Exceptional Children Program Facilitator - Compliance

Job Description:

Exceptional Children (EC) Program Facilitator
- Compliance Position Purpose / Nature of Work

Provides leadership in the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of special education programs to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, including North Carolina Policies Governing Services for Children with Disabilities. This position serves as a liaison between the central office and schools to support the accurate implementation of special education requirements through technical assistance, compliance monitoring, problem solving, and data analysis.

This role serves as district leadership providing technical assistance, coaching, compliance, and some instructional monitoring while supporting administrators in decision-making related to Exceptional Children programming. Collaborates with administrators, educators, families, and community partners to strengthen practices, monitor progress systems, and address systemic barriers.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Special Education or a directly related field.
• Multiple years of successful teaching experience or related school-based professional experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in assessing student needs, supporting instructional improvement and adhering to special education regulations
• Experience planning, developing, and implementing programs; evaluating program effectiveness; and designing and delivering professional development for staff.

• Hold or be qualified to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator's License in Exceptional Children or a directly related field.
• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license in accordance with State of North Carolina requirements.

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Special Education or a directly related field.
• Administrative and/or supervisory experience at the school or central services level.

The EC Program Facilitator provides leadership and technical assistance to support effective programming and compliance for students with disabilities, within all levels across the educational environment.

• Provide leadership in the implementation and monitoring of Exceptional Children programs in accordance with federal regulations, state laws, and North Carolina Policies Governing Services for Children with Disabilities, ensuring consistent application of procedural requirements and safeguards.
• Develop and maintain district monitoring systems to evaluate compliance indicators, documentation practices, required timelines, and implementation of special education services, including conducting audits and identifying areas for corrective action or continuous improvement.
• Serve as a district resource by providing technical assistance and guidance regarding eligibility, evaluations, IEP development, discipline procedures, transition requirements, and other special education processes to support compliant and programming decision-making.
• Analyze compliance and program data to identify trends, support district improvement efforts, and assist with state monitoring activities, complaints, due process, and corrective action requirements.
• Develop guidance documents, resources, and implementation tools that support consistent district wide application of special education policies and procedures.

• Serve as a district lead for Exceptional Children Accountability and Tracking System (ECATS) implementation and other student data management systems aligned for programming for students with disabilities.
• Monitor data quality for implementation, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and completeness of special education data and documentation with reporting requirements and maintenance of educational records.
• Provide training, coaching, and technical assistance to staff regarding ECATS procedures, documentation requirements, data entry practices, and reporting requirements.
• Generate and analyze reports from ECATS and other student information systems to monitor performance indicators, support decision-making, and prepare required reports, audits, and monitoring documentation.

• Provide training and technical assistance related to North Carolina Policies Governing Services for Children with Disabilities, programming implementation of special education procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Support district and school teams in interpreting and applying special education regulations to complex situations.
• Develop resources and procedural guidance to strengthen district wide consistency in implementation of special education programming.

• Collaborate with district and school…