EC Program Specialist (2025-26
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Special Education Teacher, Education Administration
EC Program Specialist
School/Department: EC Department
Salary:
Teacher Salary Grading Scale
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Reports To:
Exceptional Children Executive Director and/or designee
Supervises:
None
Work Week
Schedule:
Monday - Friday
Work Hours:
40
Number Of Months Per Year: 12
Position Purpose:
Under limited supervision, performs a variety of administrative tasks in coordinating, monitoring the successful implementation of district initiatives, programs, and curriculum is aligned with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study and Extended Content Standards for operation of programs for students with disabilities to ensure district compliance with state procedures and federal law regarding the referral, identification, IEP development, placement, and services provided to students in Exceptional Children's programs.
The position is to oversee program compliance and instructional leadership through interpreting changes to the North Carolina Governing Policies for Children with Disabilities and North Carolina Curriculum. Informing teachers and principals of the implications of those changes, and ensuring that instruction is aligned with standards as it relates to students with disabilities. The position oversees the implementation of programs, monitoring their effectiveness, providing staff development opportunities, and ensuring adherence to federal, state and local policies and procedures.
The position is responsible for coaching teachers in developing strategies and techniques for assessing and increasing achievement of students with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 3 to 5 years of experience working with special education either as a teacher or in an administrative capacity; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Licensure in Special Education or Related Field. Preferred Master's degree in special education, psychology, related services, or a related field.
- Experience with providing instruction for students with disabilities following the North Carolina Standard Course of Study and Extended Content Standards.
- Experience navigating Every Child Accountability Tracking System (ECATS) and other student information systems
- Such alternatives to the above as the Board finds appropriate and acceptable
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Recognize and demonstrate respect for individual differences between culture, religion, gender, and sexual orientation of students with disabilities and their families within verbal and written interactions
- Maintain boundaries for relationships and communication with students and their families within the professional and ethical scope of responsibility. Refer questions about student progress to appropriate licensed professionals
- Conduct activities with integrity and in compliance with applicable local, state and federal standards, policies and guidelines
- Demonstrate knowledge of current special education program state and federal regulations.
- Maintain the dignity, privacy, and confidentiality of all students with disabilities, families, and school personnel
- Establish and maintain professional, collegial, and appropriate relationships with school personnel, students, and their families
- Demonstrates flexibility, cooperation, and openness in scheduling activities throughout the day for growth and willingness to contribute in a team approach
- Demonstrate ability to use conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills.
Under the supervision and guidance of the certified instructional team
Essential Functions and Skills:
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