Coordinating Teacher-Extended Content Standards

WORKING TITLE

Coordinating Teacher-Extended Content Specialist

COORDINATING TEACHER

Special Education Services (SES)

Crossroads II, Cary, NC

Classroom Teacher (not eligible for National Board pay)

Exempt

Yes

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends)

Provides support to teachers serving students accessing the curriculum through the Extended Content Standards via school visits, observations, model‑teaching, hands‑on involvement with students in the classroom, materials, and instructional programming. Provides support with Individualized Education Plans (IEP) meetings, Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) development. Provides a variety of professional development and supports the teacher with job skill training and job development for students in regional programs.

• Extensive knowledge of state and federal regulations, and school laws and policies related to special education services (SES).
• Considerable knowledge of online student information systems, for example ECATS.
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Apps.
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely 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 plan and deliver professional development to adults.
• Ability to analyze student and program data to support instruction.
• Ability to work with adults in a consultative format to address student needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, external agencies, and the public.

• Bachelor’s degree in special education or a directly related field.
• Five years of experience in special education or a related field.
• Experience working with students who primarily access the Extended Content Standards.

• Hold or be eligible for a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License in an Exceptional Children teaching area (not including Academically or Intellectually Gifted).
• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of NC requirements.

• Previous certification or eligible for certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI).
• Regular travel to various Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) school sites.

• Master’s degree in special education or a directly related field.

• Provides support to teachers serving students in Extended Content classrooms and students through school visits, observations, model‑teaching, and hands‑on involvement with students in the classroom. Provides follow‑up written recommendations and strategies and/or materials and resources to teachers.
• Consults with teachers and students in the set up and implementation of programs and inclusive practices.
• Compiles data, writes reports, and makes recommendations regarding student observational data.
• Collaborates with teachers in developing IEPs, FBAs, and BIPs; assists in implementing goals and strategies documented on the plans, and in developing and interpreting data collection forms.
• Assists with educational planning for specific students through communication with teachers, appropriate senior administrators, students, and parents, attending IEP meetings, and through consultation with external agencies as needed.
• Assists with educational planning for transition upon completion of high school through consultation with teachers and external agencies in developing Transition Plans, assisting in locating/setting up job sites in the community and attending IEP/Transition meetings.
• Provides CPI training to teachers and staff in regional program classrooms.
• Provides educational and instructional resource materials for new classroom teachers, as needed, relating to…