CHAPEL HILL-CARRBORO CITY SCHOOLS
JOB TITLE: EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN GENERAL CURRICULUM COORDINATOR
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
Under general supervision, performs a variety of administrative tasks in coordinating the successful implementation of district initiatives, programs, and curriculum as aligned with the Common Core Standards. Employee is responsible for interpreting changes to the North Carolina Curriculum, informing teachers and principals of the implications of those changes, and ensuring that instruction is aligned with curriculum goals as it relates to students with disabilities. Employee coaches teachers in developing strategies and techniques for assessing and increasing achievement of students with disabilities. Employee also assists teachers with curriculum program selection and implementation. Employee will assist general and special education teachers with other materials selection and provides teachers with various tools and resources to aid instruction for addressing the needs of students with disabilities. Employee assists administrators with evaluating the effectiveness of initiatives implementation and develops strategies for instruction as it relates to students with disabilities. Reports to the Senior Executive Director – Exceptional Children and Student Services.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Assists K through 12 teachers with improving techniques for special education instruction and improving overall student achievement; provides specialized education instructional strategies and various tools to aid the instructional process; observes teachers and provides feedback to administrators and conducts demonstration lessons as needed.
Assists with the overall evaluation of district and special education department initiatives and programs and develops strategies for improvement; coordinates and provides staff development opportunities for teacher assistants, teachers, administrators and other support staff.
Ensures teachers and principals are familiar with any changes to the North Carolina polices and accountability for students with disabilities; designs curriculum, new course offerings and facilitates discussions regarding appropriate EC student participation in curriculum/programs.
Keeps parents, administrators and community citizens informed about various district and department initiatives to resolve special educational issues involving access to the general curriculum..
Schedules and conducts meetings for school contacts as assigned.
Participates in regularly scheduled departmental meetings as required.
Collaborates with other curriculum specialists and academic coaches in special education and general education to provide an integrated program.
Provides support to teachers in their classrooms through coaching, modeling, and mentoring.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Communicates with principals and district staff regarding curriculum support for students with disabilities following the general curriculum. Performs other related work as required.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Master's degree in the field of Special Education preferred and/or extensive coursework in education. Five to seven years of teaching experience in special education, including program coordination and delivery of professional development, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Experience with providing instruction for students with disabilities following the general curriculum.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be certified to teach in the State of North Carolina and hold a current teachers license. Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver's License.
TO APPLY:
Complete the NC licensed application. Choose "Chapel Hill-Carrboro City
Schools" as a desired location. In addition to the online application,
candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to:
administrationemployment@chccs.k12.nc.us
List "EC Gen Curr Coord" in the subject line of the message.