Special Education Coordinating Teacher

Overview :

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

COORDINATING TEACHER

WORKING TITLE

Coordinating Teacher-Special Education Services (SES)

SCHOOL / DEPARTMENT

Special Education Services

LOCATION

Crossroads II, Cary, NC

PAY GRADE

Classroom Teacher (not eligible for National Board pay)

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends)

POSITION PURPOSE :

Serves as a collaborative member of the SES Instructional Programming and Support Team by identifying, cultivating, implementing, and supporting evidenced-based practices that support student growth and meet both federal and state requirements for implementation of students Individual Educational Programs (IEPs).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Extensive knowledge of state and federal legal requirements for the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP) including transition, instruction and behavior components;
• Extensive knowledge of Standard Course of Study Standards for Literacy and Math and instructional strategies supporting students with disabilities to access the Standard Course of Study Standards;
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google Apps;
• 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;
• Ability to collect, interpret, and analyze student and teacher performance data in order to generate effective courses of action;
• Ability to design and deliver professional development;
• Ability to evaluate trainings and professional development to ensure topics and information are being implemented;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, external agencies, and the public.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, staff members of external funding agencies, and the community. Work is considered light physical work, requiring the exertion of up to ten pounds of force. The work frequently requires driving automobile equipment.

EFFECTIVE DATE : 10 / 2023

DISCLAIMER : The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.