School Based Exceptional Children Compliance Specialist Position Available In Orange, North Carolina

Openings as of 4/20/2025

School Based Exceptional Children Compliance Specialist JobID:

5872

Position Type:

Exceptional Children

Date Posted:

4/17/2025

Location:

Lincoln Center

Date Available:

04/17/2025
Chapel Hill- Carrboro City Schools
Job Description

Job Title:

School Based Exceptional Children Compliance Specialist

Salary Schedule:

State Salary Schedule

Reports To:

Director of Exceptional Children Compliance Salary Grade:

Certified Teacher with Supplement

Work Location:

School based

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Work Schedule:

11 months Position Summary
Under general supervision of the Director of Compliance, the Exceptional Children School Based Compliance Specialist performs a variety of professional, instructional, administrative, and leadership tasks to coordinate activities in the Department of Exceptional Children in the Chapel Hill- Carrboro City School System. The purpose of this position is to work with schools to provide support in school based activities to assist building administrators in the timely completion of Individualized Education Program meetings by serving as the Local Education Agency Representative at the secondary level .The School Based EC Compliance Specialist must demonstrate an understanding of procedural compliance, educational accountability, and instructional improvement in order to promote the provision of a free appropriate public education for all students with disabilities. The School Based EC Compliance Specialist will provide on-going updates to building principals regarding the status of meetings completed in each building as assigned Essential Duties
Ensures the implementation of required federal, state and local policies and procedures affecting students with disabilities at all assigned schools
Serves as a process leader to ensure timely preparation and completion of IEP meetings.
Works cooperatively with the school principal and EC Leadership to assure that the IEP Team is constituted and functions in accordance with legal requirements.
Works collaboratively with the school principal to observe and provide input on EC teachers evaluations.
Prepares and presents reports, data and the needed correspondence regarding Exceptional Children compliance issues for assigned schools
Assists the Director of Compliance with ensuring that exceptional children student records are maintained appropriately with the guidelines set by the IDEA, state retention, and FERPA; to include ensuring that schools receive special education records from schools out of district
Collaborate with compliance specialist to complete the summer checklist activities to prepare student records for the school year
Collaborates with compliance specialists regarding monthly compliance updates through PLC meetings at assigned schools.
Coach and support EC teachers to implement best practice Specially Designed Instructional practices
Ability to commit funds through their knowledge of district resources
Provides oversight of timely completion (90 days) of initial referrals as outlined by Indicator 11.
Establishes, facilitates, and maintains an on-going system of communication with school personnel and parents.
Works with the district leadership team to foster positive connections among the district, schools, parents, students, community agencies and organizations, and the general public.
Receives and facilitates the resolution of concerns regarding students with disabilities, from parents, teachers, and supervisors.
Proactively use program data to support both students and staff improved outcomes for students.
Works with principals and teachers to emphasize using data to support educational decision making.
Coordinates, develops, plans and facilitates professional development concerning compliance topics identified as needed by schools
Maintains current and professional expertise on the history, evaluation, development and on-going procedural and legal activities related to IDEA.
Demonstrate ability to relate in a positive way to include sensitivity to race, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual/gender identity, class, socioeconomics, ethnicity, sexual orientation, cognitive/physical ability, diverse language fluency, religion, status as a Multi-Language Learner, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, or other characteristics protected by federal law for the diversity of students, staff, parents and community.
Ability to work cooperatively with staff, administrators and support personnel in a team approach to solving individual student needs.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing with clarity.
Ability to maintain high ethical standards and confidentiality throughout all duties. Performs other duties as assigned by the Exceptional Children’s Department.
Must model and maintain exemplary punctuality and attendance.
Education/Experience Requirements
Education and Experience
Master’s Degree in special education with 5-7 years of effective special education teaching experience, preferably in general curricula programs or an administrative capacity, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities required
Master’s degree in administration, preferred
Possess a comprehensive understanding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the North Carolina Policies Governing Services for Children with Disabilities.
Ability to apply critical thinking skills in rendering solutions to various issues
Experience with providing instruction for students with disabilities.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Evidence of problem-solving and scheduling skills needed to achieve State Accountability System
Ability to impart knowledge and understanding about effective teaching practices to others
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to express ideas and concepts clearly and concisely in oral and written form
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships with individuals, groups and public and private agency personnel.
Knowledgeable of the North Carolina Content Standards and K-12 Frameworks
Ability to use principles, practices, methods, and strategies applicable to instruction, general curriculum, adult learning, and learning activities to plan and deliver effective professional develop
Knowledge of best practices in students with disabilities, assessment practices, instructional strategies, IEP development, progress monitoring, and state requirements for special education teachers
Knowledge of effective teaching, mentoring, coaching, and learning-focused supervision strategies
Knowledge of federal and state laws, codes, regulations, and state policies related to services for children with disabilities
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
Physical Requirements
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
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.

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Date Created/Revised:

1/26/2025 Postings current as of 4/20/2025 7:16:47 AM CST.