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November 19, 2024
Orange County Schools
Hillsborough
FULL TIME
EC Pre-K Program Specialist
POSITION DESCRIPTION
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
Exceptional Students/C&I
SALARY
Teacher Salary Schedule plus local supplement
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
REPORTS TO
Director of Exceptional Children
SUPERVISES
EC Pre-K Itinerant Staff
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday – Friday; must be able to work some late evenings and weekends
WORK HOURS
40
NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR
12
POSITION PURPOSE:
The EC Pre-K Program Supervisor is responsible for the administration and supervision of the educational service for Pre-K students with disabilities. The role of this position is to assist the Director of Exceptional Children with the implementation of a comprehensive program for Pre-K students with disabilities that assesses the needs of students. Other tasks include assigning responsibilities to staff along with the development, implementation and evaluation of strategies to achieve stated objectives. The EC Pre-K Program Supervisor will monitor the effectiveness of programs and ensure that all are implemented within federal, state, and local regulations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
WORKING CONDITIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Employees in this position are required to work in indoor and outdoor environments, and come into direct contact with OCS staff, students and the public.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The following signatures acknowledge that the supervisor has verified the accuracy of the position description, has discussed position requirements with the employee, and has advised the employee of work performance expectations
Reviewed by: Employee's Signature
Date
A pproval by: Supervisor's Signature
Date
The completed and signed position description shall be maintained at the employee’s work location, shall be reviewed with the employee by his or her immediate supervisor, should be revised as required, and shall serve as the basis for all required evaluations.
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, any time.
POSITION TITLE
EC Pre-K Program Supervisor
EC Pre-K Program Supervisor
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
Exceptional Students/C&I
SALARY
Teacher Salary Schedule plus local supplement
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
REPORTS TO
Director of Exceptional Children
SUPERVISES
EC Pre-K Itinerant Staff
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday – Friday; must be able to work some late evenings and weekends
WORK HOURS
40
NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR
12
POSITION PURPOSE:
The EC Pre-K Program Supervisor is responsible for the administration and supervision of the educational service for Pre-K students with disabilities. The role of this position is to assist the Director of Exceptional Children with the implementation of a comprehensive program for Pre-K students with disabilities that assesses the needs of students. Other tasks include assigning responsibilities to staff along with the development, implementation and evaluation of strategies to achieve stated objectives. The EC Pre-K Program Supervisor will monitor the effectiveness of programs and ensure that all are implemented within federal, state, and local regulations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise others in the field of special education
- Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local policies and procedures regarding Exceptional Children Services
- Thorough knowledge of current trends, publications, research and laws pertaining to IDEA, FERPA, and EC programs
- Considerable knowledge of NCDPI rules, regulations and requirements pertaining to EC programs
- Considerable knowledge of school board policies, procedures and standards regarding education
- Considerable knowledge of the principles of supervision, organization and administration
- Skill in counseling and developing staff
- Ability to motivate, influence and shape individuals in order to assure continuous organizational development and improvement
- Ability to maintain complete and accurate confidential records and statistics and to develop meaningful reports from that information
- Ability to develop and implement appropriate programs for Exceptional Children
- Ability to assess the effectiveness of programs and activities
- Ability to interpret educational policies and procedures
- Ability to work with the EC Director to develop long-range plans
- Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing
- Ability to make oral presentations before large groups of people
- Ability to use a computer and current word processing programs, create spreadsheets, and access online tools
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments
- Ability to use a computer and current word processing programs, create spreadsheets, and access online tools
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments
- Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in Special Education
- Five (5) years minimum teaching special education in a public school setting
- Demonstrated leadership roles in the field of special education
- Valid NC licensure in Special Education; Birth -K
- Valid NC licensure in EC Program Certification
- Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles
- Experience teaching in a Pre-K setting
- Experience serving as an EC Department Chair in a public school setting
- Assist the Director to work in conjunction with the NC State Department of Public Instruction, the Office of Civil Rights, the Office for Special Education Programs, and various other state and local agencies to meet the needs of students
- Ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations, policies and procedures
- Work directly with the EC Director, Chief Academic Officer, Executive Director for Elementary Instruction/Federal Programs and school administrators
- Assess staff development needs at the PK level
- Design and implement professional development for staff at the PK and district level
- Consult and collaborate with school based staff and central office staff in all departments regarding individual cases and the interpretation of federal, state and local policies and procedures
- Provide Professional Development in the following areas: Easy IEP, Policies for Services Governing Children with Disabilities, COS
- Assist in program development, coordinate student placement and evaluate service outcomes
- Assist the Director in preparing and organizing data for NCDPI, OSEP, the Board of Education, the Superintendent and various other departments as necessary
- Actively articulate and support the district strategic plan and the superintendent’s goals
- Serve as an active member of the EC leadership team by articulating a clear philosophy and shared vision of learning
- Advance the district’s professional image, promote the district’s mission, philosophy and vision, uphold board policies and implement administrative guidelines/procedures
- Build internal/external partnerships that support district goals and enhance student learning
- Maintain open/effective communications; use problem-solving techniques to tactfully address and resolve questions/concerns
- Serve as an information resource, provide staff leadership, engender staff enthusiasm and teamwork; promote a safe, efficient work/learning environment
- Facilitate the staff orientation processes.
- Express high expectation and provide support to improve staff performance
- Participate on district committees
- Participate in the hiring process at the school level, as requested
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Exceptional Children Director
WORKING CONDITIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Employees in this position are required to work in indoor and outdoor environments, and come into direct contact with OCS staff, students and the public.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The following signatures acknowledge that the supervisor has verified the accuracy of the position description, has discussed position requirements with the employee, and has advised the employee of work performance expectations
Reviewed by: Employee's Signature
Date
A pproval by: Supervisor's Signature
Date
The completed and signed position description shall be maintained at the employee’s work location, shall be reviewed with the employee by his or her immediate supervisor, should be revised as required, and shall serve as the basis for all required evaluations.
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, any time.
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