Special Education Program Specialist — Empowering Students

Catawba-County-Schools; Newton (NC); Vor Ort; USD 46.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Catawba County Schools is seeking an Exceptional Children Program Specialist in Newton, North Carolina. This full-time, 10-month position supports student with disabilities by coordinating referrals, eligibility, and services across schools in the county.

The role requires certification in Special Education, experience in special education settings, and collaboration with multiple stakeholders to ensure compliance and effective program delivery.

Qualifikationen

• Certification in Special Education, preferably with additional hours in special education law and/or school administration
• Five or more years experience teaching exceptional children
• Certification in Mentor and NCEES Training
• Strong interpersonal and conferencing skills

Aufgaben

• Provide direct contact with schools and other service providers to facilitate, monitor and support Child Find, initial referral, eligibility and implementation of services for students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with school professionals, parents, and community agencies to assess needs and develop supports and programs for students with disabilities.
• Manage initial referrals, eligibility and out-of-state transfer processes within established timelines.
• Provide training to school staff on special education paperwork and software management system.
• Attend and participate in IEP team meetings and related staffings.
• Assist EC department in data gathering for reporting requirements.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Conferencing skills

Ausbildung

Certification in Special Education

Mentor and NCEES Training

Jobbeschreibung

Catawba County Schools is seeking an Exceptional Children Program Specialist in Newton, North Carolina. This full-time, 10-month position supports student with disabilities by coordinating referrals, eligibility, and services across schools in the county.

The role requires certification in Special Education, experience in special education settings, and collaboration with multiple stakeholders to ensure compliance and effective program delivery.