<p>General Definition of Work</p> <p>The Director of Exceptional Children (EC) Business Operations & Compliance, under minimal supervision, performs senior-level work with considerable decision-making discretion overseeing the business operations and compliance of the district-wide EC program. Position supports school administrators, educators, and external stakeholders ensuring EC programs operate within budget and in a compliant manner. The employee performs district-level work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the Executive Director of Federal Programs & ELL.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p> <p>Salary/Status</p> <p>Market Pay Grade 10/Full-time, 12 months</p> <p>Reports To</p> <p>Executive Director of Federal Programs & ELL</p> <p>Place of Work</p> <p>The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.</p> <p>Essential Functions</p> <ul> <li>Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures </li><li>Lead, manage, supervise, and evaluate assigned programs/staff in the district </li><li>Monitor and interpret federal and state laws relating to EC curriculum; recommend and implement changes to maintain compliance </li><li>Complete local, state, or federal surveys and reports accurately and promptly </li><li>Assume full financial responsibility for planning, managing, and monitoring budgets that meet school-based and district-level EC needs, ensuring compliance with all fiscal policies and regulations. </li><li>Monitor and participate in the development and administration of the EC budget; monitor distribution of funds </li><li>Oversee and anticipate current and future financial needs for EC curricular resources and instructional materials </li><li>Demonstrate the use of cost-effective procedures in fiscal management and confer with the leadership to facilitate final decisions for fiscal control and operation of the program </li><li>Apply project management procedures and best practices to EC initiatives </li><li>Serve as the primary contact for school-based EC staff regarding financial or compliance questions </li><li>Oversee contracts with outside agencies for the EC program </li><li>Develop resource guides and other district-wide program materials that pertain to EC budgeting and compliance </li><li>Develop and deliver presentations on EC budgeting and compliance to support the professional development of others working within the EC program </li><li>Facilitate staff meetings and attend other related meetings as needed </li><li>Participate on teams and committees as needed </li><li>Create an inclusive environment with positive communication/public relations </li><li>Perform related work as assigned or required </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Skills, Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Comprehensive in-depth knowledge and understanding of the principles, practices, and procedures of public school system policies and EC </li><li>Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements applicable to school EC curriculum and budgets </li><li>Thorough knowledge of county and school board policies, procedures, and standards regarding personalized learning and curriculum </li><li>Skilled in the use of current software to include word processing, spreadsheets, and desktop publishing applications </li><li>Ability to reflect appropriate response to situations, while maintaining a professional and personal demeanor </li><li>Ability to learn and use specialized tools, equipment or software related to business needs </li><li>Ability to direct and evaluate the work of others </li><li>Ability to implement local, state, and federal rules, guidelines, and procedures into daily business operations </li><li>Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships </li><li>Ability to employ positive communication skills in all settings/mediums </li><li>Ability to problem-solve utilizing sound judgment </li><li>Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding school system business </li><li>Ability to develop related charts, graphs, reports, and records pertaining to school planning and strategy </li><li>Ability to take initiative and work independently </li><li>Ability to conceptualize, initiate, monitor, and evaluate new and/or current programs </li><li>Demonstrated ability to perform detailed work, planning, risk assessments, and associated risk mitigation actions </li><li>Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, rapidly changing team environment </li></ul> <p>Education and Experience</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in education, business, finance or related field required </li><li>Minimum of three (3) years teaching in EC programs required </li><li>Valid North Carolina Teaching Certificate in school administration, EC, curriculum specialist, or related area required </li><li>School administrator experience preferred </li><li>Equivalent combination of education and experience </li></ul> <p>Special Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Possess and maintain a valid driver's license or ability to provide own transportation </li><li>Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings </li></ul>