Elementary School - Special Education Teacher - Emotional Behavior Support

About the Role

Coordinates and provides direct instructional programs for special education students and their Individual Education Programs (IEPs). Monitors and evaluates programs for students with disabilities, maintains confidentiality, and ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, guidelines, and procedures related to the special education program throughout the district. Maintains an environment conducive to learning.

Responsibilities

• Develops IEPs for students with disabilities; implements the IEP; and uses diagnostic information from tests and other assessments to update IEPs as needed.
• Implements instructional strategies and progress monitoring tools to provide specially designed instruction.
• Assists students in completing curriculum tasks and achieving IEP goals.
• Employs a variety of teaching methods, strategies, accommodations, and modifications to meet student needs; adapts and/or develops materials as required.
• Monitors student behavior; maintains classroom discipline; de-escalates inappropriate behaviors; teaches students appropriate behavioral strategies.
• Evaluates student work and progress, adjusts instruction to address concerns or educational needs, and coordinates progress report grades and report card grades.
• Attends student IEP meetings and serves as a collaborative team member.
• Stays current with trends, research, and best practices for instruction by attending professional development events, utilizing social media, and communicating with other professionals within and outside the district.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university.
• Hold or be eligible for a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License in an Exceptional Children’s teaching area (excluding Academically or Intellectually Gifted licenses).
• Must hold and maintain a valid North Carolina motor vehicle operator’s license.

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of instructional practices and delivery related to specially designed instruction.
• Extensive knowledge of general content curriculum standards and age-appropriate developmental expectations.
• Considerable knowledge of state and federal policies and procedures overseeing services for students with disabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Apps.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to protect confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and other applicable laws.
• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate effectively with others.
• Ability to motivate students and support diverse learning needs, backgrounds, and abilities.
• Ability to constantly monitor and supervise student safety and well-being.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to use various communication tools to ensure appropriate information flow and feedback.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, parents, community agencies, and the public.

Preferred Qualifications

• First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) certification.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to use office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Physical requirements include lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds occasionally, 25 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly (consistent with medium work).
• Must be able to work in a classroom and office environment, with direct contact with staff, students, parents, and the community.