Exceptional Children Program Specialist

Stokes County Schools•Danbury, NC

20h

About The Position

The Exceptional Children Program Specialist supports the implementation, compliance, and continuous improvement of special education services across the district. This role works in collaboration with the Director of Exceptional Children to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., IDEA, FERPA) while strengthening instructional practices for students with disabilities. The specialist provides ongoing coaching, technical assistance, and professional development to special education teachers, with a focus on developing high-quality Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), delivering effective specially designed instruction (SDI), and utilizing student data to inform instructional decisions. The position also serves as a liaison between schools and the district EC department, offering guidance on ECATS, compliance procedures, and best practices in instruction and intervention. Additionally, the EC Program Specialist mentors beginning teachers, supports classroom organization and instructional design, monitors program implementation, and contributes to long-range planning efforts to improve outcomes for students with disabilities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements.

Requirements

Bachelor or Master’s degree or higher in Special Education or General Education with licensure in Special Education
At least 5 years of experience in a Special Education classroom or program area
North Carolina DPI Certification
Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, and Powerpoint) and Google Suite
Working knowledge of Infinite Campus
Extensive experience working in ECATS
Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms
Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local policies and procedures regarding Exceptional Children
Thorough knowledge of rules, regulations, and compliance guidelines in regards to Exceptional Children’s reporting procedures
Considerable knowledge of current trends, publications, research and laws pertaining to IDEA, FERPA, and Specially-Designed Instruction
Ability to maintain complete and accurate confidential records and statistics
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, support personnel, and administrators
Skill in counseling, coaching, and developing staff
Ability to work with the EC Director and team to develop long-range plans

Responsibilities

Provide training and support to assure compliance with state/federal rules and regulations in schools with all teachers
Provide technical assistance to special education classroom teachers in developing appropriate IEPs, structuring/organizing classrooms, etc…
Serve as a mentor to BT Exceptional Children teachers
Provide training and coaching to teachers in special education classes in regard to Specially Designed Instruction
Participate in professional development for special education teachers district-wide, including providing guidance and recommendations for best practice and materials at all educational levels particularly as they relate to the areas of language/literacy and/or math
Provide training and guidance to teachers to connect individual student data to develop measurable, appropriate Individualized Education Programs
Provide training and support to teachers on the use of computerized accountability systems
Provide regular guidance, monitoring, and support to identified special education teachers
Function as special education liaison for schools
Perform other tasks and duties as assigned