ensure a coordinated effort in providing an effective instructional program for all students. MINIMUM ... Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Special Education, Reading, or ... Five years of special education teaching experience; ... The work frequently requires driving automotive equipment.
POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE
SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR
WORKING TITLE
Senior Administrator, K-12 Special Education Literacy
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
Literacy Programs
LOCATION
Crossroads I, Cary, NC
PAY GRADE
Senior Administrator-Band 3
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
REPORTS TO
Director, Literacy
SUPERVISES
5 Coordinating Teachers
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday-Friday
WORK HOURS
8:00-5:00
NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR
12
POSITION PURPOSE: Leads in the development, coordination, and implementation of a comprehensive literacy program for K-12 special education students. Facilitates the implementation of literacy assessments, research-based instructional practices and resources, and program evaluation as it relates to special education students. Collaborates with other departments to ensure a coordinated effort in providing an effective instructional program for all students. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Extensive knowledge of the needs of special education students from diversified backgrounds and various learning abilities and styles; Extensive knowledge and understanding of state and federal regulations and school laws and policies related to special education; Considerable knowledge of research-based instructional literacy practices with special education students; Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Considerable knowledge of accessing cloud based environments such as Google Apps, Wikis, and Dropbox; Demonstrated leadership and team building skills; Effective oral and written communication skills; Critical thinking and problem solving skills; Ability to design, deliver, and evaluate professional development; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, external agencies, and the community. EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Special Education, Reading, or Educational Administration; Five years of special education teaching experience; Leadership experience in assessing student’s literacy needs; Experience designing and delivering professional staff development; Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered. CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Hold or be qualified to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License in one of the license areas for Exceptional Children; Hold or be qualified to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License for School AdministratorPrincipal, Curriculum Instructional Specialist or Exceptional Children’s Program Administrator; Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of NC requirements.
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Hold or be qualified to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License in Reading; Experience with managing a budget; ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Leads in the development, coordination, and implementation of a comprehensive literacy program for K-12 special education students. 2. Facilitates the implementation of literacy assessments, research-based instructional practices and resources, and program evaluation related to special education students. 3. Provides input on the selection and purchase of literacy resources, reading consultations, Special Education Literacy Leaders, Foundations of Reading Training, and assessment driven decisions including progress monitoring. 4. Designs and delivers professional development regarding effective literacy practices for students with disabilities for school system staff and parents. 5. Develops short and long range goals and plans for the improvement of special education literacy initiatives; evaluates goals and plans to determine effectiveness and identify needs. 6. Designs, delivers, and evaluates implementation of support and training for schools related to literacy instruction. 7. Stay abreast of trends, research, and best practices in literacy instruction for special education students. 8. Creates and maintains annual local and grant budgets including contracts, service agreements, substitute forms, inventory and purchases of literacy materials. 9. Coordinates the data collection of all information required for the North Carolina State Improvement Project II Literacy Grant. 10. Collaborates with various school system departments regarding program initiatives, implementation, and evaluation to align efforts. 11. Participates in recruitment, screening, selection, and assignment of staff; monitors and evaluates direct reports. 12. Performs other related duties as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONS: PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT Must be able to use a variety of office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. Must be able to communicate effectively. At times requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to twenty-five pounds. The work frequently requires driving automotive equipment. Due to the amount of time spent standing and/or walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for sedentary work. WORK ENVIRONMENT Must be able to work in office and public school environments, and come into direct contact with school system staff, students, external agencies, and the community. Travel is required to schools, central service offices, and other locations both in and outside of Wake County. EFFECTIVE DATE: 7/2015 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.
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