EC Teacher

New Dimensions A Public Charter School • Morganton, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Exceptional Children’s Teacher performs a variety of professional, instructional, and administrative tasks. Work is guided by, and must be in compliance with, federal and state statutes and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education (Masters preferred) or a related field and at least five years of successful teaching or related experience with students with disabilities; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must hold a valid license issued by the NC Department of Public Instruction as a teacher in at least one area of disability with highly qualified status or as a related services professional.
• Considerable knowledge of federal and state statutes and regulations regarding provision of services to students with disabilities.
• Considerable knowledge of the School Board policies, procedures and standards regarding exceptional children education.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of testing and interpretation of test data.
• Working knowledge of the principles of supervision, organization and administration.
• General knowledge of the ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional organizations and/or federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
• General knowledge of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.
• Skill in providing leadership.
• Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of existing programs and make recommendations for improvement.
• Ability to work and communicate with diverse groups and organizations.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in determining eligibility, type of services to be provided, and placement of students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment.
• Ability to develop and conduct presentations.
• Ability to use common office machines and popular computer-driven word processing, spreadsheet and file maintenance programs.
• Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and statistics and to develop meaningful reports from that information.
• Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

Nice To Haves

• Masters preferred
• Dual licensure (EC and General Education) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors data management systems (i.e. ECATS and Powerschool); Ensures the implementation of required federal, state and local policies and procedures affecting students with disabilities at all assigned schools; Prepares for and assists with April and December 1 Headcounts and EC audits; Facilitate transition meetings and monitor the prompt transition of EC records; Completes monthly compliance updates Monitors IEPs and EC paperwork for compliance; Ensures compliance with the conditions of the Manifestation Determination; Attends IEP meetings Assists parents and schools in the successful transition of students new to the school into appropriate services and programs - Assists schools in obtaining records when the school has not received records in a timely fashion.
• Promotes the use of research-based practices in the identification, instruction, and assessment of students with disabilities; Observes classrooms to identify student and / or teacher needs; Works collaboratively with school staff to collect and analyze required EC data in a timely manner;
• Communicates areas of strength as well as areas of need to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities; Receives and facilitates the resolution of concerns regarding students with disabilities, from parents, administrators, teachers, and supervisors; Responds to daily compliance/instructional/behavioral/policy/procedural questions received from teachers and administration; ? Interpret parent rights and mediate parent concerns and conflicts;
• Participates in regularly scheduled Facilitator meetings and provides follow-up communication and professional development to school-based staff and building administrators; Works in partnership with building administrators and school staff and assist with developing and implementing or facilitating professional development needs in relation to EC services and supports; Develops and provides professional development regarding EC processes, including Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans, Manifestation Determination Reviews and other disciplinary procedures; Attends all required professional development activities approved by the District; Monitor all summer evaluations conducted and communicate to building administrator when an IEP is ready to be held in order to maintain compliance; Review and prepare folders to be received at the school to deliver quality instruction for the student; Create service delivery spreadsheets to utilize for scheduling of EC students in conjunction with master schedule for the building; Backwards map all IEP events (annual reviews and re-evaluation determination) and plan the calendar of events prior to EC Teacher/Case Manager return;
• Other Duties as Assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior