EC Services Coordinator

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a Supervisory and/or Administrative Certificate
• Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of laws, state and federal (rules and regulations)
• Strong ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to coordinate special education programs
• Vast knowledge and experience with behavior management and intervention strategies

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Serve as an instructional leader, consultant, and support for all the teachers and students on the campuses and the program areas assigned.
• Develop, order, maintain oversight of instructional programs, material, and implementation.
• Maintain a budget for instructional services and supports.
• Facilitate least restrictive environment placement of students with disabilities.
• Provide follow-up to special education placements including planning and implementation of related services, adaptive equipment, instructional materials and record keeping.
• Provide program development, implementation, and program evaluation.
• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of curriculum and instruction for students with special education needs.
• Work with the Director of Exceptional Children in planning and providing inservice training and staff development for general education and special education staff.
• Interview special education applicants and, in coordination with the campus administrators, recommend to hire personnel according to district policies and regulations.
• Document visits to classrooms on a regular basis to observe the teacher/student interaction in order to identify and make recommendations in areas needing improvement.
• Work with data manager to monitor and ensure all student files meet compliance standards of the North Carolina Department of Education.
• Participate in Annual Review Development/Initial meetings as needed, monitor the appropriate development of IEPs for quality programming, and follow-up to ensure compliance with the IEP.
• Cookordinate transition services of children from home to school environment, from one educational program to another, and from high school to higher education or successful job placement, or to other agency services.
• Serve as a conflict mediator/problem solver in crisis situations concerning program, placement, and behavior of students.
• Advise campus administration regarding appropriate scheduling of students, maximum usage of staff, utilization of facilities, appropriate materials and equipment selection.
• Analyze campus/district data and prepare reports (Comprehensive Assessments) for campus and department program planning.
• Cookordinate services as needed with other departments such as transportation, food service, vocational, etc.
• Work with other school districts, education agencies, and community agencies in developing activities to assist students with disabilities.
• Keep the Exceptional Children Director fully informed with respect to staff, classroom and equipment needs, as well as, possible problem areas.
• Maintain a high degree of communication, collaboration, and cooperation with all members of the Exceptional Children’s department and support its programs and objectives.
• Maintain professional growth through local, state and national meetings and workshops, as well as, reading professional literature.