EC Program Specialist

Company: Alamance-Burlington School System
Location: Burlington
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE

EC Program Specialist

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

EC Department

SALARY

Teacher Salary Grading Scale

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

REPORTS TO

EC Chief/Director

SUPERVISES

None

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday

WORK HOURS

40

NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR

12

POSITION PURPOSE:

Under limited supervision, performs a variety of professional work to assist in the coordination of activities of the Exceptional Children's Department. Work involves function as a consultant to schools and ensuring the implementation of required policies and procedures affecting students with disabilities. Employee is responsible for reviewing required EC forms and paperwork to help determine eligibility and placement of students with disabilities. Work is guided by and must be in compliance with federal and state statutes and regulations. Employee must exercise considerable independent judgment and initiative in the performance of assignments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education, from an accredited institution or a related field
  
  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
  
• Demonstrated ability in leadership roles in the field of special education
• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local policies and procedures regarding Exceptional Children
• Considerable knowledge of school board policies, procedures and standards regarding education
• General knowledge of the principles of supervision, organization and administration
• Considerable knowledge of current trends, publications, research and laws pertaining to IDEA, FERPA, and EC programs
• Considerable knowledge of NCDPI rules, regulations and requirements pertaining to EC programs
• Skill in counseling and developing staff
• Ability to motivate, influence and shape individuals in order to assure continuous organizational development and improvement
• Ability to maintain complete and accurate confidential records and statistics and to develop meaningful reports from that information
• Ability to develop and implement appropriate programs for Exceptional Children
• Ability to assess the effectiveness of programs and activities
• Ability to interpret educational policies and procedures
• Ability to work with the EC Director to develop long-range plans and annual budgets
• Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing Ability to make oral presentations before large groups of people
• Ability to use a computer and current word processing programs, create spreadsheets, and access online tools
• Ability to navigate online tools such as EasyIEP, Powerschool, etc.
• Ability to teach and perform physical restraints as indicated by Crisis Prevention Interventions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments
  
  EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
  
  • At least 5 years of successful teaching experience with students that have disabilities; or
  • Experience in leadership roles with a wide range of skill sets
  • Experience facilitating team discussions and problem solving.
    
    CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
    
    • Bachelor's Degree in Special Education, from an accredited institution or a related field
    • Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles
    • Valid NC License in Special Education or a related service area
      
      PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
      
      
      • Master's Degree Preferred from an accredited institution Special Education or related field.
      • Spanish Speaking
        
        ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
        
        
      • Provide strong leadership, guidance and support to school-based staff, administrators and other departments
      • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local policies
      • Assist building level administrators with resolving issues relating to the delivery of special education services
      • Provide technical assistance to special education classroom teachers with developing appropriate IEPs, structuring/organizing classrooms, developing behavior management plans, etc.
      • Assist schools and parents in problem solving challenging behaviors
      • Support the separate settings for students via the separate setting placement procedures, monitoring student success, develop transition plans to increase participation with non-disabled peers, and attend IEP meetings when separate setting is being considered
      • Provide modeling, coaching, observations and recommendations to improve instruction and services for student(s); may include providing information regarding different techniques or methodologies that may be appropriate for student(s) (Grades K - 12)
      • Assist Director with the development and implementation of the strategies defined through the LEA Self-Assessment
      • Ensure compliance with the conditions of the Manifestation Determination Review policies and procedures
      • Attend IEP meetings when a recommendation of Long-Term Suspension has been recommended
      • Collaborate with principals and other administrators to decrease suspensions
      • Develop and provide professional development on the MDR, FBA and BIP processes
      • Provide leadership and management of the PRC 29 services or the Autism Strategic Plan
      • Conduct student observations as appropriate to support student behavioral success
      • Serve as a CPI trainer and collaborate with other trainers
      • Collect and analyze Restraint forms; support schools to reduce instances of restraint
      • Plan and conduct professional development activities in a variety of area
      • Demonstrate and perform physical restraints as indicated by Crisis Prevention Interventions
      • Perform other duties as assigned by Executive Director of Exceptional Children

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