EC Instructional Specialist; High School

EC Instructional Specialist (High School)

• Position Type:
  Exceptional Children (EC)
• Date Posted: 8/3/2026
• Location:
  
  Lincoln Center
• Date Available:
  
  9/3/2026

Job Title: Instructional Specialist - Exceptional Children Salary

Schedule:

State Salary Schedule; CHCCS Salary Page

Reports To: Director of Instructional Services for EC Salary Grade: Certified Teacher with Supplement

Work Location: Lincoln Center FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Schedule: 12 Month

The function of this position is to provide training, professional development, coaching, and general supervision for teachers and staff at all grade span levels to ensure the implementation of data-based individualized education program (IEP) goals and objectives through the implementation of high-leverage strategies and best practices in teaching students with a wide range of disabilities. The EC Instructional Specialist supports the teaching staff in identifying and designing specially designed instruction, including supports and curricula that implement the Individual Educational Plan for students with disabilities and close achievement gaps through rigorous grade-level work and individualized specially designed instruction.

They assist school administrators in verifying that staff members are appropriately implementing the IEP as written for students with disabilities across the continuum of educational placements, including instruction in the general education classroom. The incumbent will provide administrators and teachers data-driven feedback on individual, school wide, and system-wide intervention implementation. The EC Instructional Specialist also oversees the successful implementation of IEP services for students who transfer into the district over the summer and coordinate summer ESY and compensatory services.

• Understand and align instruction and coaching with district program goals, design, and expected outcomes
• Coach and assist teachers with reflective dialog, curriculum development, classroom management, instructional strategies, assessment of student performance
• Collaborate with District Instructional Services in providing professional development in specially designed instruction and classroom management
• Take a leadership role in delivering or facilitating professional development on high-leverage practices, co-teaching, and inclusive practices for school staff
• Develop effective scheduling plans to visit and support each teacher during the year
• Provide regular, on-site classroom-based coaching support to each teacher following a coaching cycle, including model and demonstration, lessons, and co-teaching to include planning and assessing
• Facilitate PLCs and provide opportunities for peer reflection, collaboration, and coaching about student access to and progress in the general curriculum and IEP goal progress
• Maintain current and professional expertise in special education, individualized educational program implementation,
• Attend and facilitate meetings (e.g., Individual Educational Programs, Program Planning Meetings, etc.) as needed
• Provide feedback on exceptional children instructional program effectiveness to school and district leaders
• Prepare reports, and maintain program files and record-keeping systems for accountability
• Collaborate with compliance specialist to complete the summer checklist activities to prepare student records for the school year
• Develop collaborative partnerships at the school and district levels to close the achievement gap and maximize learning for students with a variety of disabilities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

• Bachelor's Degree in special education or related services with 5-7 years of effective special education teaching experience, preferably in general curricula programs or an administrative capacity, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities required
• Master's degree in special education administration, psychology, or a related service preferred Expertise and experience in teaching and coaching adult learners preferred
• Possess a comprehensive understanding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the North Carolina Policies Governing Services for Children with Disabilities.
• Exceptional Children Teaching License (K12):
  General Curriculum, Specific Learning Disabled or Cross Categorical (mildly/moderately disabled) or equivalent or a related service license required
• Reading Research to Classroom Practice, Foundations of Math, or Direct Instruction programs Trainer Certification preferred
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills in rendering solutions to various issues
• Ability to plan and implement short and long-range goals and objectives
• Experience with providing instruction for students with disabilities.
• Assist with collecting and analyzing data needed for planning, reporting, and…