Senior Administrator-Preschool Special Education Child Find

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.