Senior Administrator-Preschool Special Education Child Find

Wake County Public School System•Cary, NC

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general direction, administers, and coordinates Special Education preschool programs in accordance with federal and state regulations, including the development of guidelines and procedures for Child Find. Collaborates with the Director to establish and implement a comprehensive plan and goals for special education assessment teams based on an analysis of data. Serves as a liaison between Central Services, schools, community, and agencies to promote the development and improvement of Preschool Special Education Programs.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of state and federal guidelines applicable to special education preschool programs
Comprehensive knowledge of policies, procedures, programs, plans, and organizational relationships of the entire school system
Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point; Google Apps
Knowledge of preschool assessments, evaluations, and the development of young children
Effective time management skills
Demonstrated skills in building consensus across diverse groups of people
Ability to work independently to effectively resolve problems in complex work situations and handle highly confidential material
Ability to develop and implement strategic objectives that improve educational outcomes for students aligned with school system mission and goals
Ability to deliver projects on time and within budget
Ability to coach and mentor employees
Ability to design and deliver professional development to adult learners
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 establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, outside advocacy groups, community members, parents, and vendors
Master’s degree in Special Education or directly related field
Four years of successful teaching or supervisory experience in preschool education, compliance, or directly related field
An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
Hold or be qualified to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License in Special Education or Birth-Kindergarten
Hold or be qualified to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License for School Administrator-Principal or Curriculum Instructional Specialist
Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of NC requirements

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience in preschool education or Special Education program compliance

Responsibilities

Hires, supervises, and evaluates Lead and/or Case Managers and other staff, as assigned.
Facilitates the delivery of special education and related services to children through coordination, management, and oversight for Child Find.
Designs and implements a comprehensive outreach strategy to identify children who require special education services.
Provides oversight and monitoring of federal indicators.
Ensures the assessment teams engage in consistent practices for screening, referrals, evaluation, identification, and IEP development with consideration for the least restrictive environment.
Develops and provides professional development for departmental staff and school-based preschool staff.
Participates in the completion and submission of special education data, reports and documents to North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Facilitates the entry of new preschool students into Special Education Services and/or assigned schools.
Attends meetings, professional development, and conferences to stay abreast of current policies and procedures relating to and impacting preschool services trends/strategies.
Secures technology and information systems for the work and reporting needs of departmental staff.
Consults and collaborates with district staff, administrators, teachers, and parents in the development of appropriate programming for pre-school Special Education children served by Wake County Public School System (WCPSS).
Performs other related duties, as assigned.