Coordinating Teacher - Special Education Services

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title): COORDINATING TEACHER

WORKING TITLE:
Coordinating Teacher-Special Education Services (SES)

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT:
Special Education Services

LOCATION:
Crossroads II, Cary, NC

PAY GRADE:
Classroom Teacher (not eligible for National Board pay)

FLSA STATUS:
Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT:
No

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE:
Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends)

POSITION PURPOSE: Serves as a collaborative member of the SES Instructional Programming and Support Team by identifying, cultivating, implementing, and supporting evidenced-based practices that support student growth and meet both federal and state requirements for implementation of student’s Individual Educational Programs (IEPs).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Extensive knowledge of state and federal legal requirements for the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP) including transition, instruction and behavior components;
• Extensive knowledge of Standard Course of Study Standards for Literacy and Math and instructional strategies supporting students with disabilities to access the Standard Course of Study Standards;
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
  Google Apps;
• Critical thinking and problem-solving 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 collect, interpret, and analyze student and teacher performance data in order to generate effective courses of action;
• Ability to design and deliver professional development;
• Ability to evaluate trainings and professional development to ensure topics and information are being implemented;
• 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 from a regionally accredited college or university in special education or related field;
• Five years of teaching experience in special education.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Hold or be qualified to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License in Special Education General Curriculum, Cross Categorical (mild/moderately disabled), Mentally Disabled, Behaviorally/Emotionally Disabled, or Learning Disabled;
• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license with a good driving record according to the State of NC requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in special education;
• Leadership experience in assessing student needs; planning, developing, and implementing programs; evaluating program effectiveness; and in designing and conducting professional staff development;
• Knowledge of Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) applications and programs (ECATS, Wake Connect, Wake Learns, etc.);
• Job training and job development experience;
• Understanding of assessment processes (i.e., vocational assessments, interest inventories, state assessments, etc.).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as a collaborative member of the SES Instructional Programming and Support Team by identifying, cultivating, implementing, and supporting evidenced-based practices that support student growth and meet both federal and state requirements for implementation of students’ IEPs.
• Identifies, implements, and supports research-based instructional and behavioral practices, including the use of technology, that support student growth and post-secondary education/training.
• Assists with the development and implementation of short-term and long-term plans and goals to support and train schools based on identified research-based practices related to special education.
• Assists with the creation and administration of professional development plans including budgeting, contracts, substitutes, Wake Learns, and communication.
• Stays abreast of trends, research, and best practices for instruction by attending professional development events, utilizing social media, and communicating with other professionals…