Movement Schools is a rapidly growing network of public charter schools. We exist to love and value students by leading a movement of change in education through academic excellence, character development, and preparation for success in life. We believe in the inherent value and dignity of every child, and build schools where students and staff thrive. 

Each Movement School is part of a larger community investment to help children and families thrive. These broader investments include early-childhood education, wellness centers, and after-school care. 

Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Director of Exceptional Children is responsible for the leadership and coordination of the Exceptional Children's Programs across all the Movement Schools in North Carolina. The Director of Exceptional Children provides leadership, management, supervision, evaluation, coordination, and direction for all exceptional children's programs and related services for students with disabilities who attend any Movement School across North Carolina.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitoring compliance to meet state and federal mandates
• Strategic professional development 
• Recommends and manages budgets for exceptional children's program 
• Secure additional funding as needed to support EC Departments Complete annual EC grants and all related submissions for all schools
• Lead all audits regarding EC Securing and managing external providers related to exceptional children's services across schools
• Supporting equitable evidence-based practices 
• Represents schools in legal proceedings, participates in IEP meetings, discussion, informal conferences, mediation, and due process hearing to resolve issues regarding exceptional children's services. 
• Develops and maintains liaison with appropriate governmental agencies and relevant community groups and remains current on legislation pertaining to areas of special education.
• Assists in developing policies and procedures related to Exceptional Children's Services at all Movement Schools 
• Use a continuous improvement model to evaluate current effectiveness of program and make necessary programmatic changes to increase student achievement
• Supervise, evaluate, and lead a team of EC Coordinators that are placed at each school to effectively implement high quality EC programming across Movement Network.
• Oversee reporting and compliance, including preparation and submission of all reports and data for federal, state, and district monitoring of special education.

• Commitment to the mission of Movement Charter School’s vision 
• Eagerness to learn and a growth mindset
• Strong knowledge of NC Laws and IDEA Regulations
• Ability to edit media content for social media
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Well-developed emotional intelligence and moral character
• High level of personal organization and planning
• Openness to feedback
• Proactivity and self-direction

• Masters Degree in Special Education or related field
• Minimum of 3 year of EC teaching experience
• Minimum of 3 years of administrative experience preferred
• Knowledge of State and Federal legislation as it relates to Exceptional Children
• Knowledge of budget and finance related to Exceptional Children

Salary and Benefits

Movement Schools offers salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package. We also offer a 401K salary match and retirement planning. All staff members receive extensive professional development, and are equipped with a laptop computer and all necessary supplies.