POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)
COORDINATING TEACHER
WORKING TITLE
Coordinating Teacher-Extended Content Specialist
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
Special Education Services (SES)
LOCATION
Crossroads II Cary NC
PAY GRADE
Classroom Teacher (not eligible for National Board pay)
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
Yes
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends)
POSITION PURPOSE:
Provides support to teachers serving students accessing the curriculum through the Extended Content Standards through school visits observations model-teaching hands-on involvement with students in the classroom materials and instructional programming. Provides support with Individualized Education Plans (IEP) meetings Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) development. Provides a variety of professional development. Provides support to the teacher with job skill training and job development for students in regional programs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
- Extensive knowledge of state and federal regulations and school laws and policies related to special education services (SES);
- Considerable knowledge of online student information systems (for example ECATS);
- Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office specifically Word Excel and PowerPoint; Google Apps;
- Effective time management 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 plan and deliver professional development to adults;
- Ability to analyze student and program data to support instruction;
- Ability to work with adults in a consultative format to address student needs;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff students parents external agencies and the public.
EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors degree in special education or directly related field;
- Five years of experience in special education or related field;
- Experience working with students who primarily access the Extended Content Standards.
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
- Hold or be eligible for a North Carolina Professional Educators License in an Exceptional Childrens teaching area (not including Academically or Intellectually Gifted);
- Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operators license according to the State of NC requirements.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Previous certification or eligible for certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI);
- Regular travel to various Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) school sites.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters degree in special education or directly related field.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides support to teachers serving students in Extended Content classrooms and students through school visits observations model-teaching and hands-on involvement with students in the classroom. Provides follow-up written recommendations and strategies and/or materials and resources to teachers.
- Consults with teachers and students in the set up and implementation of programs and inclusive practices.
- Compiles data writes reports and makes recommendations regarding student observational data.
- Collaborates with teachers in developing IEPs FBAs and BIPs; assists in implementing goals and strategies documented on the plans and in developing and interpreting data collection forms.
- Assists with educational planning for specific students through communication with teachers appropriate senior administrators students and parents attending IEP meetings and through consultation with external agencies as needed.
- Assists with educational planning for transition upon completion of high school through consultation with teachers and external agencies in developing Transition Plans assisting in locating/setting up job sites in the community and attending IEP/Transition meetings.
- Provides CPI training to teachers and staff in regional program classrooms.
- Provides educational and instructional resource materials for new classroom teachers as needed relating to SES.
- 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 students parents 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.