Program Specialist II
HORRY COUNTY SCHOOLS, Conway, SC, United States
Job Title:
Program Specialist II Special Education
Supervisor:
Director of Special Education
Terms of Employment:
220 days
Job Summary
Provide coordination and leadership in the development and implementation of programs for students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment.
Provide support services and technical assistance to staff.
Essential Duties
Develop and implement programs for students with disabilities (birth21)
Develop alternative programs for school-age students
Design and provide staff development programs
Provide guidance on instructional strategies, curriculum, and legal requirements
Attend IEP/staffing meetings involving district resources
Facilitate student placements as needed
Collaborate with specialists and leadership for program continuity
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal standards
Coordinate with agencies to provide services
Support technology integration in instruction
Assist teachers with strategies and technology use
Use data to support student interventions
Provide input on improving technology use
Recommend curriculum and digital content
Other Duties
Assume responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree
SC Certification (Special Education or School Psychologist II or III preferred)
Minimum of 5 years teaching experience
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and reach with hands and arms; walk; sit; stoop or kneel; crouch or crawl.
Additional Physical Requirements Include The Following
Physically capable of frequently lifting or moving up to 40 pounds;
Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus;
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time;
Manual dexterity for the purpose of using a telephone and data entry;
Read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids;
Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone;
Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Pay Grade:
33
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or supervisor. Horry County Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time without prior notice.
Revised 4/23/2026
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Program Specialist II Special Education
Supervisor:
Director of Special Education
Terms of Employment:
220 days
Job Summary
Provide coordination and leadership in the development and implementation of programs for students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment.
Provide support services and technical assistance to staff.
Essential Duties
Develop and implement programs for students with disabilities (birth21)
Develop alternative programs for school-age students
Design and provide staff development programs
Provide guidance on instructional strategies, curriculum, and legal requirements
Attend IEP/staffing meetings involving district resources
Facilitate student placements as needed
Collaborate with specialists and leadership for program continuity
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal standards
Coordinate with agencies to provide services
Support technology integration in instruction
Assist teachers with strategies and technology use
Use data to support student interventions
Provide input on improving technology use
Recommend curriculum and digital content
Other Duties
Assume responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree
SC Certification (Special Education or School Psychologist II or III preferred)
Minimum of 5 years teaching experience
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and reach with hands and arms; walk; sit; stoop or kneel; crouch or crawl.
Additional Physical Requirements Include The Following
Physically capable of frequently lifting or moving up to 40 pounds;
Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus;
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time;
Manual dexterity for the purpose of using a telephone and data entry;
Read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids;
Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone;
Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Pay Grade:
33
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or supervisor. Horry County Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time without prior notice.
Revised 4/23/2026
#J-18808-Ljbffr