EC Program Specialist (ECS)

EC Program Specialist (ECS) Nash County Public Schools NCPS Central Office - Nashville, North Carolina This job is also posted in Nash County Public Schools - NC, and North Carolina School Jobs Job Details

Job ID:

5780212

Application Deadline:

Jul 31, 2026 8:00 AM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

POSITION

Exceptional Children Program Specialist, Extended Content Standards

REPORTS TO

Director of Exceptional Children

SALARY GRADE

State Salary Schedule commensurate with degree, certification and experience

POSITION SUMMARY

The Extended Content Standards Program Specialist is a 12-month position responsible for supporting and strengthening special education programs and services for K-12 students with disabilities following the ECS course of study. The ECS Program Specialist will observe, consult with, and support special education staff in implementing research-based programs, instructional strategies, and specially designed instruction. Responsibilities include supporting teachers in the effective use of data to inform instruction and monitor student progress, coordinating curricular resources, evaluating program effectiveness, and assisting with curriculum and instruction initiatives. The Extended Content Standards Program Specialist will collaborate with other Program Specialists and the district EC team to design and deliver professional development. They will also support staff and program development related to specialized approaches for providing special education services, with the goal of improving outcomes for students with disabilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as the Extended Content Standards program specialist for special education programs including program planning, training, implementation, and evaluation. Support teachers in implementing curriculum, research-based instructional strategies, direct instruction programs, and interventions for students with disabilities Provide coaching on data collection, progress monitoring, fidelity checks, data analysis, and data-driven instructional decision-making Assist teachers in developing quality IEPs and interpreting formal and informal assessment data Collaborate with EC district teams, teachers, administrators, parents, and staff to strengthen instructional practices and special education programs Design, deliver, and support professional development and parent education related to special education programs, instructional practices, and district initiatives Support district and school improvement efforts through monitoring, data collection, subgroup analysis, and program evaluation Serve as a resource regarding special education laws, regulations, procedures, compliance requirements, and EC timeline management Prepare and maintain required documentation, reports, and communications to ensure district, state, and federal compliance Participate in required meetings, trainings, and ongoing professional learning, including completion of trainer requirements for district-approved programs and initiatives Demonstrate professionalism, maintain confidentiality, manage time effectively, and respond to stakeholder inquiries regarding special education services Support implementation of district and school-based systems and initiatives aligned to instructional improvement efforts Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear; frequently required to walk and use hands for tools or controls; and occasionally required to stand and reach. The role requires close, color, and depth vision with the ability to adjust focus. The employee may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds (e.g., files, books, supplies).

COGNITIVE DEMANDS

The role requires the ability to compare, evaluate, and interpret data, people, and materials; apply logical reasoning to define problems, analyze data, and draw conclusions; and interpret technical, mathematical, and diagrammatic information with multiple variables.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Requires the ability to clearly speak, listen, and exchange information; follow and provide oral and written directions; and communicate effectively with staff, administrators, and other stakeholders. The employee must be able to read and respond to a variety of professional documents and produce clear written materials using standard grammar and formatting.

LANGUAGE ABILITY

Requires proficiency in reading and interpreting correspondence, reports, manuals, data, and technical materials, as well as preparing written documents such as reports, forms, and charts. The employee must communicate effectively using professional and technical terminology, including educational and data-related language.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a school and office setting with a moderate to loud noise level. The employee regularly interacts with staff, students, and the public. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This specification has been designated to represent the general nature and level of work found in positions in this class. As such, it is not intended to contain all of the duties and qualifications required of an employee in a single position (job). Consequently, it is not to be perceived as a position (job) description or as identification of essential functions as required by

ADA. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university Minimum of 5 years of successful teaching experience with students with disabilities (ECS experience preferred) Current NC teaching license in special education Successful teaching experience and implementation of direct instruction programs in literacy and math Experience with creating and implementing professional development to staff and supporting systems implementation. Completion of either Reading Research to Classroom Practice or LETRS; Foundations of Math or Effective Math Strategies is preferred

EVALUATION

Performance in this position will be evaluated regularly by the supervisor in accordance with Board Policy.

CONTACT:

Christy Grant Executive Director Student Support Services and Special Education Nash County Public School System 252-937-9077 (office)

Position Type:

Full-Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required