Exceptional Children Program Specialist

Summary

Special Education Coordinator Qualifications:Minimum of 5 years teaching Special EducationExperience with writing IEP's and maintaining required special education paperworkDemonstration of leadership rolesCommand of IDEA policies and procedures at the federal and state level, including due process proceduresSupervises:Data manager and assigned EC StaffEssential Job Functions:ComplianceManages compliance of all aspects of the special education process as defined by IDEA:Receives/reviews referrals to the IEP teamConducts IEP meetings in accordance with the North Carolina Policies Governing Services for Students with DisabilitiesManages EC records, including facilitation of audits and follow up correctionsCoordinates with all staff reporting and monitors the timelines of all processes, including development and review of Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention PlansNotifies school psychologists of all pending evaluationsServes as the LEA representative as designated by the building administratorMaintains current knowledge and implementation of ECATSActively compares and rectifies ECATS and student information management system data reportsSubmits accurate Periodic Child Count reportsManages the initial referral process of studentsProvides school-based Professional Development through modules providedReviews, monitors and coaches the writing of compliant IEPsManages end of year transition meetingsTransfers compliant files to other buildings upon student transfer or at year endInstructionProvides program and instructional support in all areas, including but not limited to:Assists with schedulingSupports teachers with classroom management and behavioral strategiesAssists with data collectionNotifies Principal, Director, and Program Specialist of students concerns as neededMonitors the implementation of the IEP through informal observations and feedbackAssists teachers in obtaining needed instructional materialsAttends all required professional development activities supported by the districtFacilitates EC teacher/TA PLC with a focus on data and problem solvingCommunicationNotifies building administrator of parent concernsCollaborates with building administrators and other school resources to resolve parent concernsParticipates in District EC Facilitator meetingsProvides follow up communication at weekly EC PLC to school staff and administratorsBe an active member of the EC PLC through presentation of data and other items focused on increased student achievement and reduction of child countMaintains a spreadsheet of EC datareferrals, reevaluations, annual review, ESY determination due dates, PRC 29 and BIPs as one means to communicate with staff; Weekly review at EC PLC required.Collaborates with SAT, 504 and other building chairs as appropriateResponds to requests from stakeholders made through varied formats (in person, by phone, by email, etc) for information in a timely mannerPerforms all other duties as assignedPhysical and Cognitive RequirementsThe major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to the Exceptional Children's Coordinator job classification within the Exceptional Children Program of Hoke County Schools.Work in this classification is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently to constantly to move objects.Must be able to:Walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, kneel, crouch, key requiring repetitive motionsUse visual acuity in preparing and analyzing written or computer dataOperate a variety of machines, motor vehicles, hand, and job specific equipment and toolsDetermine the accuracy and thoroughness of workObserve general surroundings and activitiesHear sufficiently to accurately perceive information at normally spoken word levels, receive detailed information through oral communications and make fine distinctions in soundCommunicate by spoken word to express or exchange ideas and convey detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quicklySafely work in situations of exposure to blood borne pathogens which may require specialized personal protective equipmentCommunicate effectively and efficiently, both orally and in writingDemonstrate a working knowledge of data and information collection systems including computerized ones (Microsoft Office programs, ECATS, email accounts, etc.)Demonstrate some knowledge of basic accounting proceduresLearn and comprehend the laws and regulations governing exceptional children programsDevelop procedures for record keeping and retrievalMaintain accurate recordsDISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.

Job Description

Special Education Coordinator Qualifications:Minimum of 5 years teaching Special EducationExperience with writing IEP's and maintaining required special education paperworkDemonstration of leadership rolesCommand of IDEA policies and procedures at the federal and state level, including due process proceduresSupervises:Data manager and assigned EC StaffEssential Job Functions:ComplianceManages compliance of all aspects of the special education process as defined by IDEA:Receives/reviews referrals to the IEP teamConducts IEP meetings in accordance with the North Carolina Policies Governing Services for Students with DisabilitiesManages EC records, including facilitation of audits and follow up correctionsCoordinates with all staff reporting and monitors the timelines of all processes, including development and review of Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention PlansNotifies school psychologists of all pending evaluationsServes as the LEA representative as designated by the building administratorMaintains current knowledge and implementation of ECATSActively compares and rectifies ECATS and student information management system data reportsSubmits accurate Periodic Child Count reportsManages the initial referral process of studentsProvides school-based Professional Development through modules providedReviews, monitors and coaches the writing of compliant IEPsManages end of year transition meetingsTransfers compliant files to other buildings upon student transfer or at year endInstructionProvides program and instructional support in all areas, including but not limited to:Assists with schedulingSupports teachers with classroom management and behavioral strategiesAssists with data collectionNotifies Principal, Director, and Program Specialist of students concerns as neededMonitors the implementation of the IEP through informal observations and feedbackAssists teachers in obtaining needed instructional materialsAttends all required professional development activities supported by the districtFacilitates EC teacher/TA PLC with a focus on data and problem solvingCommunicationNotifies building administrator of parent concernsCollaborates with building administrators and other school resources to resolve parent concernsParticipates in District EC Facilitator meetingsProvides follow up communication at weekly EC PLC to school staff and administratorsBe an active member of the EC PLC through presentation of data and other items focused on increased student achievement and reduction of child countMaintains a spreadsheet of EC datareferrals, reevaluations, annual review, ESY determination due dates, PRC 29 and BIPs as one means to communicate with staff; Weekly review at EC PLC required.Collaborates with SAT, 504 and other building chairs as appropriateResponds to requests from stakeholders made through varied formats (in person, by phone, by email, etc) for information in a timely mannerPerforms all other duties as assignedPhysical and Cognitive RequirementsThe major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to the Exceptional Children's Coordinator job classification within the Exceptional Children Program of Hoke County Schools.Work in this classification is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently to constantly to move objects.Must be able to:Walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, kneel, crouch, key requiring repetitive motionsUse visual acuity in preparing and analyzing written or computer dataOperate a variety of machines, motor vehicles, hand, and job specific equipment and toolsDetermine the accuracy and thoroughness of workObserve general surroundings and activitiesHear sufficiently to accurately perceive information at normally spoken word levels, receive detailed information through oral communications and make fine distinctions in soundCommunicate by spoken word to express or exchange ideas and convey detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quicklySafely work in situations of exposure to blood borne pathogens which may require specialized personal protective equipmentCommunicate effectively and efficiently, both orally and in writingDemonstrate a working knowledge of data and information collection systems including computerized ones (Microsoft Office programs, ECATS, email accounts, etc.)Demonstrate some knowledge of basic accounting proceduresLearn and comprehend the laws and regulations governing exceptional children programsDevelop procedures for record keeping and retrievalMaintain accurate recordsDISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.