50% Part Time Special Ed: Exceptional Children Teacher
FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE

The purpose of this position is to organize and implement an instructional program for exceptional children in the regular classroom or special education classroom setting and meeting the duties of teaching as outlined in laws and policies.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Complete all required IEP documentation as required by NC Policies Governing Services to Students with Disabilities within applicable timelines and compliance standards.

•Confer with parents, administrators, related services, and other IEP team members to develop individual educational programs (IEP) designed to promote student's educational, physical, and social development.

•Serve as the case manager for an assigned group of students, organizing and maintaining the EC folder, coordinating all IEP meetings and facilitating progress monitoring and reporting on all IEP goals.

•Plan and deliver specialized, individualized instruction to address skills and strategies that students with disabilities need to access the core curriculum and function successfully within a variety of contexts, to achieve mastery of curricular standards and to achieve individualized goals and objectives.

•Assess, collaboratively analyze, interpret, and communicate students' progress toward measurable outcomes, using technology as appropriate, to inform both short- and long-term planning, and make ongoing adjustments to instruction.

•Collaborate with District EC leadership and support staff to provide services to students with disabilities.

•Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive behavioral interventions and supports.

•Employ specially designed strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory and perceptual motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.

•Plan and conduct activities for a balance program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate.

•Teach personal development skills such as goal setting, independence, and self-advocacy.

•Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks and by holding IEP meetings at transition points (e.g., Elementary to middle school).

•Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students, based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.

•Collaborate with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.

•Coordinate the inclusion of students with special needs into general education settings as appropriate and specified in the IEP.

•Monitor teacher assistants and volunteers to ensure that they adhere to IEP requirements including accommodations, modifications and least restrictive environment placement.

•Prepare, administer, and grade tests/assignments to evaluate students' progress.

•Instruct students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and self-sufficiency, such as hygiene, safety, and food preparation.

•Act as a resource to the general education staff, teacher assistants, administration and parents as needed.

•Performs other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

•Knowledge of North Carolina Policies Governing Services for Children with Disabilities and required record keeping.

•Ability to plan and deliver specially designed instruction using evidence-based practices.

•Ability to coordinate/facilitate meetings with staff, parents, and students.

•Ability to communicate clearly in written and electronic formats; as well as; in-person.

•Ability to demonstrate patience and compassion when dealing with students and/or parents and their personal and educational needs.

•Skill in identifying student learning and personal needs and collaborating with district and school staff to provide needed resources or interventions.

•Skill in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, as well as Google Drive.

•Ability to use IEP development, progress monitoring and instructional software and technology.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

•Minimum: Bachelor's Degree in Education and/or Special Education

•Desirable: Bachelor's Degree in Special Education and two years' work experience.
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:

•Valid NC Teacher's License in Exceptional Children.
Pay Grade - Teacher Pay Schedule - 50% Part Time
When applying, please make sure to include all prior experience in your application.
Please provide at least two references. One must be the current or most recent supervisor and the other a previous supervisor.
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50% AIG Teacher
General Statement of Duties

This employee is responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional program for students in the regular classroom setting and meeting the duties of teaching as outlined in laws and policies.
Illustrative Examples of Work
Duties of this position include but are not limited to:

1. Planning

a. Designing the academic (basic) education program so that it is consistent with the total educational philosophy of the district.

b. Continuing professional growth through educational meetings, visiting related facilities, reading professional literature, and exchanging ideas among the district staff.

c. Working in coordination with other basic education teachers and other departments in planning and developing the basic program.
2. Programming:

a. Preparing educational plans for each group of students based on individually assessed needs in accordance with the district's philosophy, goals and objectives.

b. Using appropriate assessment instruments pertinent to instructional areas to assess student progress.

c. Preparing lesson plans for each group or class assigned.

d. Developing and maintaining a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.

e. Providing varied instructional techniques and media through individual and/or group sessions designed to meet the educational, social and emotional needs of the students.

f. Taking all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, materials, equipment and facilities.

g. Participating in the in-school staffing and screening processes as appropriate.

h. Assisting in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and School Board Policies.

i. Assisting in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional

materials.

j. Providing for his/her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.
3. Monitoring and Reporting:

a. Ensuring that each student in the program has necessary evaluation records in his/her permanent folder.

b. Evaluating student progress on a regular basis and providing feedback to students and parents.

c. Supplying progress reports to school personnel and to parents of students as necessary and requested.

d. Completing appropriate reports for local, state, federal and educational agencies.

e. Referring those students who require further evaluation or follow-up services to the appropriate school personnel or community agencies.

f. Attending and participating in faculty meeting or other meetings as required.

g. Other responsibilities as directed by his/her immediate supervisor.
Pay Grade - Teacher Pay Schedule - Part Time 50%

Bachelor's degree from an Accredited University and must hold or be able to qualify for a valid North Carolina Teaching License in the subject area.
When applying, please make sure to include all prior experience in your application.
Please provide at least two references. One must be the current or most recent supervisor and the other a previous supervisor.