Special Education Teacher (K-5)

Great Hearts Academies • Huntersville, NC

1d • 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 school is grounded in classical education and seeks candidates enthusiastic about classical teaching methods, particularly the trivium approach of grammar, logic, and rhetoric. Its classical model emphasizes a rich knowledge base, critical thinking, and the ability to express and apply ideas effectively.

The teacher adapts instruction and materials to the adopted curriculum and students’ IEPs, develops and implements lesson plans, and collaborates with general education teachers to support inclusion students. The role also facilitates IEP processes, communicates with families and school professionals, maintains student and progress data, and supports interventions for students identified through the Student Study Team process. Local travel may be needed for training and professional development.

This is a salaried, exempt position reporting to the Headmaster, with starting compensation of $50,000 per year. Compensation is individually determined based on education and experience. Great Hearts offers health benefits, paid time off, 401(k) investment options with employer contributions, and professional development opportunities. Employment requires U.S. work authorization and successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or a related field.
• Formal training, coursework, or experience in classical education.

Responsibilities

• Modify and adapt instructional delivery and materials in alignment with the adopted curriculum and IEPs to provide access for students with diverse learning needs.
• Develop and implement approved lesson plans aligned with the adopted curriculum, and collaborate with general education teachers on 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 regular education teachers.
• Gather relevant information from team members and write, revise, or update IEPs and existing data reports.
• Complete report cards and progress reports documenting 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 data needed to monitor IEP goal progress.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time