27 - Temporary)

Catawba County Schools•Newton, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the EC Resource Teacher provides special education services to students identified as disabled in accordance with state and federal regulations. The role involves developing and implementing Individual Education Programs (IEPs) in classroom settings appropriate to students’ ages and developmental levels. The teacher develops lesson plans, adapts materials, and designs activities to support students’ academic, behavioral, and social skills and help them meet IEP goals. The teacher monitors student progress and maintains EC records in compliance with state and federal guidelines. The position reports to the principal. This is a temporary position starting January 4, 2027, and ending June 4, 2027.

Requirements

Degree in special education.
Certification as a teacher by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction in at least one area of disability.
Ability to monitor student safety and well-being, particularly during inclusive activities.
Ability to motivate students and maintain a clean, orderly, and disciplined classroom environment.
Ability to perform general clerical duties, operate common office machines, and maintain basic files and records.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to communicate effectively, prepare simple correspondence and reports, and understand technical or professional terminology, including medical, legal, and counseling terminology.
Ability to adapt to stressful conditions and emergency situations.
Ability to use classroom and office equipment and tools, including computers, copiers, typewriters, calculators, pencils, scissors, and equipment for children with special needs.
Ability to perform light work involving frequent or constant negligible force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement instructional plans aligned with school and system-wide curricular goals and students’ IEPs.
Develop IEPs for students with disabilities, implement them, and use diagnostic information from tests and other assessments to update them as needed.
Provide direct special education instruction to identified students and use varied teaching methods, adapting or developing materials as needed.
Monitor student behavior, maintain classroom discipline, deescalate inappropriate behaviors, teach appropriate behavioral strategies, and restrain students when necessary; record and report restraints.
Assist students with disabilities with personal and self-help needs, including eating and toileting.
Communicate with parents about students’ educational progress through periodic written progress reports.
Coordinate cases for assigned students and consult with community caregivers, school support professionals, and parents to understand and meet student needs.
Maintain student records in accordance with North Carolina procedures governing programs and services for children with disabilities and comply with state and federal education statutes.
Treat students fairly and equitably and interact effectively with students, coworkers, parents, and the community.
Follow a professional development plan and demonstrate evidence of growth.
Perform other related work as required.