Anderson Academy Exceptional Children's (EC) Substitute Teacher

Crossnore•Winston-Salem, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Substitute School Teacher at Anderson Academy, you’ll do more than just “fill in”—you’ll help shape meaningful days of learning for students who count on consistency and care. In this role, you ensure that even in a teacher's absence, learning never stops, classrooms stay engaging, and students feel seen, heard, and supported. If you're passionate about student success, equity, and trauma-informed teaching—and you're looking for flexibility—this might be the perfect role for you.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field.
3+ years experience teaching experience with students with disabilities.
Valid teaching license issued by the NC Department of Public Instruction in at least one area of disability.
Prior teaching experience in a public, private, or charter school setting.
Experience working with diverse populations or students with special educational needs.
Classroom management
Lesson plan implementation
Trauma-informed education
Equity and inclusion practices
Crisis response and problem-solving
Flexibility and adaptability
Educational technology (Google Classroom, LMS tools)
Communication and collaboration
Reliability and professional judgment
Student engagement and creativity
Confidentiality and discretion
Empathy and relationship-building

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred.
Experience in program coordination, instructional coaching, or administrative roles within EC services is preferred.
Experience developing curriculum, implementing innovative teaching methods, and adapting to flexible educational settings.

Responsibilities

Follow lesson plans left by the EC teacher and deliver content clearly and engagingly.
Create a respectful and inclusive classroom culture that supports social and emotional learning.
Communicate with students, parents (as needed), and staff to support student achievement.
Maintain classroom discipline and ensure safety while encouraging student participation.
Support students with diverse learning needs, including those with IEPs and 504 plans.
Complete administrative tasks such as attendance and classroom notes.
Leave detailed feedback and ensure the room is tidy for the returning teacher.
Collaborate with staff and jump into support roles as needed (hall duty, activities, etc.).
Uphold all school policies, equity principles, and trauma-informed practices.
Ensure compliance with IDEA, North Carolina EC regulations, and school policies.
Monitor IEP development and implementation, ensuring alignment with state and federal guidelines.
Collaborate with school leadership on special education programming, procedural compliance, and student placement decisions.
Assist teachers in implementing effective special education instructional techniques.
Provide specialized instructional strategies tailored to EC student needs.
Support inclusive education models by collaborating with general education teachers.
Develop and refine curriculum materials and new course offerings for EC students.
Develop and implement alternative assessment tools for EC students.
Analyze student progress data to evaluate program effectiveness.
Recommend and implement improvements based on assessment insights.