Specifications include, but are not limited to: SMCPS is seeking a Contractor who are engaged in the business of providing teaching and professional health care services, including those provided by licensed professionals and assistants, to perform physical therapy (“PT”), occupational therapy (“OT”), speech/language pathology (“SLP”), special education teachers , school psychologists, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in full accordance with all applicable certification, professional licensure and accreditation requirements for the State of Maryland as may be applicable. SMCPS wishes to engage Contractor’s professional services for the purpose of providing one or more certified and/or licensed professionals (e.g., OT’s, SLP’s, PT’s, LPN’s, ABA’s, BCBA’s, psychologists, special education teachers, etc.) as may be specified by SMCPS (collectively, “Certified and/or Licensed Professional Service Personnel”) for the provision of instruction, related special education services and therapy as may be needed in accordance with various individualized education plans (“IEP’s”) and professional judgment to certain identified students attending the St. Mary’s County Public Schools.