EC Adaptative Teacher

TITLE: Exceptional Children Teacher (Adapted) - Extended Content Standards

QUALIFICATIONS:

• N.C. Teacher Certification, EC Adaptative Licensure

• B.A/B.S degree in teaching from an accredited institution or related field teaching
• North Carolina State certification in teaching in appropriate subject areas.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must have proven ability to report to work regularly and punctually.
• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
• Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology.
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district, and state.

Job Purpose: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

SUPERVISES: May coordinate activities of paraprofessionals and supervise teacher assistants.

SALARY: NC Teacher Salary Local Supplement

BENEFITS: Full benefits

REPORTS TO: The school principal or his/her designee

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning for students with disabilities following the general education curriculum or extended content standards.
• Develops schemes of work, lesson plans, and assessments that are under established procedures.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Develop data-based individualized education plans and other required paperwork for special education. Schedule, lead, and/or participate in parent conferences/IEP meetings, etc., as appropriate.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction and complete special education documents (IEP’s, etc.)
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and implementing individualized behavior plans.
• Maintain discipline by the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Provide appropriate feedback on work to parents and students as appropriate.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of student's progress and development.
• Update all necessary records accurately and ultimately as required by laws, district policies, and school regulations. Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and needs.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Prepare classroom and students for class activities and community-based experiences as appropriate.
• Provide various learning materials and resources for educational activities in special education and general education settings as well as community-based settings.
• Observe and evaluate student's performance and development.
• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.
• Direct and supervise teacher assistants in supporting and meeting the needs of students with disabilities.
• Effectively collaborate and communicate with general educators in co-taught classrooms.
• Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain parental information when requested, promptly return phone calls, and answer emails.
• Participate in appropriate professional activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, and operate a computer, hand-held learning devices, and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten-month year. Salary by certification and placement on the adopted schedule.