Teacher EC, Occupational Course of Study, Highly Qualified, Lincolnton High School

Date:                                          March 5, 2026

Position:                                    Teacher of Exceptional Children (Special Education: General

                                                   Curriculum, Occupational Course of Study), Highly Qualified

                                                   Lincolnton High School

Terms of Contract:                    10 months, full-time, benefit eligible

Reports To:                                Principal

Monthly Salary:                         Teacher State Salary Schedule (plus local supplement)

FLSA:                                          EXEMPT

Qualifications/Requirements:  Hold or be eligible to hold a North Carolina teaching license in appropriate licensure area.  Must be highly qualified.

Goal: To provide each special needs student with the individually tailored help,    counsel, and learning experience he/she needs to make progress toward educational goals established with the student’s limitations in mind.

Duties:                                          

• Instruct and assess individual students and groups based on the North Carolina Standard Course of Study
• Develop lesson plans to assist EC students appropriate academic, behavioral, and social skills in accordance with IEP goals
• Demonstrate knowledge of educational and exceptional children laws, rules, regulations, practices and trends
• Demonstrate knowledge of educational curricula, instructional methodology and techniques, technology, cognitive development of students and integration of these to promote student success
• Demonstrate knowledge of the traits and characteristics of various disabilities
• Extensive maintenance of accurate records on a timely basis
• Compile a variety of records, reports, and documentary forms for Special Education services on a timely basis
• Gather and record data on student progress toward academic and behavioral goals on the IEP on a timely basis
• Develop and implement the IEP in classroom settings that are compatible with the student's age and developmental level
• Must be self-motivated, self-directed, collaborative, and flexible
• Establish and maintain working relationships with parents, students, teachers, staff, and administrators
• Must be able to perform heavy work exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of forces frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to lift objects
• Other duties as assigned

Application Deadline:                   Position Open Until Filled

Position Available:                        August 6, 2026

Application Process:  All candidates are required to complete an on-line application via Applicant Tracking.  Please go to the Lincoln County Schools website (www.lincoln.k12.nc.us), select EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, and APPLICANT TRACKING to begin the process.  Questions should be addressed to the contact person below.

                                                          Kristie Ballard, Principal

                                                          kballard@lincoln.k12.nc.us

                                                          Lincolnton High School

                                                          803 N. Aspen Street

                                                          Lincolnton, NC 28092

                                                          Phone:  704-735-3089

                                                          Fax:  704-736-4234

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

EMPLOYER DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON BASIS OF AGE,

HANDICAP, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RACE, RELIGION, OR SEX