Special Education Teacher - 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 obtained from tests and other assessment procedures to update IEPs, as needed.
• Implements instructional strategies and progress monitoring tools to provide specially designed instruction.
• Assists students in completing the curriculum tasks and to complete IEP goals.
• Employs a variety of teaching methods, strategies, accommodations, and modifications to meet student needs; implements these methods and adapts and/or develops materials.
• Monitors student behavior; maintains discipline in the classroom; deescalates inappropriate behaviors; teaches students appropriate behavioral strategies.
• Evaluates student’s work and progress of assignments, addresses or adjusts instruction to address any concerns or educational needs of the student, and coordinates progress report grades and report card grades.
• Attends student’s IEP meetings and serves as a collaborative team member.
• Stays abreast of 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 (not including licenses in Academically or Intellectually Gifted).
• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of NC requirements.

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 the services of students with disabilities.
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Apps.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to protect the confidentiality of personally identifiable information in accordance with FERPA and other applicable laws.
• Ability to work in a team environment and effectively collaborate with others.
• Ability to motivate students and constantly monitor and supervise their safety and well-being.
• Ability to recognize and support students with a variety of backgrounds, abilities, exceptionalities, physical needs, and learning styles.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing using a variety of communication techniques.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, businesses, community agencies, and the public.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Working Conditions

Physical Environment: Must be able to use a variety of office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. Must be able to communicate effectively. At times requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical requirements are consistent with those for medium work. School can contact the school’s Physical Therapist for assistance, if needed, for proper lifting techniques.

Work Environment: Must be able to work in a classroom and office environment, and come into direct contact with school system staff, students, parents, and the community.