EC General Curriculum Teacher (312145)

Hickory City Schools•Hickory, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Exceptional Children (EC) Teacher provides special education services to students with disabilities in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, policies, and procedures. This role involves developing, implementing, and monitoring Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to meet students' academic, behavioral, functional, social-emotional, and transition needs. The EC Teacher delivers direct and indirect special education services, collaborates with general education staff and families, monitors student progress, and ensures compliance with all special education requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Special Education or a related field.
Hold or be eligible to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator's License in Exceptional Children/Special Education.
Knowledge of federal and state special education laws, regulations, and procedures.
Knowledge of IEP development, implementation, and compliance requirements.
Knowledge of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.
Ability to analyze assessment and progress-monitoring data to guide instructional decisions.
Ability to develop and implement effective instructional and behavioral interventions.
Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and community partners.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to operate standard office and instructional equipment, including computers, printers, copiers, and assistive technology devices.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, lift, carry, push, and pull as required in the educational environment.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently.
Ability to assist students with mobility, positioning, personal care, and behavioral interventions as needed.
Ability to supervise students in multiple settings, including classrooms, community environments, playgrounds, cafeterias, and school activities.

Responsibilities

Provide direct special education instruction in various settings (resource, inclusion, co-teaching, community-based, self-contained).
Utilize evidence-based instructional strategies and interventions for diverse learning needs.
Adapt curriculum, materials, assessments, and environments for student access.
Plan and implement instruction in academic and non-academic areas, including social skills, functional skills, career development, self-advocacy, post-secondary transition planning, and community-based instruction.
Support general education teachers through consultation, collaboration, and implementation of accommodations/modifications.
Serve as case manager for assigned students.
Develop, coordinate, facilitate, and maintain IEPs in compliance with regulations.
Use assessment data, progress monitoring, and observations to develop and revise IEPs.
Ensure implementation of all IEP accommodations, modifications, supplementary aids, services, and goals.
Comply with all timelines, procedural safeguards, and documentation requirements.
Collect, analyze, and maintain data on student performance, progress, service delivery, accommodations, attendance, behavior, and disciplinary actions.
Monitor and document student progress and communicate with parents/guardians.
Maintain accurate and confidential student records.
Establish and maintain a safe, positive, and structured learning environment.
Monitor student behavior and implement behavior intervention strategies.
Teach and reinforce appropriate social, emotional, behavioral, and self-regulation skills.
Become trained in and utilize CPI and/or other approved district behavioral intervention strategies.
Implement physical restraint only when authorized and complete required documentation.
Collaborate with general education teachers, related service providers, school psychologists, counselors, administrators, instructional assistants, and other stakeholders.
Communicate effectively with parents, guardians, caregivers, and community agencies.
Assist students with personal care and self-help skills as needed.
Coordinate and direct the activities of instructional assistants.
Conduct and participate in IEP meetings, multidisciplinary team meetings, and professional learning activities.
Maintain required licensure and professional development.
Demonstrate professional growth and continuous improvement.
Treat all students, families, staff, and community members with fairness, dignity, and respect.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.