26-27 Exceptional Children Teacher

TEACHER - EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN 

DO YOU:

• have a passion for your content, the commitment to support student mastery of your content, and the critical thinking skills that will set our students up for success in college and beyond? 
• believe that potential, not zip code, should determine a students’ trajectory for their future? 
• believe in the power of being a girl and that all students have the potential to graduate from high school, go to college, and succeed in life? 
• possess the willingness to collaborate with your colleagues and our school families, doing “whatever it takes,” to make our vision for our students a reality? 

If so, you are a great candidate to teach at Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington, and we encourage you to apply for our Exceptional Children Teacher position. 

At the heart of GLOW Academy is a focus on “whole girl” education.  We seek to foster the growth of leadership and confidence in our students and build and sustain family support, all while engaging all of our students in a rigorous college preparatory program.  This means that GLOW emphasizes the following areas to ensure that each girl has a successful 6-12 experience and continues on to college: leadership development, early college and career awareness, health and wellness and expanded opportunities in science, technology, math and the arts.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR TO JOIN THE GLOW TEAM

At GLOW we recognize that teachers are the heart of the instructional program at our school.  Therefore, the Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington is committed to the recruitment and retention of the highest caliber educators dedicated to our mission and our students. We are looking for an Exceptional Children’s Teacher who believes family and community partnerships are crucial and reaches out beyond the classroom to build relationships that support student learning and success. This includes an Exceptional Children’s Teacher who is passionate and committed to single gender education and our ultimate goal of closing the achievement gap for all our girls at GLOW. This position will teach students who are on the Future Ready Course of Study. Qualified candidates will hold a bachelor’s degree in special education with a valid teaching certificate in North Carolina. Alternatives to the qualifications will be reviewed and decided upon by the principal.  The main goal for this candidate is to ensure success for EC students as they navigate the Future Ready Course of Study in preparation for graduation. 

POSITION DETAILS: Full-Time, 10-Month (August-May)

POSITION: Teacher - Exceptional Children       

AVAILABLE: August 3, 2026                           

REPORTS TO: Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:

• CERTIFICATION: NC Teacher Certification in Special Education
• EXPERIENCE: Demonstrated ability to teach the North Carolina Future Ready Course of Study content to students in grades 6-12
• ENVIRONMENT: Demonstrate the ability to build a warm and inclusive classroom environment, implement positive behavior practices, and build strong relationships with students and families to support student success
• CURRICULUM: NC Future Ready Standard Course of Study and Specific IEP Goals 
• WHOLE GIRL: Awareness of educational issues regarding the academic and social development of a diverse population of students, including minority and socioeconomically disadvantaged adolescent girls from high needs neighborhoods/communities
  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide individualized instruction while supporting students with disabilities, focusing on their unique needs and IEP goals, and fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Implement a program that meets the needs of each student on their caseload while following the guidelines outlined by GLOW and the State to ensure students progress toward graduation 
• Create a learning environment that is conducive to learning based on student needs while ensuring fidelity in following the IEP
• Utilize instructional methods to meet the needs of each student while implementing the guidelines set forth by the IEP 
• Make adaptations to lessons and the curriculum where appropriate to meet the needs of individual students
• Assess students and collect data to report on student progress as outlined in the school and IEP
• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs for each student focusing on behavior, social, and emotional skills
• Plan appropriate lessons for the teacher assistant(s) and supervise these lessons while providing constructive feedback
• Demonstrate effective communication with colleagues, parents and students.
• Demonstrate the ability to co-teach with general education teachers across various contents  
• Maintain and improve professional competence while participating in professional developments, staff meetings, serving on committees, and carrying out all non- instructional duties as required by the principal 

SALARY: NC Educators step pay scale, including honoring:

• Local supplement (New Hanover County Schools)
• 10% for a related master's degree 
• 12% for current National Board Certification 

• Additional hard-to-fill supplement of $2,000

BENEFITS: At GLOW Academy, we believe in taking care of the people who care for our students. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health insurance through the State Health Plan of North Carolina
• Employer-paid dental, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits available at the employee’s expense
• An industry-leading 401(k) program with employer match
• Discounted childcare for employee’s dependents at our sister school, Spark Academy
• Employee-accrued paid sick, annual, and personal leave

SUPPORT:

• All new staff will attend a formal orientation to learn more about the school, our expectations, and to help acclimate our new employees to the school community.
• All new staff with a continuing license will be assigned a “GLOW Guide,” a staff member who will support your transition to our school.
• All new staff with an initial license will be assigned a Mentor as part of our Beginning Teacher Program.

TO APPLY:

Visit the Careers page on our website and select “Current Openings.” Click on the position you’re interested in to view the full job description, then click the teal “Apply for this job” button. You’ll be guided through our Bamboo hiring platform to submit your resume and any required materials.

Please note: Possession of a valid TB test issued by the local county board of health or recognized medical authority is required for employment.