What are the responsibilities and job description for the EC Instructional Program Specialist - Secondary position at Scotland High School?
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Title: |
EC Instructional Program Specialist- Secondary EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN’S SERVICES
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Reports to: |
Scotland High School Principal |
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Terms of Employment: |
11 Months |
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Salary: |
TBD |
Job Goals:
To provide leadership in the development, implementation and evaluation of curriculum and instruction for exceptional children.
Qualifications:
- Hold at least a bachelor’s degree
- Master’s Degree in Special Education from an accredited institution and/or state graduate certificate in an area of special education preferred; 3 years of successful classroom teaching experience required
- Must possess valid NC certification in the area of Exceptional Children in one or more specialty areas
- Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles
Essential Job Functions:
- Provides leadership in assigned areas of the Exceptional Children’s Program.
- Supports Occupational Course of Study teachers
- Assist in the transition planning of middle school students transitioning to high school and high school students transitioning to life beyond high school.
- Visits schools to assess the effectiveness of instruction and compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Advises the exceptional children’s program administrators on the status of the program including curriculum, instruction and personnel.
- Advises teachers and principals regarding selections of materials and equipment.
- Identifies exemplary educational practices and shares information with teachers.
- Helps develop teacher’s skills in diagnostic-prescriptive techniques to ensure that exceptional children’s needs are addressed and remediation goals and objectives are written and implemented.
- Assists with the planning and implementation of a comprehensive system of staff development for teachers in assigned areas.
- Observes teachers as requested by principals.
- Chairs/serves on curriculum and other special project committees.
- Assists with reviewing and evaluating cases and IEP’s for compliance and quality.
- Ensures awareness of program compliance requirements for teachers in assigned areas.
- Assists in federal and/or state compliance monitoring activities.
- Monitors and coordinates resources that may include material allocations (funds), transportation and facilities to ensure program needs are met within each school.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Position is housed at Scotland High School.