Title:
EC Instructional Program Specialist- Secondary
EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN’S SERVICES
Terms of Employment:
11 Months
Job Goals:
To provide leadership in the development, implementation and evaluation of curriculum and instruction for exceptional children.
Qualifications:
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Hold at least a bachelor’s degree
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Master’s Degree in Special Education from an accredited institution and/or state graduate certificate in an area of special education preferred; 3 years of successful classroom teaching experience required
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Must possess valid NC certification in the area of Exceptional Children in one or more specialty areas
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Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles
Essential Job Functions:
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Provides leadership in assigned areas of the Exceptional Children’s Program.
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Supports Occupational Course of Study teachers
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Visits schools to assess the effectiveness of instruction and compliance with state and federal regulations.
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Advises the exceptional children’s program administrators on the status of the program including curriculum, instruction and personnel.
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Advises teachers and principals regarding selections of materials and equipment.
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Identifies exemplary educational practices and shares information with teachers.
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Helps develop teacher’s skills in diagnostic-prescriptive techniques to ensure that exceptional children’s needs are addressed and remediation goals and objectives are written and implemented.
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Assists with the planning and implementation of a comprehensive system of staff development for teachers in assigned areas.
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Observes teachers as requested by principals.
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Chairs/serves on curriculum and other special project committees.
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Assists with reviewing and evaluating cases and IEP’s for compliance and quality.
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Ensures awareness of program compliance requirements for teachers in assigned areas.
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Assists in federal and/or state compliance monitoring activities.
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Monitors and coordinates resources that may include material allocations (funds), transportation and facilities to ensure program needs are met within each school.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Position is housed at an Elementary School.
