Director, Exceptional Children's Programs & 504 Compliance

Henderson County Schools; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Henderson County Schools is seeking a Director of Exceptional Children's Program & 504 Coordinator for the Central Office in Hendersonville, NC. This full-time role oversees ECP and 504 services, ensuring alignment with the district's instructional goals and core values.

The position requires a Master’s in Exceptional Children or a related field with leadership and licensure in NC, plus five years in exceptional children’s programs. Benefits accompany a 12-month, full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Exceptional Children with three graduate semester hours in Administration, Curriculum Development and Supervision.
• OR a Master’s Degree in School Administration and/or Curriculum and Instruction with at least nine semester hours of course work in exceptional children.
• Current, valid North Carolina Teaching License in exceptional children preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of five years of experience in exceptional children’s programs.
• Strong interpersonal skills with students, staff, parents, and community members; leadership at district or school level.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for all aspects of the exceptional children’s programs and compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Maintains cooperative relationships with principals, staff, agencies, and parents/guardians.
• Develops comprehensive program plans and implements and evaluates the planned programs.
• Prepares budgets and coordinates with other departments; manages grants and reports.
• Supervises staff and assists in professional development and staff evaluation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education administration

Education

Master’s Degree in Exceptional Children

Master’s Degree in School Administration and/or Curriculum & Instruction with 9 credits in exceptional children

Job description

Henderson County Schools is seeking a Director of Exceptional Children's Program & 504 Coordinator for the Central Office in Hendersonville, NC. This full-time role oversees ECP and 504 services, ensuring alignment with the district's instructional goals and core values.

The position requires a Master’s in Exceptional Children or a related field with leadership and licensure in NC, plus five years in exceptional children’s programs. Benefits accompany a 12-month, full-time schedule.