedule: Full-time | 1.000 (80 hours bi-weekly)
Working Months: 10
Shift: Day Job
Job Posting: Jun 18, 2025, 11:11:33 AM - Ongoin

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