Coordinating Teacher - Special Education Programming

Title: Coordinating Teacher - Special Education Programming

Location: Cary, North Carolina, United States

Department: Instructional & Program Support (Central Office) 

Position Type

Regular Full-Time 

Pay Grade Compensation

Teacher/Nurse

Job Description:

Overview

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

COORDINATING TEACHER 

WORKING TITLE

Coordinating Teacher-Special Education Programming 

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Special Education Services (SES)

LOCATION

Crossroads II, Cary, NC

PAY GRADE

Classroom Teacher (not eligible for National Board pay)

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

Yes

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) Position is eligible for hybrid telework workweek 

POSITION PURPOSE:

Provides support to teachers serving students accessing learning through the Standard Course of Study and Extended Content Standards through  school visits, observations, model-teaching, hands-on involvement with students in the classroom, materials, and  instructional programming. Provides support with planning specially designed instruction, planning for Individualized Education Plans (IEP) meetings, collecting data for Functional Behavior  Assessments (FBAs), and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) development. Provides a variety of professional development. Provides support to the teacher with job skill training and job development for students in regional programs. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Extensive knowledge of state and federal regulations and school laws and policies related to IDEA; 
• Considerable knowledge of online student information systems (for example ECATS); 
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google Apps;
• 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 plan and deliver professional development to adults; 
• Ability to analyze student and program data to support instruction; 
• Ability to work with adults in a consultative format to address student needs; 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, external agencies, and the public.  

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in special education or directly related field;
• Five years of experience in special education or related field. 

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Hold or be eligible for a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License in an Exceptional Children’s teaching area (not including Academically or Intellectually Gifted);
• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of NC requirements. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous certification or eligible for certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI);
• Regular travel to various Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) school sites. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in special education or directly related field. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides support to teachers serving students with disabilities and students through school visits, observations, model-teaching, and hands-on involvement with students in the classroom. Provides follow-up written recommendations and strategies and/or materials and resources to teachers. 
2. Consults with teachers and students in the set up and implementation of programs and inclusive practices.
3. Compiles data, writes reports, and makes recommendations regarding student observational data. 
4. Collaborates with teachers in developing IEPs, FBAs, and BIPs; assists in implementing goals and strategies  documented on the plans, and in developing and interpreting data collection forms. 
5. Assists with educational planning for specific students through communication with teachers, appropriate  senior administrators, students, and parents, attending IEP meetings, and through consultation with external agencies, as needed. 
6. Assists with educational planning for transition upon completion of high school through consultation with  teachers and external agencies in developing Transition Plans, assisting in locating/setting up job sites in the community and attending IEP/Transition meetings. 
7. Provides CPI training to teachers and staff in regional program classrooms. 
8. Provides educational and instructional resource materials for new classroom teachers, as needed, relating to SES. 
9. Performs other related duties, as assigned. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, staff members of external funding agencies, students, parents, and the community. Work is considered light physical work, requiring the exertion of up to ten pounds of force. The work frequently requires driving automobile equipment.