EC Program Specialist (2025-26)

Young World Physical Education

Burlington (NC)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Cell phone stipend

Local supplement salary

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Burlington, North Carolina is seeking an EC Program Specialist to coordinate and monitor programs for students with disabilities. This role is integral in ensuring compliance with North Carolina policies and providing support to instructional staff.

The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of experience in special education, a licensure in Special Education, and a strong knowledge of educational policies. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

3 to 5 years of experience with special education.
Licensure in Special Education or a related field.
Experience in instruction for students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Coordinate programs for students with disabilities.
Ensure compliance with federal and state laws.
Provide staff development on special education strategies.

Skills

Knowledge of North Carolina Standards

Collaboration skills

Instructional strategies

Respect for individual differences

Education

Licensure in Special Education or related field

Master’s degree in special education

Tools

Every Child Accountability Tracking System (ECATS)

Job description

EC Program Specialist (2025-26)

Alamance‑Burlington Schools Exceptional Children - Burlington, North Carolina

Job ID: 5545372

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 19, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

EC Program Specialist

Position Purpose

Under limited supervision, perform a variety of administrative tasks in coordinating and monitoring the implementation of district initiatives, programs, and curriculum. Ensure that the operation of programs for students with disabilities is aligned with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study and Extended Content Standards, and that the district complies with state procedures and federal law regarding referral, identification, IEP development, placement, and services for students in Exceptional Children’s programs. Oversee program compliance and instructional leadership by interpreting changes to North Carolina governing policies for children with disabilities and curriculum. Inform teachers and principals of the implications of those changes and ensure instruction aligns with standards for students with disabilities. Implement programs, monitor effectiveness, provide staff development, and ensure adherence to federal, state, and local policies and procedures. Coach teachers in developing strategies and techniques for assessing and increasing achievement of students with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

3 to 5 years of experience working with special education, either as a teacher or in an administrative capacity; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Licensure in Special Education or a related field. A master’s degree in special education, psychology, related services, or a related field is preferred.
Experience providing instruction for students with disabilities following the North Carolina Standard Course of Study and Extended Content Standards.
Experience navigating the Every Child Accountability Tracking System (ECATS) and other student information systems.
Other alternatives to the above as the Board finds appropriate and acceptable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Recognize and demonstrate respect for individual differences between culture, religion, gender, and sexual orientation of students with disabilities and their families within verbal and written interactions.
Maintain boundaries for relationships and communication with students and their families within the professional and ethical scope of responsibility. Refer questions about student progress to appropriate licensed professionals.
Conduct activities with integrity and in compliance with applicable local, state and federal standards, policies and guidelines.
Maintain the dignity, privacy, and confidentiality of all students with disabilities, families, and school personnel.
Establish and maintain professional, collegial, and appropriate relationships with school personnel, students, and their families.
Demonstrates flexibility, cooperation, and openness in scheduling activities throughout the day for growth and willingness to contribute in a team approach.

Essential Functions and Skills

Primary duties will align with ensuring compliance, instruction, and data utilization for programming within schools for students with disabilities.
Knowledge of North Carolina Standards, Curriculum and Instruction to include Extended Content Standards.
Knowledge of Governing Policies for Students with Disabilities and ability to interpret educational policies and procedures for a variety of audiences.
Works collaboratively with district and school departmental leads and specialists to provide leadership for the District’s provision of special education and related services for students with disabilities.
Provides supervision of district programming and assigned staff supporting implementation of district programming and supports for students with disabilities.
Assists with difficult cases that may involve an advocate, attorney, and/or a state complaint. Works toward a resolution that ensures the best possible outcome for the student.
Provides correspondence within areas regarding all programming and services offered by the EC Department.
Ensures teachers and principals are familiar with changes to North Carolina policies, procedures, and accountability for students with disabilities.
Initiates collaboration with various departments in the development and implementation of assessment practices and policies affecting programs for students with disabilities.
Analyzes and reports on student achievement and behavioral/discipline data regarding students with disabilities within Exceptional Children Departmental school teams or collaboratively with various district specialists.
Participates in collaborative relationships with various district departments to conduct assessment activities to determine needs and effectiveness of exceptional children programs; develops and supports short and long‑range goals and objectives for instructional and social/emotional improvement for students with disabilities.
Assists regular and special education teachers with curriculum‑improving techniques for instruction, programming selection, implementation, materials selection and provides teachers with various tools and resources to aid instruction for addressing the needs of students with disabilities overall achievement.
Assists administrators with evaluating the effectiveness of initiatives implementation and develops strategies for instruction as it relates to students with disabilities, including day‑to‑day problem solving for specific cases.
Provides specialized education instructional strategies and various tools to aid the instructional process; models teaching practices.
Assists with requested observations within schools and provides feedback.
Assists with the overall evaluation of district and special education department initiatives, programming and develops strategies for improvement as it relates to students with disabilities.
Assists in coordinating and providing staff development opportunities for teacher assistants, teachers, administrators and other support staff.
Collaborates on oversight of the placement consideration processes and coordinates placement discussion for intense levels of needs in special education service delivery in collaboration with IEP teams and other relevant district staff members.
Supports communication to parents, administrators and community for informed knowledge about various federal, state, district and department initiatives to resolve special educational issues involving access to special education services.
Collaborates on the oversight of the process of ensuring that each student with a disability is counted for reimbursement purposes (child count), federal reporting or other required documentation.
Assists with coordination of student enrollment, transportation and other areas in the planning for students with disabilities entering and throughout the school year.
Supports principals and school staff in the screening and selection of exceptional children staff as requested.
Schedules and conducts meetings, attend IEP meetings as necessary for supporting the special education process.
Participates in regularly scheduled departmental or district level meetings as required.
Provides support to teachers in their classrooms through coaching, modeling, and mentoring. Includes providing classroom coverage as determined necessary.
Performs other related work as required.

Working Environment

Physical demands include lifting, pushing and/or pulling equipment.
Sitting, walking, and standing for a range of periods throughout the day.
Supervising indoor and outdoor environments within the work schedule.

Terms of Employment

Twelve‑month position; salary in accordance with certification and placement on the adopted schedule.
Local Supplement.
National Board Teacher Certification in accordance with state schedule.
Cell phone provided or stipend.

Position Type: Full‑Time

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