Exceptional Children’s Coordinator

WORKING TITLE Exceptional Children’s Coordinator

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT Exceptional Children

LOCATION Pender County Schools

PAY GRADE  NC State Salary Schedule 

FLSA STATUS Exempt

REPORTS TO Director of Exceptional Children’s Programs

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE 37.5 Hours a week

 

WORK HOURS 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM MONTHS/YR 11

 

POSITION PURPOSE

The Exceptional Children (EC) Coordinator will provide support to schools in the

development and implementation of the Individualized Education Program (IEP). They

will work with multiple schools in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to provide

coaching and modeling support to EC Teachers in data-based decision making for the

development and implementation of IEPs The EC Coordinator provides their assigned

schools and departments with the differentiated support needed to implement the

continuous improvement process in order to impact student outcomes.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

observable, functional, structural or composite characteristics (whether similar or

divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

convey or exchange information. This includes giving instructions, assignments or

directions to subordinates or assistants.

forms, using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar,

diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak before groups of people with poise,

voice control and confidence.

define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; to interpret

an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form;

and to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. A candidate must be able to

communicate effectively and efficiently in Standard English. Speak to individuals or

groups of people with poise, voice control and confidence. Respond adequately to

inquiries or complaints. Speak to individuals or groups of people with poise, voice

control and confidence.

subtract; multiply and divide; utilize decimals and percentages; and to apply the

principles of descriptive statistics and statistical inference.

and shape.

accurately in using office equipment.

equipment and hand tools. Person must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot

coordination.

and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when

confronted with emergency situations.

exchanging ideas by means of spoken words. Hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by

ear.) Person must be able to communicate via telephone.

and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under average levels of

stress. Ability to relate well to diverse groups of people. Ability to prioritize and

manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, to remain calm and professional

in an environment with shifting properties. Perform under stress, deal with persons

acting under stress, and adapt when confronted with emergency situations. Be

sensitive to cultural differences among individuals and groups of persons.

Office programs such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Operate/use a variety of

automated office machines and other office equipment.

? Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local policies and procedures

regarding exceptional children.

? Must have considerable knowledge of School Board policies, procedures, and

standards regarding education.

? Considerable knowledge of ethical guidelines applicable to the position as

outlined by: professional organizations and/or federal, state and local laws,

rules and regulations.

? Considerable knowledge of the current literature, trends, and developments

in the field of exceptional child education.

? Ability to use common office machines and popular computer driven word

processing, spreadsheet and file maintenance programs.

? Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and statistics and to

develop meaningful reports from that information.

? Ability to interpret educational policies and procedures.

? Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing.

? Ability to make oral presentations before large groups of people.

? Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as

necessitated by work assignments.

 

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

a Special Education Teacher

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

configurations for extended periods of time.

other printed matter, with or without vision aids.

tasks using both hands.

and understand speech on the telephone.

outdoors, and on the telephone.

height; and to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead.

and timely fashion; to make good judgments and decisions; and to evaluate the results of decisions and judgments.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

contact with staff and students

 

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.

 

VERSION DATE(S) 07/09/2024