Exceptional Children's Self-Contained Teacher (K-2) | 2025-26

Charlotte Lab School•Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

The Charlotte Lab School Exceptional Children's Lab Contained Teacher will have responsibilities in a self contained classroom, primarily with students who identify on the autism spectrum, in support of Lab’s instructional vision : Create and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) Maintain Individualized Education Plans in conjunction with state and federal requirements Hold annual meetings with families to provide progress updates Complete progress reports quarterly based on specific student goals Complies with timelines and regulations as outlined by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Obtains and maintains compliant special education files Deliver specialized instruction to students on his/her caseload Develop lesson plans based on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) Deliver student instruction in modalities instituted by the school and assigned program in both pull-out and inclusion settings that is data-driven Facilitate interdisciplinary instruction of challenge-based curriculum aligned with Lab’s “Quest” model Use flexible grouping and scheduling Collaborate with classroom teachers and support staff Provides assistance in developing and adapting curriculum materials to meet the needs of student and teachers Maintains communication with related service providers and case managers to ensure compliance with the provision of services, evaluations and progress reports Participate in weekly team meetings Analyze data and reports to guide goal setting and instructional planning Monitor student progress through a variety of tools and portfolios Provide necessary supports to aid instruction in the general education setting Proctor standardized tests Communicate frequently and regularly with families of students, for both academic and behavior-related reasons, both positive and when needing assistance; Participate actively in Lab’s community activities, in support of Lab’s instructional, community-building, fundraising, family recruitment, and hiring efforts; Participate actively in ongoing professional development and teacher evaluation process; Supervise students and maintain a clean, orderly, safe, print-rich and positive classroom learning environment; Take on other responsibilities as needed, and as assigned, to ensure student and school success. The Charlotte Lab School Lower School Teacher will also have responsibilities in support of Lab’s vision for students’ social-emotional learning : Serve as an advisor to a small group of students; in this role: Deliver a social-emotional skills curriculum; Develop deep relationships with students in your advisory; Develop and implement activities to build community within the advisory; Serve as an advocate for advisees, for both academic and disciplinary reasons; Provide regular updates and communication with advisees’ families; Guide advisees in the preparation of their Student-Led Conferences each trimester; Operate as liaison between advisees’ families and the school.

Requirements

Be able/willing to learn how to fulfill the responsibilities listed above
Hold a Bachelor's degree from a four year institution
Demonstrate experience in, or passion for, teaching diverse populations.
Be fully licensed or willing to obtain North Carolina K-5, 6-8 and/or 9-12 teacher licensure

Nice To Haves

Have a least 2 years of full-time teaching experience
Have experience teaching relevant Elementary School Content Area
Have an advanced degree in a related field
Have comfort with technology and experience with Google Suite
Possess strong classroom management skills
Are exceptionally organized and have ability to prioritize effectively and meet competing deadlines
Have experience with standards based grading
Have dual-certification to teach Elementary School students and: Exceptional Children Academically Gifted students English as a Second Language
Demonstrate commitment to Lab’s vision, mission, and growth
Demonstrate professional demeanor, strong self-confidence
Possess excellent written communication skills
Possess excellent interpersonal skills, with diverse students, colleagues, and families
Desire to work collaboratively with others in all aspects of the role
Display unquestioned integrity, strong judgment, and decision-making skills
Demonstrate ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced, start-up environment both independently and as part of a team
Are motivated to work in an open, progressive school environment
Are independent thinkers
Are reflective in their practices and have a growth mindset
Have a willingness to take instructional risks
Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, and ability to thrive in ambiguous situations
Demonstrate innovation and creativity
Take initiative, are self-starters, and demonstrate leadership skills
Have high energy, humility, and a good sense of humor

Responsibilities

Create and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
Maintain Individualized Education Plans in conjunction with state and federal requirements
Hold annual meetings with families to provide progress updates
Complete progress reports quarterly based on specific student goals
Complies with timelines and regulations as outlined by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Obtains and maintains compliant special education files
Deliver specialized instruction to students on his/her caseload
Develop lesson plans based on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
Deliver student instruction in modalities instituted by the school and assigned program in both pull-out and inclusion settings that is data-driven
Facilitate interdisciplinary instruction of challenge-based curriculum aligned with Lab’s “Quest” model
Use flexible grouping and scheduling
Collaborate with classroom teachers and support staff
Provides assistance in developing and adapting curriculum materials to meet the needs of student and teachers
Maintains communication with related service providers and case managers to ensure compliance with the provision of services, evaluations and progress reports
Participate in weekly team meetings
Analyze data and reports to guide goal setting and instructional planning
Monitor student progress through a variety of tools and portfolios
Provide necessary supports to aid instruction in the general education setting
Proctor standardized tests
Communicate frequently and regularly with families of students, for both academic and behavior-related reasons, both positive and when needing assistance
Participate actively in Lab’s community activities, in support of Lab’s instructional, community-building, fundraising, family recruitment, and hiring efforts
Participate actively in ongoing professional development and teacher evaluation process
Supervise students and maintain a clean, orderly, safe, print-rich and positive classroom learning environment
Take on other responsibilities as needed, and as assigned, to ensure student and school success
Serve as an advisor to a small group of students
Deliver a social-emotional skills curriculum
Develop deep relationships with students in your advisory
Develop and implement activities to build community within the advisory
Serve as an advocate for advisees, for both academic and disciplinary reasons
Provide regular updates and communication with advisees’ families
Guide advisees in the preparation of their Student-Led Conferences each trimester
Operate as liaison between advisees’ families and the school

Benefits

medical insurance for the employee, with voluntary dental and vision plans, and spouse/family coverage
access to a Flexible Spending Account for health and childcare expenses
opportunity to contribute to a 403b retirement plan
opportunity for Lab employees to earn 10 PTO days each year (1/month)
Full time Charlotte Lab School faculty members also receive priority in the student admissions process

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