IDEA Alternate Achievement Standards Consultant

State of North Carolina • 301 N Wilmington Street Wake, NC

4d • $63,927 - $92,554 • Onsite

About The Position

The IDEA Alternate Achievement Standards Consultant supports statewide implementation of Extended Content Standards (ECS) for students with significant cognitive disabilities and complex learning needs. The consultant collaborates with Public School Units (PSUs), statewide organizations, and internal divisions to improve access, rigor, communication supports, and instructional outcomes for students with disabilities.

Requirements

• Master's degree in the education field to which assigned from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of specifically related experience in public education; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Driver License Required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience implementing standards-based instruction for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
• Experience developing and delivering professional learning related to literacy, mathematics, AAC, and alternate achievement standards.
• Strong collaboration, technical assistance, and instructional coaching skills with educators.

Responsibilities

• Provide statewide professional learning focused on standards-based instruction, evidence-based literacy practices, mathematics instruction, AAC integration, and instructional strategies aligned to Extended Content Standards (ECS)
• Create and facilitate professional development opportunities in multiple formats, including face to face, virtual, synchronous, and asynchronous learning environments for educators, administrators, and paraprofessionals.
• Provide technical assistance and consultation to Public School Units regarding educational programming, instructional planning, and service delivery for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
• Lead and support revision of Extended Content Standards and affiliated instructional resources to ensure vertical alignment, access, rigor, and standards-based instruction in literacy and mathematics.
• Collaborate with Accountability Services and statewide stakeholders regarding alternate assessments, accommodations, accessible assessment design, and implementation processes for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
• Develop procedures, guidance documents, and supporting resources related to referral, identification, instructional programming, and educational services for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
• Provide professional learning, technical assistance, consultation, and resource development focused on standards-based instruction in literacy and mathematics aligned to grade-level content standards, evidence-based instructional practices, and alternate assessments such as NCEXTEND1.

Benefits

• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level