26/27 EC Teacher - Case Teacher 415021

Young World Physical Education; Hope Mills (NC); On-site; USD 45,756 - 62,440; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland County Schools seeks an Exceptional Children’s Case Teacher to lead EC referrals and IEP processes at Rockfish Elementary in Hope Mills, NC. You will manage data, coordinate evaluations, and ensure compliance with timelines and due process.

The role requires a BS/BA, NC EC teaching license, and several years of EC teaching experience. Strong communication, organization, and leadership are essential. This is a full-time position with duties across the EC program.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree from accredited institution.
• License in area of Special Education.
• Three or more years experience as an EC teacher (preferred).
• Specialized training in compliance, regulations, and special education law.
• Strong writing and speaking skills.
• Understanding of instructional implications of test data.
• Exemplary leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Exemplary organizational skills.
• Computer/typing skills.

Responsibilities

• Serves as contact person regarding EC referrals/issues.
• Performs EC data management and data entry following IEP meetings.
• Monitors referrals to completion and 90-day timeline adherence.
• Coordinates with school psychologists, related service personnel, EC monitors.
• Schedules IEP meetings and ensures due process communications.
• Facilitates initial referral, reevaluation, and manifestation determination IEP meetings.
• Attends annual review meetings and drafts/monitors IEP documentation.
• Maintains EC data forms, headcount rosters, and required logs.

Skills

Special Education

IEP Management

Data Entry

Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

BS/BA degree

License in Special Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cumberland County Schools | 415 Rockfish Elementary | Hope Mills, North Carolina | Open in Google Maps

26/27 EC Teacher - Case Teacher 415021

Job Details

• Job ID: 5820456
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 12, 2026

Job Description

TITLE: Exceptional Children’s Case Teacher

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

Qualifications

BS/BA degree from accredited institution. License in area of Special Education. Three or more years experience as an EC teacher (preferred). Specialized training in compliance, regulations, and special education law. Writing and speaking skills. Understanding of instructional implications of test data. Exemplary leadership and interpersonal skills. Exemplary organizational skills. Computer/typing skills.

Applicant Must Upload

1. Legible copy of official transcripts for all degree levels, and copy of current NC Teaching License in the EC area (License cannot be Initial or Residency).
2. Resume

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as contact person when questions arise regarding EC referrals/issues.
• Performs EC data management responsibilities by completing data entries in a timely manner following IEP meetings and updating computer-based information.
• Receives initial referrals from SST and checks for accuracy to ensure all required components are completed and begins referral/evaluation process while adhering to 90‑day timeline.
• Monitors all referrals to completion including initial and reevaluation (in‑state and out‑of‑state transfers).
• Coordinates with related service personnel, school psychologists, outside agencies as needed, Instructional specialists, and EC Compliance Monitors.
• Receives completed evaluation packets from school psychologists and related service personnel and schedules interpretative conference immediately once all assessments are completed.
• Confers with principal on status of cases on a scheduled basis.
• Coordinates/Monitors scheduling of IEP meetings. Ensures that all required IEP team members have been invited. Ensures DEC Due Process has been mailed and second notice provided.
• Coordinates and/or facilitates all initial referral, reevaluation, and manifestation determination IEP meetings.
• Attends annual review meetings by request from school personnel. Otherwise, EC teachers within the school will hold all annual review IEP meetings.
• Ensures completion of IEP draft/ monitors draft for compliance. Communicates noted deficits to responsible team member for correction.
• Reviews completed paperwork from IEP team meeting for compliance and ensures errors are corrected immediately.
• Makes arrangements for transition to separate continuum placements and coordinates transportation when needed.
• Ensures that minutes of IEP meetings are recorded and maintained in the EC folder.
• Performs final compliance check on all IEP paperwork then close/verify all forms in CECAS.
• Monitors all IEP evaluations and ensures schedules/procedures are being maintained.
• Ensures completion of quarterly progress reports, ensures that reports are attached to IEP’s, and copies are sent home.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures IEP team meetings are held and completed in a timely manner for the following: Referral Review, Eligibility Determination, Initial and/or Reevaluation, Monitor for appropriateness of eligibility.
• Development of IEP- Initial and Reevaluation.
• Annual Review.
• Any review of IEP.
• Addendum.
• Manifestation Determination.
• Functional Behavioral Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan.
• Change in Continuum.
• Addition/Deletion of Related Services.
• Maintains IEP Logs (Initials/Reevaluations/Annual Reviews).
• Collaborates with monitors on issues, procedures and guidelines, and follows through with corrective action as needed.
• Sends completed data entry forms to EC data manager immediately following IEP team meetings.
• Maintains copies of EC Data Forms.
• Maintains accurate EC headcount roster(s) and turns in verified roster(s) for compliance on designated due date.
• Conducts staff development regarding procedures and guidelines at school site.
• Serves as liaison to interpret parent rights and mediate parent concerns and conflicts.
• Confers regularly with principals, specialists, directors, supervisors, and senior administrators on matters related to EC.
• Attends all Case Teacher staff development activities.
• Attends computer training as designated by EC requirements and maintains necessary computer skills.
• Sends out requested EC information in a timely manner.
• Serves as team player and role model for other employees in the organization; demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement; supports and exhibits organizational core values of caring, respect, integrity, responsibility, high expectations, being customer driven, and valuing fairness.
• Performs other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Possess the visual acuity to work with data and figures, operate a computer, do extensive reading and prepare and present written and oral reports and statistical data.

Must have finger dexterity and be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of kneeling, sitting, walking, stooping, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, talking, seeing, hearing, and repetitive motion.

Special Requirements

Background check with local and state law enforcement agencies required.

Position Type

Full-Time

Salary

$4,100 to $5,595 Per Month

Job Categories

Special Education > General Special Education

Contact Information

• Lisa Crawford, Principal
• 415 Rockfish Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]