Exceptional Children Assistant Program Director

Exceptional Children Assistant Program Director Caldwell County Schools Education Center - Lenoir, North Carolina This job is also posted in Caldwell County Schools, and North Carolina School Jobs Job Details

Job ID:

5691085

Application Deadline:

May 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 1, 2026 Job Description

CALDWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

Exceptional Children Assistant Program Director

FLSA STATUS

EXEMPT 11 Months

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

The Exceptional Children Assistant Program Director supports the planning, development, coordination, supervision, administration, and evaluation of the LEA's Exceptional Children program. The Assistant Director works collaboratively with the Program Director to provide guidance and leadership to exceptional children personnel. Duties and responsibilities are performed under the general supervision of the Program Director. The Assistant Director maintains cooperative relationships with principals, school personnel, related service agencies, and parents. The Assistant Director assists in ensuring the program operates in compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines, rules, regulations, and laws governing exceptional children's programs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assists in identifying existing exceptional children program resources available in the LEA; Supports research and implementation of best practices for exceptional students consistent with federal, state, and local directives; Assists in developing and implementing service alternatives for students with disabilities; Supports the writing, submission, administration, and evaluation of grants; Collaborates in the allocation of teacher and support personnel resources based on prioritized needs; Assists with conducting headcount in accordance with state and federal guidelines; Supports the development and implementation of Child-Find procedures to identify unserved students; Coordinates with other school systems and agencies to support services for students; Assists in recruitment, selection, and placement of instructional and support staff; Recommends and supports the selection of instructional materials and equipment; Collaborates with Auxiliary Services to support space and service location decisions; Assists in developing and delivering staff development aligned with state and federal guidelines; Works closely with regular education staff to support inclusive practices and joint initiatives. Provides direct support to school-based staff in program implementation, compliance, and problem-solving; Performs other duties as assigned by the Program Director or supervisor.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL

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REQUIRED

Bachelor's Degree in a related field of Special Education A minimum of five years of successful experience in the field of special education Knowledge of best practices for working with the adult learner Strong verbal presentation, written communication, and interpersonal skills Administrative Experience at the department/program, building, or system level

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment, including computers, copiers, etc. Must be able to exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally; and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

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, at any time.

Position Type:

Full-Time