Curriculum Coordinator
About the role
Melmark is a nonprofit organization providing clinically-sophisticated evidence-based special education, residential, vocational, and therapeutic services for children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, developmental and intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injuries, medical complexities, and other neurological and genetic disorders.
The Curriculum Coordinator will ensure the development and provision of Individualized Education Program (IEP) services, lesson plans and student progress monitoring, assessment and testing. The Curriculum Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that the services specified in each student’s IEP are delivered at Melmark Carolinas. They must have knowledge of NC Standard Course of Study and Extended Content Standards, NC State testing and Alternate Assessments. They also assist with other educational, clinical and administrative projects as needed. The Curriculum Coordinator is assigned to assist in development of special education services in the program and to ensure that the services specified in each student’s IEP are delivered. This role ensures progress attainment in designated caseloads. The role designs instruction using ABA methodology and other evidence-based interventions.
Responsibilities
- Has current knowledge of NC Standard Course of Study and Extended Content Standards and uses this information to guide assessment and IEP development for all students and educators.
- Has current knowledge of NC state testing, including Alternate Assessment procedures and collaborates with LEAs to ensure adherence to statewide testing assessment procedures.
- Is actively engaged in the assessment of students by training and guiding the