IDEA Behavior Consultant

Agency

Dept of Public Instruction

Division

Deputy Chief Academic Office

Job Classification Title

Education Program Consultant II (NS)

Position Number

65032404

Grade

NC18

About Us

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.

Description of Work

*This is a time-limited position. It is full-time (40 hours per week) with State Benefits for a limited time.

If you have questions concerning the time-limited status of this position, you may inquire at the interview. *

The IDEA Behavior Consultant is responsible for leading the statewide scaling and implementation of evidence-based practices for students with behavioral needs, including challenging behavior and neurodivergent learners. This position provides professional learning, technical assistance, coaching, and data-driven support to Public School Units (PSUs) across North Carolina to improve outcomes for students with disabilities. This position also collaborates with internal and external partners to strengthen statewide behavioral support systems and reduce exclusionary disciplinary practices.


Job Responsibilities:

Provide statewide professional development, technical assistance, and coaching related to High Leverage Practices, Classroom Management, evidence-based behavioral strategies, functional behavioral assessments, and behavior intervention plans.

Support PSUs in developing behavioral infrastructures, progress monitoring systems, and implementation of evidence-based practices to improve student outcomes.

Assist school and district teams in collecting, analyzing, and utilizing behavioral data to inform instructional and intervention decisions aligned to SPP/APR indicators.

Gather and analyze district and statewide behavioral support data, including PRC 029 and PRC 118 data, to identify trends, areas of need, and opportunities for statewide scaling of supports.

Support the development and implementation of individualized education programs (IEPs), behavioral intervention plans, evidence-based behavioral supports, and progress-monitoring systems aligned with IDEA and State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report (SPPAPR) indicators.

Valid Driver License required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $63,927.00 - $97,000.00

Manager Preferences:  

Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.

If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Primary Purpose for the Office of Exceptional Children:

The Office of Exceptional Children (OEC) provides statewide leadership, general supervision, professional learning, and technical assistance to Public School Units (PSUs) serving students with disabilities across North Carolina. The Supporting Teaching and Related Services (STARS) section supports implementation of evidence-based practices, specialized instruction, behavioral supports, and related services to improve academic, behavioral, and postsecondary outcomes for students with disabilities. 

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Master's degree in the education field to which assigned from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of specifically related experience in public education; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Tamara Lynn Cherry

Recruiter Email:

TAMARA.CHERRY@DPI.NC.GOV