Senior Administrator

Wake County Public Schools•Cary, NC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Manages Special Education pre-school programs in accordance with federal and state regulations, including the development of guidelines and procedures for pre-school classrooms and services. Collaborates with the Director to establish and implement a comprehensive plan and goals for Special Education pre-school classrooms and services based on data analysis. Serves as a liaison between central services, schools, homes, and the community to promote the development and improvement of pre-school Special Education services.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge and understanding of state and federal guidelines applicable to Special Education pre-school programs
Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google Apps
Excellent customer service skills
Critical thinking and problem solving skills
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
Excellent public speaking and presentation skills
Ability to design and deliver professional development
Ability to present information to diverse audiences in an easily understood format
Ability to develop and implement goals that improve educational outcomes for students aligned with school system mission and goals
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, parents, community groups, external agencies, vendors, and the community.
Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Special Education or related field
Four years of teaching experience in pre-school education, Special Education, or related field.
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

Extensive Google experience or Google certification
Fluent in spoken and written Spanish

Responsibilities

Administers and manages Special Education pre-school programs in accordance with federal and state regulations, including the development of guidelines and procedures for pre-school classrooms and services.
Consults with administrators, teachers, and parents in the development of appropriate programming and curriculum for pre-school Special Education children served by Wake County Public School System (WCPSS).
Serves as a liaison between central services pre-school staff and school administrators, childcare providers, families, and preschool teachers by communicating and addressing program, facility, or service needs.
Designs and delivers professional development for departmental staff and school-based pre-school staff.
Collaborates with administrators and teachers to ensure proper identification and placement of new pre-school students and assists in development of Individual Educational Plans (IEP).
Completes Special Education reports and documents for external agencies and adheres to submission deadlines.
Facilitates the entry of new pre-school students into Special Education Services and/or assigned schools by meeting with families and multiple agencies to ensure children are appropriately placed according to their needs.
Ensures compliance and implementation of services by managing multiple service contracts with external agencies and vendors.
Attends meetings, professional development, and conferences to stay abreast of current policies and procedures relating to and impacting preschool services trends/strategies.
Coordinates transportation for preschool children who receive Special Education services.
Performs other related duties, as assigned.