Exceptional Children's Teacher - Elementary
About The Position
Davidson Charter Academy is a K-8 public charter school. We are seeking a dedicated and energetic special education teacher to join our team. Our teachers act as positive role models and provide the highest quality of education. Please apply if you would like to contribute to creating a safe, nurturing, caring atmosphere for our students at Davidson Charter Academy. Candidates must: Demonstrate an ability to form and maintain positive, nurturing relationships with students by building trust and supporting competencies through interest and active engagement Demonstrate an understanding of child development relevant to the age group of the students Work as part of a team to identify strategies to meet student needs. Work collaboratively with school personnel and be able to communicate effectively Design and implement an appropriate curriculum for all content areas for special education students while providing necessary accommodations and modifications to the curriculum. Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to differentiate instruction for diverse learners. Assess student’s performance levels, learning styles, strengths and weaknesses, and develop appropriate goals and objectives. Measure and evaluate student progress. Participate in the IEP process.
Requirements
- Hold a NC Teaching License in Exceptional Children (EC)
- Have a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in Special Education
- Have teaching experience to include working with children with special needs
- Be a strong classroom manager
- Be committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population
- Have a track record of being a community minded team player
- Excellent time-management skills and ability to work independently
- Adherence to a high level of professional and ethical standards
Responsibilities
- Form and maintain positive, nurturing relationships with students
- Identify strategies to meet student needs
- Work collaboratively with school personnel and be able to communicate effectively
- Design and implement an appropriate curriculum for all content areas for special education students while providing necessary accommodations and modifications to the curriculum
- Differentiate instruction for diverse learners
- Assess student’s performance levels, learning styles, strengths and weaknesses, and develop appropriate goals and objectives
- Measure and evaluate student progress
- Participate in the IEP process
Benefits
- Salary: NC Certified Teacher Salary Schedule
- Full-Time 10-Month Position
- Additional 3% Supplement (paid in December and June)
- Up to 6% Employer 403(b) Contribution Match
- 10 PTO days per year (unused PTO rolls over until maximum accrual is reached)
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Employee’s Medical Insurance paid up to $554.57/monthly
- Employer-funded Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
