General Responsibilities

The Curriculum Coordinator will ensure the development and provision of Individualized Education Program (IEP) services, lesson plans and student progress monitoring, assessment and testing. The Curriculum Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that the services specified in each student’s IEP are delivered at Melmark Carolinas. They must have knowledge of NC Curriculum Frameworks Standards, NC State testing and Alternate Assessments. They also assist with other educational, clinical and administrative projects as needed.

The Curriculum Coordinator is assigned to assist in development of special education services in the program and to ensure that the services specified in each student’s IEP are delivered. This role ensures progress attainment in designated caseloads. The role designs instruction using ABA methodology and other evidence-based interventions.

Melmark Carolinas serves children, adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorders, acquired brain injury, neurological diseases and disorders, comorbid mental health disorders and severe challenging behaviors. Populations served are intensely physically challenging. The Curriculum Coordinator position requires that staff be aware that students who are served may exhibit aggressive and/or self-injurious behavior. Students served may have had multiple treatment failures prior to this placement. Curriculum Coordinator is expected to implement highly technical clinical and teaching programs that require Curriculum Coordinator to be constantly alert, attentive and ready to respond to student’s needs.

Basic Qualifications

Education/Training: Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Education or Special Education, Psychology or Behavior Analysis.

Certifications/Licensure: Special Education Administrator or Teaching license in the state of North Carolina required. Board Certification in Behavior Analysis (BCBA) at the Master’s level preferred. Ph.D level with experience in ABA and curriculum development will be considered. A valid US driver’s license and a minimum age of twenty-one (21) years old. Must be capable of attaining approved North Carolina driver status. Must meet Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) background check requirements. Successful completion of employer provided certification in CPR, First Aid, Crisis Intervention, and Melmark’s Orientation Program and New Hire Onsite training program.

Skill(s): Must demonstrate strong reading, written and oral language skills. Strong teaching skills with emphasis on students who are emotionally, behaviorally, physically and/or developmentally challenged. Experience or interest in the principles and application of Applied Behavior Analysis, curriculum and special education (Autism Spectrum Disorders). Strong interpersonal skills are required.

Experience: Prefer at least five (5) years experience in teaching, curriculum development, applied behavior analysis and supervisory experience in a special education setting and a minimum of one (1) year of administrative experience is required. Advanced skills in educational and clinical services will be required in this role.

Interrelationships: Works cooperatively with all members of the multidisciplinary team (School Services, Vocational Services, Clinical Services, Residential Staff, Allied Health Services) to ensure that each student’s educational requirements are met.