Exceptional Children (EC) Teacher - Rockingham YDC
About The Position
The Exceptional Children (EC) Teacher is a 12-month teaching position in the Exceptional Children’s Program at Rockingham YDC. The teacher works directly with students who have Individual Education Plans, co-teaches middle and high school courses with core teachers, and/or teaches EC classes independently. The role includes planning instruction based on the Common Core/Essential Standards and each student’s learning needs, providing appropriate and engaging learning activities, and using research-based interventions. The teacher uses data to inform instructional activities based on North Carolina standards and maintains current student records, EC program paperwork, and progress information. The position involves direct contact with adjudicated youth who may be verbally abusive or physically violent, requiring composure and professionalism. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Salary is based on the state teachers’ salary schedule plus a 6% annual supplement, and on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or above in an Exceptional Children’s area.
- Hold or be eligible to receive a license at level A, M, S, or D.
- Be Highly Qualified for EC or eligible for licensure through an alternative licensing pathway offered by NCDPI.
Nice To Haves
- Experience providing instruction with solid classroom management techniques.
- Experience working with multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience interpreting laws governing programs for students with exceptionalities.
- Experience writing individualized education plans.
Responsibilities
- Work directly with students who have Individual Education Plans.
- Co-teach middle and high school courses with core teachers and/or teach EC classes independently.
- Plan lessons based on the Common Core/Essential Standards and students’ individual learning needs.
- Provide appropriate and engaging activities to teach concepts and support EC student success.
- Provide research-based interventions for EC students.
- Use data to inform instructional activities based on North Carolina standards.
- Keep student records, exceptional children’s program paperwork, and student progress up to date.
- Maintain composure and professionalism when working directly with adjudicated youth who may be verbally abusive or physically violent.
Benefits
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Retirement
- Health insurance
- 6% annual supplement
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Job Type
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