7/2013
Elementary Program Specialist Job Description
Position Summary: The Elementary Program Specialist will oversee EC programming of the
elementary schools in the district. The candidate will provide direct support to building
administrators, EC teachers and support staff. They must have knowledge of the elementary
curriculum, programming options for elementary students with disabilities as well as an
understanding of the characteristics and needs of students with disabilities. The position
requires effective communication skills both orally and written, outstanding interpersonal and
organizational skills.
Job Title: Exceptional Children’s Department Specialist for Elementary Schools
Responsible to: Exceptional Children’s Director
Payment Rate: According to Certified Teacher Salary Schedule
Term of Employment: 12 month
Qualifications:
● Minimum of a Master’s Degree in special education
● Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience in special education
● Experience as a teacher of students with disabilities at the elementary level
● Current NC teaching license in special education
Responsibilities:
● Monitor EC programs in all elementary schools to ensure compliance and effectiveness
of programming.
● Provide consultation and guidance to elementary schools in matters related to EC
programming.
● Respond to parent concerns and complaints related to EC elementary programming.
● Participate in regularly scheduled EC Leadership Team meetings, EC Team meetings,
and other EC staff meetings as scheduled.
● Assist in the provision of staff development to general education, special education
elementary teachers and administrators.
● Provide assistance to newly employed EC elementary teachers.
● Strong knowledge of policies governing students with disabilities.
● Strong knowledge of the CECAS data management system.
● Represent the EC Department in IEP team meetings as needed.
● Work collaboratively and collegially with other EC Program staff.
● Assist in collecting and analyzing program data for planning and evaluation.
● Perform other duties as assigned by the EC Director.