Adapted Curriculum Specialist Position Available In Orange, North Carolina

Adapted Curriculum Specialist
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Lincoln Center – Chapel Hill, North Carolina This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs
Job Details

Job ID:

4395629

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Re-Posted:

Jun 3, 2025
Job Description
Chapel Hill- Carrboro City Schools
Job Description

Job Title:

Adapted Curriculum Specialist Salary Schedule:

State Salary Schedule; CHCCS Salary Page

Reports To:

Director of Instructional Services for EC

Salary Grade:

Teacher

Work Location:

Lincoln Center (Itinerant)

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Work Schedule:

12 months
Position Summary
Under limited supervision, performs various supervisory and administrative tasks in coordinating and monitoring the successful implementation of district initiatives programs to ensure district compliance with state procedures and federal law regarding the referral, identification, IEP development, placement, and services provided to students in Exceptional Children’s programs. The position oversees the implementation of programs, monitors their effectiveness, provides staff development opportunities, and ensures adherence to federal, state, and local policies and procedures. This position assists in supervising Exceptional Children Department staff (ECAC Coaches and Adapted PE teachers).
Essential Duties
Ensures compliance of programs with federal, state and local regulations
Provides oversight of all district Extended Content Standards classrooms ensuring instruction aligns with Extended Content Standards, individualized communication systems, daily living and functioning to include behavior support (including allocations and student assignments); Maintains up to date district level rosters for all classrooms of students on the Extended Content Standards
Coordinates and facilitates district assistive technology team district level Professional Learning Community structure for Teachers of students on Extended Content Standards
supporting school staff or other district personnel in Extended School Year and Summer Enrichment opportunities processes and procedures district protocols of community based instructional outings for adapted curriculum classrooms serving a contact/liaison with transportation and schools professional development opportunities (plan, coordinate and implement)
Coordinates district collaboration of supporting teachers on strategies/techniques for increasing achievement (SWD) based on academic, behavioral and/or daily functional needs. Coordinates instructional tools and strategies, in collaboration with staff from the Instructional Services, Equity, & Engagement Division (ISEED), for the provisions of services of students with disabilities to align with Extended Content Standards curriculum; Manages online curriculum resources specified for district Adapted Curriculum classrooms- such as Unique Learning Systems (ULS) or others Coordinates reviews of district Adapted Curriculum classrooms in collaboration with district EC staff and school administration for ensuring instruction aligns with Extended Content Standards, individualized communication systems, daily living and functioning to include behavior support ( including allocations and student assignments)
Facilitates and assists with evaluation of effectiveness for programmatic selection and implementation for provision of services of students with disabilities on Extended Content Standards – to include district or school based selection and implementation of resources (i.e. ULS) Collaborates with school based staff in scheduling for students on Extended Content Standards to participate in inclusive environments (i.e. electives or other time with non-disabled peers); Collaborates with district staff on new or transfer student enrollments for paperwork review and procedural fidelity
Provides support and feedback to school staff (including administrators) regarding effective instructional practices related to SWD
Facilitates and collaborates on discussion about curriculum and service delivery at district and school levels to support guiding processes in decisions for provision of services for students with disabilities Supports the planning and implementation of in-service education programs for parents, teachers and administrators in providing district level training and ongoing support in maintaining provisions for Special Education Services
Supports the coordination of staff, information and items related to working on cases that may involve an advocate, an attorney and/or a state complaint. Specifically for students on Extended Content Standards; Attends and supports facilitation of IEP meetings, as appropriate
Coordinates collaboration with Research and Assessment for alignment of Power Teacher report card system and Department of Instruction course codes for Teachers of students on Extended Content Standards Attends community or other partnership committees with the district, when appropriate (i.e. SNAC)
Collaborates with PreK/Early Childhood to support students receiving services with intensive needs and/or transitioning to school age services Conducts student observation when considering provision of services for students with disabilities; Provides feedback with modeling and coaching, when necessary
Supports and evaluates Adapted Physical Education Teachers
Stays abreast of district and state policies pertaining to the content area and communicates this information to the Executive Director of Exceptional Children, related service leads or other impacted district staff as necessary Performs other related work as required
Education/Experience Requirements
Master’s Degree in Special Education, administrative licensure preferred
Licensure in Special Education or Related Field
Licensure in Adapted Curriculum
Minimum of five years successful work experience in exceptional children services
Sufficient data management skills
Such alternatives to the above as the Board finds appropriate and acceptable
Physical Requirements
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
Ability to perform medium physical work duties consistent with the amount of time spent standing and/or walking, and be able to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move up to 25 pounds.
Must be able to use a variety of office equipment such as computers, copiers, and scanners. Disclosure
This document provides descriptive information about the above Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. An individual’s ability to meet the qualifications and capabilities described in this document is not a guarantee of employment or promotion. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.

Approved By:

___C. Banks__

Date Created/Revised:

___11/2023___

Position Type:

Full-time
Job Requirements