* THIS POSITION IS DESIGNATED AS EXEMPT MANAGERIAL* The Mission of the Department of Public Instruction:   The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is charged with implementing the state's public school laws for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public schools at the direction of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and State Board of Education. The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is seeking applicants for a Education Program Director I (Working Title: Section Chief- IDEA Dispute Resolution ) for our Office of Exceptional Children/IDEA Dispute Resolution/Educator and Student Advancement.    The Office of Exceptional Children/IDEA Dispute Resolution/Educator and Student Advancement is responsible for providing a continuum of dispute resolution options and practices, including early informal assistance and alternatives to due process and formal special education state complaints. This section provides technical assistance and professional learning to stakeholders regarding the implementation of federal regulations, state statutes, and state board policies.  This position, Section Chief - IDEA Dispute Resolution, is responsible for:  * Supervising the coordination of all dispute resolution processes (Facilitated IEP Team Meetings, Mediation, Due Process, and Special Education State Complaints) * Developing and tracking budget expenditures for the provision of dispute resolution services and services provided by the consultants and parent liaison assigned to this section * Assisting in the review, revision, and/or implementation of federal regulations, state statute, and state board rules and policies * Serving as liaison to the Office of Administrative Hearings * Contributing to the leadership of the Office of Exceptional Children (OEC) as a member of its Leadership Team * Serving as designee for the Senior Director or Assistant Directors as appropriate in matters regarding rulemaking, the development of policies, practices, and procedures specific to the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) * Reviewing technical assistance and professional learning materials to ensure best practices established by the OEC are consistent with state and federal requirements * Collaborating with stakeholder groups to continuously improve dispute resolution activities (i.e., Duke Law Clinic, Disability Rights North Carolina, etc.) * Ensuring the accuracy of written correspondence/materials/reports specific to the analyses of federal regulations, state statute and state board policies for formal special education state complaints, parent rights, child find materials, and any other formal publications from the OEC  * Responding, in collaboration with the OEC Senior Director and Assistant Directors, to legislative inquiries, other staff members in the Department of Public Instruction, the Attorney General's office, and other agencies in state government (i.e., NC Department of Health and Human Services, NC Division of Juvenile Justice, etc.) * Documenting procedures for North Carolina's dispute resolution system  * Coaching and evaluating five dispute resolution consultants and one parent liaison This position is based in Raleigh and requires 10-20% statewide travel for technical assistance and professional learning activities. EEO Statement: The State of North Carolina and the Department of Public Instruction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following: * Demonstrated experience implementing federal regulations and/or public school law specific to educational services for children with disabilities. * Demonstrated experience providing professional learning to stakeholders regarding the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). * Demonstrated experience supervising and/or coaching staff providing services or supports to exceptional children in public schools. Management Preferences * Experience in technical writing and/or educational research specific to students with disabilities. * Experience participating in facilitated IEP team meetings, mediation, due process, and/or special education state complaint investigations. Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.  Master's degree in education or in the special education field to which assigned from an appropriately accredited institution, and four years progressively responsible experience in public education, or a  Doctoral degree in education or in the special education field to which assigned from an appropriately accredited institution, and two years of progressively responsible experience in public education; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment using the NEOGOV Online Job Application System (Job Opportunities | Sorted by Job Title ascending | Careers (governmentjobs.com) for the State of North Carolina.   Any applications not received by the advertisement closing date and time will not be accepted outside of the portal. To receive credit for work history and credentials, the applicant must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. NC DPI welcomes attached or incorporated resumes, cover letters and reference information, but these items will not be used for screening for qualifying credit.   Please make sure the application is completed in full. If you put "See Resume" or "See Attachment" on your application instead of a completed application with detailed work duties, your application will NOT be accepted. Other attachments (except a DD-214 copy) will also be accepted, but not used in screening for qualifying credit.   Applicants are required to scan and attach a copy of their DD-214 (Form 4 or Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or discharge orders if they wish to obtain Veteran's preference.   Reference checks will be performed on all selected candidates.  If the position requires a background check and/or drug screening that will also be performed on all selected candidates.   Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.   To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click "Application Status".  For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 877-204-4442.   If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1-855-524-5627.   NOTE:  Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application.   If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact NC Department of Public Instruction Human Resources.   Contact Information Houston Davis, Agency Recruiter Email: houston.davis@dpi.nc.gov   Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at http://www.naces.org/members.htm. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.