EC Director

Young World Physical Education; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Guilford Preparatory Academy in Greensboro, NC seeks an EC Director to oversee programs for students with disabilities and supervise related staff. You will work with state agencies to implement standards and ensure compliance, while coordinating district-wide services and reporting across local, state, and federal levels.

The role requires collaboration with administrators, teachers, and central office personnel on individual cases and policy interpretation, leading placement decisions and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related field and valid NC license.
• 5 to 7 years of experience in special education or leadership roles for EC programs.
• Valid NC teaching license in at least one area of disability.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Work with state agencies to implement standards and ensure compliance.
• Provide direction, consultation, and supervision to exceptional children services personnel.
• Prepare, organize and submit required local, state and federal reports.
• Engage in professional development.
• Collaborate with administrators of related services for implementation and programming.
• Lead teachers in implementation of special education services, including placement decisions.
• Coordinate with partner departments on instructional programming.
• Coordinate with local agencies, parents, and school personnel on individual cases.
• Monitor progress of services and make recommendations to the Principal.
• Consult with the Principal and Board Chair on individual cases.
• Supervise use of the Department system for exceptional children services.
• Attend state‑level meetings regarding policies, procedures, and legal updates.

Skills

Policy interpretation

Staff development

Data analysis

Counseling

Program planning

Education

Master’s degree in special education, psychology, curriculum instruction, or school administration

Job description

EC Director

Guilford Preparatory Academy, Greensboro, North Carolina

Job Description

1. Under limited supervision, performs supervisory and administrative tasks overseeing programs for students with disabilities.
2. Assists the Senior Executive Director in planning, developing, and implementing comprehensive programs for students with disabilities.
3. Collaborates with supervisors and coordinators on district‑wide services for students receiving special education.
4. Communicates with school‑based and central office personnel on individual cases and policy interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Work with state agencies to implement standards and ensure compliance.
• Provide direction, consultation, and supervision to exceptional children services personnel.
• Prepare, organize and submit required local, state and federal reports.
• Engage in professional development.
• Collaborate with administrators of related services for implementation and programming.
• Lead teachers in implementation of special education services, including placement decisions.
• Coordinate with partner departments on instructional programming.
• Coordinate with local agencies, parents, and school personnel on individual cases.
• Monitor progress of services and make recommendations to the Principal.
• Consult with the Principal and Board Chair on individual cases.
• Supervise use of the Department system for exceptional children services.
• Attend state‑level meetings regarding policies, procedures, and legal updates.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in special education, psychology, curriculum instruction, or school administration.
• 5 to 7 years of experience as a special education teacher or Exceptional Children’s Program Specialist/Administrator.
• Valid teaching license issued by the NC Department of Public Instruction in at least one area of disability.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local policies and procedures regarding services for students with disabilities.
• Skills in counseling and developing staff, program development, and data analysis.

Physical and Other Requirements

• Ability to operate automated office equipment and run a motor vehicle.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret legal documents and execute complex instructions.

Position Type

Full‑Time

Salary

$50,000 to $70,000 Per Year

Job Categories

Administration > Special Education Director

Job Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.