This part-time position begins in January, 2024. The schedule is 2:30 pm - 8:00 pm. Serves 50 students at the Kingswood School. Flexible schedule. 

FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE

The Exceptional Children (EC) Teacher for the Pathway Promise Program (P3) is responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional program for students attending the dropout prevention program and meeting the duties of teaching as outlined in law and policy. The program serves students in need of credits towards graduation in a non-traditional setting. The P3 program serves marginalized and vulnerable students who may be experiencing homelessness, be at-risk of dropping out, have attendance concerns, need to work to support a family, or be experiencing other barriers to graduation. This position is part-time for the 2023-24 school year.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Confer with parents, administrators, related services, and other team members to develop individual educational programs (IEP) designed to promote student’s educational, physical, and social development.
• Complete all required IEP documentation as required by NC Policies Governing Services to Students with Disabilities within applicable timelines and compliance standards.
• Serve as the case manager for an assigned group of students, organizing and maintaining the EC folder, coordinating all IEP meetings, and facilitating progress monitoring and reporting on all IEP goals.
• Plan and deliver specialized, individualized instruction to address skills and strategies that students with disabilities need to access the core curriculum and function successfully within a variety of contexts, to achieve mastery of curricular standards, and to achieve individualized goals and objectives.
• Assess, collaboratively analyze, interpret, and communicate students’ progress toward measurable outcomes, using technology as appropriate, to inform both short- and long-term planning, and make ongoing adjustments to instruction.
• Collaborate with District EC leadership and support staff to provide services to students with
• Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive behavioral interventions and supports.
• Employ specially designed strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory and perceptual motor skills, language, cognition, and
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Teach personal development skills such as goal setting, independence, and self-
• Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks and by holding IEP meetings at transition points.
• Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students, based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
• Collaborate with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students’ behavioral and academic issues.
• Coordinate the inclusion of students with special needs into general education settings as appropriate and specified in the IEP.
• Monitor teacher assistants and volunteers to ensure that they adhere to IEP requirements including accommodations, modifications, and least restrictive environment placement.
• Prepare, administer, and grade tests/assignments to evaluate students’
• Instruct students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and self-sufficiency, such as hygiene, safety, and food preparation.
• Act as a resource to the general education staff, teacher assistants, administration, and parents as needed.
• Performs other related duties as

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of North Carolina Policies Governing Services for Children with Disabilities and required record keeping.
• Ability to plan and deliver specially designed instruction using evidence-based
• Ability to coordinate/facilitate meetings with staff, parents, and
• Ability to communicate clearly in written and electronic formats, as well as in-
• Ability to demonstrate patience and compassion when dealing with students and/or parents and their personal and educational needs.
• Skill in identifying student learning and personal needs and collaborating with district and school staff to provide needed resources or interventions.
• Skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Google
• Ability to use IEP development, progress monitoring, and instructional software and

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in education or special education from an accredited university
• Preferred: Multilingual

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:

• Must hold or be able to hold NC licensure in Exceptional Children
• Preferred: Additional certification in core subject area

PHYSICAL WORK DEMANDS:

C = Constant, F = Frequent, O = Occasional, I = Infrequent, NR = Not Required

In compliance with Federal law, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools administers all education programs, employment activities, and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability.