DEC - Program Facilitator

Gaston County Schools Career Site•Gastonia, NC

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About The Position

The employee coordinates programs for exceptional children in schools. This employee monitors procedures governing Programs for Exceptional Children. The employee will develop, facilitate, and lead professional learning activities for teachers of exceptional children. Employees will provide curriculum support and coaching to drive specially designed instruction. Consult with administrators regarding discipline and guidelines when suspensions or alternate settings are being considered for exceptional children. The employee in this position will serve on various assigned committees.

Requirements

Ability to gather and record data on student progress toward academic or behavioral goals on the IEP.
Preparation and maintenance of accurate EC student records.
Adept at preparation and implementation of IEPs.
Updates and maintains data.
Proven ability as staff development presenter.
Proven ability in working with, training, and supervising adults.
Ability to deliver constructive feedback for teacher implementation of research-based strategies.
Ability to analyze data and compile a variety of records, reports, and documentation for positive growth in EC programming.
Ability to convey the eligibility requirements for exceptional children’s services in North Carolina.
Ability to conduct an IEP meeting efficiently and effectively.
Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college/university in Special Education/Exceptional Children.
Minimum of five successful teaching years in at least one EC area; licensed in multiple EC areas preferred.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Special Education preferred or a Master’s in an education area.

Responsibilities

Participates in the development and implementation of policies and procedures as it relates to Exceptional Children’s services in Gaston County Schools (GCS).
Assists with professional learning in specified areas for example Math Foundations, Reading Foundations, CPI, Inclusion, and Autism.
Assists with the implementation of Curriculum in a variety of instructional settings.
Supports teachers with curriculum, training, and coaching throughout the school year.
Implements and supports state-funded initiatives such as PRC 82 (Reading & Math Foundations), PRC 29 (behavior), and PRC118 (Autism & Related Services).
Communicates effectively in written and oral forms to administrators, teachers, and parents.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships.
Travels from school to school and classroom to classroom to address teacher and student needs.
Conducts observations of EC students and EC teachers.
Supports Lead Compliance staff during mediation and conflict resolution needed due to procedural issues.
Assists administrators with individual incidences regarding suspensions and laws governing.
Collaborates with school-based and district level departments and Professional Learning Communities.
Collects data for LEA Self Assessment, testing data, EC subgroup, and instructional data.
Monitors caseloads of teachers of exceptional students.
Consults with and attends required meetings with outside agencies.
Other duties as assigned.