EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN'S PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Robeson County School District- NC; Lumberton (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Schools of Robeson County Central Office in Lumberton, NC is seeking an Exceptional Children's Program Specialist to oversee compliance and lead EC services. This full-time role reports to the Director of Exceptional Children and starts immediately.

The position requires licensure in Special Education, several years of EC experience, strong collaboration with school teams and knowledge of IDEA. Duties include monitoring referrals, conducting audits, and coordinating IEP meetings across

Qualifications

• Licensure in Special Education and knowledge of IDEA and federal laws.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Five or more years of experience teaching exceptional children.
• Knowledgeable of IDEA and applicable federal regulations.
• Ability to collaborate with EC staff and school administrators.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and monitor the EC compliance program and ensure 90-day timelines are met.
• Participate in EC trainings and related audits.
• Review student records for compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Report noncompliance and implement corrective action plans.
• Attend IEP meetings as LEA designee and coordinate with schools.
• Coordinate data gathering for CIPP and participate in EC Steering Committee.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Conference skills

IDEA knowledge

Education law knowledge

Education

Special Education licensure

Job description

EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN'S PROGRAM SPECIALIST

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Job Details

Job ID: 4594113

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 15, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

LOCATION: To Be Determined

REPORTS TO: Director of Exceptional Children

DEADLINE DATE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATION: Until Filled

Qualifications

• Licensure in Special Education, preferably with additional hours in special education
• law and or school administration
• Five or more years’ experience teaching exceptional children
• Strong interpersonal and conference skills
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
• Knowledgeable of IDEA and all applicable federal laws

General Duties

• Oversee and monitors implementation of the compliance program, will work directly on a weekly basis to maintain referrals and to ensure 90 day timelines are met and re-evaluations are completed within the required date
• Participate in training by NCDPI EC Division, PSRC and any other assigned training
• Review and audit of each individual student record for compliance with state and federal regulations and guidelines
• Reports noncompliance issues detected through auditing and monitoring, nature of corrective action plans implemented in response to identified problems, and results of follow-up audits to the EC Director
• Participate in Elementary, Middle and High School IEP committee meetings as LEA designee
• Review compliance reports to ensure meetings are being held in a timely manner at school
• Review records before and after meetings to make sure record is complete and compliance
• Work with school administrators regarding EC process and compliance questions
• Work with psychologists through referral and re-evaluation processes
• Administer Educational Assessments as needed
• Provide communication to schools regarding noncompliance issues and assist with corrective action to ensure resolution of problem areas identified during an internal auditing/monitoring activity
• Audit/copy/transfer EC records of students transferring outside the LEA
• Audit/transfer EC records of students transferring within the LEA
• Secure and audit EC records of transferring High School students prior to their placement in the EC program
• Respond to phone calls related to compliance issues
• Recommends revisions to the compliance program to improve its effectiveness
• Consult with IEP teams on Headcount issues through review process and visits
• Check rosters on specified Headcount
• Gather data for federal Continuous Improvement Performance Plan (CIPP)
• Participate on EC Steering Committee for CIPP
• Developments and coordinates IEP training regarding elements of the compliance program, such as appropriate forms and documentation, to all appropriate EC staff

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $4,475 to $6,155 Per Month

Job Requirements

• At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Ms. Nakeia Mckiver , Director of Personnel
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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