Special Education Teacher (K-5)

Great Hearts Academies • Huntersville, NC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Great Hearts Academies is accepting applications for a Special Education Teacher at Great Hearts Partner School Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy in Huntersville, North Carolina. The position is also listed at Great Hearts Bonnie Cone Classical Academy. The role is grounded in classical education, with an emphasis on classical teaching methods—particularly the trivium of grammar, logic, and rhetoric—and on building students’ knowledge, critical thinking, and ability to express and apply ideas effectively.

The teacher adapts instruction and materials to adopted curricula and students’ IEPs, supports inclusion with general education teachers, and coordinates IEP and evaluation meetings with families and school professionals. The role also includes documenting student progress, maintaining school and IEP data, supporting interventions, and participating in professional development. Local travel may be required for training and professional development.

This is a salaried, exempt position with compensation starting at $50,000 per year. Salary is individually determined based on education and experience. Employment is contingent on criminal-history background and fingerprint clearance, and US work authorization is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Pass the applicable background check.
• Submit fingerprints through NCSBI.
• North Carolina Teaching Certificate with an EC endorsement.
• US work authorization.
• Successful completion of criminal-history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or a related field.
• Formal training, coursework, or experience in classical education.
• Leadership and team collaboration skills.
• Positive interpersonal and communication skills.
• Organizational and self-management skills to handle multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Commitment to go above and beyond when necessary to reach goals.
• Strong planning, execution, and problem-solving skills.
• Dependability.

Responsibilities

• Modify and adapt instructional delivery and materials in alignment with the adopted curriculum and IEPs to ensure access for students with diverse learning needs.
• Develop and implement approved lesson plans aligned to the adopted curriculum and collaborate with general education teachers to support lesson planning for inclusion students.
• Communicate and correspond with parents, administrators, school psychologists, and other professionals to arrange and plan IEP and evaluation meetings.
• Act as an IEP facilitator and collaborator between special education and general education teachers.
• Gather relevant information from team members and write, revise, or update IEPs and existing data reports.
• Complete report cards and progress reports on each student’s progress.
• Assist professional staff in identifying and implementing interventions for students identified through the Student Study Team process.
• Maintain student data for the school-wide grading system and to monitor progress toward IEP goals.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Matching 401(k) program and investment options, including employer contributions.
• Professional development offerings, including great books seminars with academy colleagues and leadership and special education coursework or pathways.
• Health benefits.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time