Special Education Teacher - Cross Categorical Resource

Wake County Public School System • Garner, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates and provides direct instructional programs for students receiving special education services and their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Monitors and evaluates programs for students with disabilities, maintains confidentiality, and complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, guidelines, and procedures related to the district’s special education program. Maintains an environment conducive to learning.

The role develops and implements IEPs, provides specially designed instruction, monitors student progress, and collaborates with students, families, school staff, and other professionals. Work takes place in classroom and office environments and involves direct contact with school system staff, students, parents, and the community.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Hold or be eligible for a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License in an Exceptional Children’s teaching area; licenses in Academically or Intellectually Gifted do not qualify.
• Hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license in accordance with North Carolina requirements.
• Extensive knowledge of instructional practices and delivery related to specially designed instruction.
• Extensive knowledge of general content curriculum standards and age-appropriate developmental expectations.
• Considerable knowledge of state and federal policies and procedures governing services for students with disabilities.
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Google Apps.
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to protect personally identifiable information in accordance with FERPA and other applicable laws, policies, and regulations.
• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate effectively.
• Ability to motivate students and continually monitor and supervise their safety and well-being.
• Ability to recognize and support students with varied backgrounds, abilities, exceptionalities, physical needs, and learning styles.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written form using varied techniques and tools.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, businesses, community agencies, and the public.

Nice To Haves

• First Aid certification.
• CPR certification.
• Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop IEPs for students with disabilities, implement them, and use diagnostic information from tests and other assessment procedures to update IEPs as needed.
• Implement instructional strategies and progress-monitoring tools to provide specially designed instruction.
• Assist students in completing curriculum tasks and working toward IEP goals.
• Use varied teaching methods, strategies, accommodations, and modifications to meet student needs; implement these approaches and adapt or develop materials.
• Monitor student behavior, maintain classroom discipline, deescalate inappropriate behaviors, and teach appropriate behavioral strategies.
• Evaluate student work and assignment progress; adjust instruction to address concerns or educational needs; and coordinate progress-report and report-card grades.
• Attend student IEP meetings and serve as a collaborative team member.
• Stay current with instructional trends, research, and best practices through professional development, social media, and communication with professionals inside and outside the district.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time