An Elementary and Secondary School Administrator supervises teachers, counselors, librarians and other school staff, manages a school budget and finances, provides instructional leadership and monitors progress toward local, state and federal educational standards. Directs student discipline and works with parents and community partners. May work in other school district administrative or professional positions such as school district superintendent.
Senior Administrator-Preschool Special Education Child Find Wake County Public School System - 3.7 Cary, NC Job Details Full-time 13 hours ago Qualifications Training program design for professional development School experience Confidential information handling Program design Professional development facilitation in schools Special education assessments Teacher training Spreadsheets Coaching Strategic planning in education Teaching Certification Overseeing academic strategic planning Special education law Master's degree Adult education instructional development Driver's License Driving Working with students Mentoring Professional Educator License Educational program planning Productivity software Teaching experience with young children Achieving project delivery timelines Adult learning Adult education Cross-functional communication
Full Job Description Overview:
POSITION TITLE
(Oracle title)
SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR WORKING TITLE
Senior Administrator-Preschool Special Education Child Find
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
Office of Early Learning
LOCATION
Crossroads II, Cary, NC
PAY GRADE
Senior Administrator Band 3 FLSA STATUS Exempt
ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
Yes
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday-Friday (on call rotation evenings and weekends) Position is available for a Hybrid Telework workweek
POSITION PURPOSE
Under general direction, administers, and coordinates Special Education preschool programs in accordance with federal and state regulations, including the development of guidelines and procedures for Child Find. Collaborates with the Director to establish and implement a comprehensive plan and goals for special education assessment teams based on an analysis of data. Serves as a liaison between Central Services, schools, community, and agencies to promote the development and improvement of Preschool Special Education Programs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND
ABILITIES
(KSAs) Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of state and federal guidelines applicable to special education preschool programs; Comprehensive knowledge of policies, procedures, programs, plans, and organizational relationships of the entire school system; Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point; Google Apps; Knowledge of preschool assessments, evaluations, and the development of young children; Effective time management skills; Demonstrated skills in building consensus across diverse groups of people; Ability to work independently to effectively resolve problems in complex work situations and handle highly confidential material; Ability to develop and implement strategic objectives that improve educational outcomes for students aligned with school system mission and goals; Ability to deliver projects on time and within budget; Ability to coach and mentor employees; Ability to design and deliver professional development to adult learners; Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, outside advocacy groups, community members, parents, and vendors.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
Master's degree in Special Education or directly related field; Four years of successful teaching or supervisory experience in preschool education, compliance, or directly related field. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Hold or be qualified to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator's License in Special Education or Birth-Kindergarten; Hold or be qualified to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator's License for School Administrator-Principal or Curriculum Instructional Specialist; Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license according to the State of NC requirements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Supervisory experience in preschool education or Special Education program compliance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Hires, supervises, and evaluates Lead and/or Case Managers and other staff, as assigned. Facilitates the delivery of special education and related services to children through coordination, management, and oversight for Child Find. Designs and implements a comprehensive outreach strategy to identify children who require special education services. Provides oversight and monitoring of federal indicators. Ensures the assessment teams engage in consistent practices for screening, referrals, evaluation, identification, and IEP development with consideration for the least restrictive environment. Develops and provides professional development for departmental staff and school-based preschool staff. Participates in the completion and submission of special education data, reports and documents to North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Facilitates the entry of new preschool students into Special Education Services and/or assigned schools. Attends meetings, professional development, and conferences to stay abreast of current policies and procedures relating to and impacting preschool services trends/strategies. Secures technology and information systems for the work and reporting needs of departmental staff. Consults and collaborates with district staff, administrators, teachers, and parents in the development of appropriate programming for pre-school Special Education children served by Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). Performs other related duties, as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, students, parents, staff members of external funding agencies, and the community. Work is considered light physical work, requiring the exertion of up to ten pounds of force. The work frequently requires driving a vehicle.
EFFECTIVE DATE
8/2026
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 required by the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.
