Special Education Coordinating Teacher - Wake County Public School System

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

No

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 student’s 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

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in special education or related field;
• Five years of teaching experience in special education.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Hold or be qualified to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License in Special Education General Curriculum, Cross Categorical (mild/moderately disabled), Mentally Disabled, Behaviorally/Emotionally Disabled, or Learning Disabled;
• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license with a good driving record according to the State of NC requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in special education;
• Leadership experience in assessing student needs; planning, developing, and implementing programs; evaluating program effectiveness; and in designing and conducting professional staff development;
• Knowledge of Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) applications and programs (ECATS, Wake Connect, Wake Learns, etc.);
• Job training and job development experience;
• Understanding of assessment processes (i.e., vocational assessments, interest inventories, state assessments, etc.).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. 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’ IEPs.
2. Identifies, implements, and supports research-based instructional and behavioral practices, including the use of technology, that support student growth and post-secondary education/training.
3. Assists with the development and implementation of short-term and long-term plans and goals to support and train schools based on identified research-based practices related to special education.
4. Assists with the creation and administration of professional development plans including budgeting, contracts, substitutes, Wake Learns, and communication.
5. Stays abreast of trends, research, and best practices for instruction by attending professional development events, utilizing social media, and communicating with other professionals within and outside the district.
6. Collaborates with SES teams in order to align literacy, math, and behavioral instruction and assessment to support the WCPSS/SES strategic plan mission, vision, and goals.
7. Regularly visits schools providing targeted support and assistance to special education teachers, with a special emphasis on new teachers, as outlined in identified best practices for transition, instruction, and behavior support.
8. Attends IEP/Functional Behavioral Analysis (FBA)/Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) pre-planning meetings and scheduled meetings, as determined appropriate, to establish processes for building capacity at the school level.
9. Assists Senior Administrator with the allocation process for special education teachers and instructional assistants.
10. As applicable, provides programming and resources to support the completion of all graduation requirements to facilitate students with disabilities with graduating on cohort.
11. As applicable, promotes instruction in self-determination, self-advocacy, social/interpersonal skills and work-related behaviors to provide career related and transition planning information to teachers, students, and parents.
12. Performs other related duties, as assigned.

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.