What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lower School Exceptional Child (EC) Teacher position at Lower School?
Pine Lake Preparatory is currently seeking an experienced self-contained Exceptional Children’s (EC) Teacher in the Lower School for the 2026-2027 school year. The EC Teacher should have experience teaching students with moderate to severe learning needs in a self-contained environment. The EC Teacher should be motivated, flexible, and have the ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Create a safe and welcoming classroom climate and a community based on respect
- Supervise students in all situations, ensuring emotional and physical safety
- Follow all state and federal policies and procedures for the provision of Exceptional Children’s services (including referral, eligibility and services)
- Develop and implement an Individual Educational Program(IEP) for each assigned child
- Schedule IEP meetings in a timely manner with the parents and IEP team members
- Complete all paperwork assigned in a timely manner and following federal timelines as required
- Attend all meetings for assigned students and new referrals to caseload
- Collect student data to measure and report progress
- Collaborate with general education staff to ensure the implementation of IEPs in the general education classroom, monitor student progress, and plan for classroom accommodations/modifications and resource lessons
- Work with general education teachers, team leaders, associates, behavioral specialists, and parents to address student behavior and develop interventions as needed
- Inform EC Director of any concerns, issues or potential issues with EC
- Attend faculty, team and leadership meetings
- Perform non-instructional duties to maintain the safety of students
- Maintain current license and pursue professional development opportunities
The candidate will be required to uphold standards set by the NC Department of Public Instruction. Desirable applicants will hold a minimum of a Bachelor degree and current NC teaching license in Exceptional Children K-5.
Pine Lake Prep offers a competitive salary and benefits package, an exceptional work environment, and plentiful teacher development opportunities. Children of full-time staff members receive preferential enrollment status with the school. At Pine Lake Prep, we take special pride in our unique way of teaching and learning. We provide top technology for teachers and promote teamwork and collaboration among staff and students.