EC Teacher (Adapted Curriculum)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IEPs aligned with the North Carolina Extended Content Standards
• Provide individualized, specially designed instruction in academics, functional skills, communication, and daily living skills
• Adept curriculum and materials to meet diverse learning needs
• Utilize evidence-based practices and systematic instruction (e.g., task analysis, prompting, modeling)
• Integrate real-world and community-based instruction when appropriate
• Serve as case manager for assigned students
• Ensure all IEPs, progress reports, and documentation are compliant with IDEA and NC policies
• Collect and analyze data to monitor progress toward IEP goals
• Facilitate and participate in IEP meetings, reevaluations, and transition planning
• Ensure accommodations, modifications, and services are implemented with fidelity
• Collaborate with general education teachers to provide meaningful access to the general curriculum
• Work closely with related service providers (speech, OT, PT, etc.)
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding student progress and needs
• Support and train staff (e.g., teacher assistants) on instructional strategies and student supports
• Implement positive behavior supports and collect behavioral data
• Affirm Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), when appropriate
• Support students with sensory, communication, and social-emotional needs
• Develop foundational independence and self-help skills (e.g., personal care, following routines, organization of materials)
• Teach early communication, social interaction, and play skills to support peer engagement
• Provide instruction in functional daily living skills within the classroom and school environment
• Support students in building choice-making, self-regulation, and early self-advocacy skills
• Introduce age-appropriate pre-vocational and responsibility-based tasks (e.g., classroom jobs, following multi-step directions)
• Embed life skills instruction throughout the school day using natural routines and real-life contexts
• Collaborate with families and service providers to support skill generalization across settings

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field (Master's preferred)
• Valid North Carolina teaching license in Special Education or eligibility to obtain licensure
• Strong skills in data collection, differentiation, and behavior support