Exceptional Children Teacher

Stanly County Schools•Albemarle, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs difficult professional work providing a broad range of teaching services or specific learning program, assisting students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed as a foundation for future learning in accordance with each student's ability, using a variety of teaching and learning methods at various levels to a targeted audience, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Principal.

Requirements

NC Teaching License in appropriate subject area or have qualifications to obtain a NC teaching license.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements an instructional plan which is compatible with the school, district-wide curricular goals and the students’ Individual Education Program (“IEP”)
Responsible for the development of Individual Education Programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities.
Responsible for the implementation of IEPs
Responsible for using diagnostic information obtained from tests and other assessment procedures to update IEPs, as needed.
Provides direct special education instruction to identified students
Employs a variety of teaching methods to meet students’ needs
Implementation of the various teaching methods that may require the adaptation or development of materials.
Monitors student behavior and deescalates inappropriate behaviors
Maintains disciple in the classroom
Teaches the students appropriate behavioral strategies.
Restrains students when necessary.
Record and report restrains to Administration.
Assists disabled students with their personal and self-help needs, such as eating, toileting, and other essential tasks that the students are not able to perform by themselves.
Communicates with parents regarding their children’s educational progress via periodic written progress reports.
Acts as a case coordinator for assigned students
Consults with community care-givers, school support professionals, and parents to better understand and meet students’ needs.