Senior Administrator-Dispute Resolution

SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR

Senior Administrator-Dispute Resolution

Special Education Services (SES)

Crossroads II, Cary, NC

Senior Administrator-Band 3

Exempt

Yes

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) Position is available for a Hybrid Telework workweek

Provides leadership and guidance to schools when complex educational guidance is required related to students with disabilities. Provides guidance and consultation to the SES Senior Administrators, Coordinating Teachers, Related Services, and Office of Early Learning staff. Supports the department by leading professional development initiatives for principals, teachers, and staff members regarding implementation of special education policy.

• Extensive knowledge of state and federal regulations and school laws and policies related to Special Education;

• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
  Google Apps;

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills;

• Effective time management skills;

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;

• Ability to complete complex tasks and minimize errors with attention to detail;

• Ability to work independently and complete tasks in the absence of clear direction;

• Ability to work as a team member;

• Ability to plan and deliver professional development;

• Ability to evaluate trainings and professional development to ensure topics and information are being implemented;

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, external agencies, and the public.

• Master’s degree in special education, school administration or directly related field;

• Five years of successful teaching and/or related professional experience.

• Hold or be qualified to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License for School Administrator, Principal, or Exceptional Children Program Administrator.

• Hold or be eligible for a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License in Special Education or directly related area.

• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of North Carolina requirements.

• Demonstrated successful experience supervising staff.

• Supports the Assistant Superintendent, Senior Director and Director of Policy for Special Education Services by coordinating and providing guidance to schools regarding implementation of special education policy.

• Collects, monitors, and reports data findings in several key areas within SES by communicating with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI), as well as Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) Offices of Data and Accountability, Student Support Services, Student Due Process, and Student Assignment.

• Coordinates with schools in response to parent complaints to the NCDPI.

• Coordinates with schools to facilitate requests for mediated and facilitated Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings.

• Coordinates and manages responses to state complaints, Office of Civil Rights complaints, and Due Process Petitions as directed by the Assistant Superintendent, Senior Director, and Director of Policy.

• Monitors and comply with timelines regulations associated with Dispute Resolution options.

• Coordinates with Board attorneys to schedule and support…