General Definition of Work

The Exceptional Children (EC) Teacher during summer school, under moderate supervision, provides leadership in an educational environment that encourages and nurtures learning for all students. The teacher supervises, monitors, and evaluates students while developing lesson plans to ensure all student needs are met.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary/Status

Daily State Rate/ Summer School Only

Reports To

Summer Site/Program Coordinator and/or Director, Exceptional Children Services

Place of Work

The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Strive to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
• Demonstrates an appreciation for diversity among students, colleagues, and parents
• Collaborate with other educators to create the complete educational environment possible for students
• Keep attendance and grade records as required by school
• Prepare for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request
• Establish clear objectives for all academic and pro-social skills lessons, communicates these goals to students, and designs instruction to support students in the acquisition of these skills
• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Follow established school procedures for crisis or emergency situations
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required; meets with parents to discuss student progress and problems
• Administer and interpret individual educational testing using various testing materials
• Utilize data to ascertain progress towards academic and behavioral/emotional goals
• Employ a variety of research based instructional techniques and technology, to meet needs and address the strengths of the individuals or student groups involved
• Structure a proactive classroom setting suitable to manage the emotional/behavioral deficits of the students and appropriate for their maturity and interests
• Instruct students in positive behavioral skills which meet which meet school behavioral expectations in all settings
• Design and implement environmental modifications and management procedures which proactively address student behavioral expectations across all settings
• Utilize functional behavioral assessment (FBA) and analysis to identify the function of inappropriate student behavior
• Develop behavioral intervention plans (BIPs) and IEP goals and objectives based upon the function of the inappropriate behavior, and /or manifestations designing instructional strategies for appropriate replacement behavior
• Utilize appropriate positive behavior intervention strategies to deescalate student behavioral excesses
• Utilizes classroom design to provide visual structure for students
• Utilize technology to provide individualized classroom materials, such as schedules or work tasks
• Provide differential instruction in a variety of settings to include: one-to-one, small group and whole group
• Utilize principles of applied behavioral analysis to include: data collection, prompt hierarchy, preference assessment and systematic instruction
• Matches specific teaching strategy to student need
• Provide care and/or instruction in self-help skills, i.e. toileting, dressing, feeding, positioning, etc. as needed
• Attend professional development and required meetings

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, standards, and expectations of curriculum in assigned area
• Comprehensive knowledge on how to utilize appropriate data and information to make instructional decisions for students
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of various learning styles, curriculum development and program evaluation, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning
• Knowledge and ability to use current technology and alternate forms of communication relevant to specific disabilities. This may include low-tech and high-tech devices
• Knowledge of classroom management and differentiation techniques
• Knowledge of the Individual Education Program (process, strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning)
• Ability to use research based techniques in instruction and behavior management
• Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education
• Ability to learn and use specialized tools, equipment or software related to business needs
• Ability to implement local, state, and federal rules, guidelines, and procedures into daily business operations
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to employ positive communication skills in all settings/mediums
• Ability to problem-solve utilizing sound judgment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding school system business
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise sound judgement
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, rapidly changing team environment

Education and Experience

• EC Teacher during the 23-24 school year required
• Bachelor's degree required
• Master's degree in Education preferred
• Valid, or renewing, NC Teaching license in ECGC or adaptive curriculum required
• Equivalent combination of experience and education

Special Requirements

• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license or ability to provide own transportation