Exceptional Children’s Extra Services Teacher, Charlotte Lab School | 2023-2024

Job Posting Date: Jan. 23, 2024

Application Closing Date: Upon Filling Position

Hours: Stipend and/or Part-Time

Start Date: ASAP

Contract End Date: Jun. 13, 2024

Responsibilities

The Charlotte Lab School Teacher will have responsibilities in support of Lab’s instructional vision:

• Design & deliver personalized and engaging curriculum aligned to the NC Standard Course of Study;
• Use the Workshop Model to facilitate compensatory services in a 1:1 setting;
• Supporting students with specific high needs in 1:1 settings, including children identifying specifically with the autism spectrum
• Integrate technology into instruction when relevant;
• Collect, analyze, and utilize formative assessment to inform instructional decisions and practices;
• Assist in IEP development, implementation, progress monitoring, and reporting;
• Consult with EC teachers to support the implementation of the IEPs of students in EC program;
• Conference with EC teacher regularly on students goal(s);
• Evaluate & assess students using standards based learning progressions; 
• Support students’ metacognitive development by including them in self-assessment and self-reflection activities;
• Monitor student progress through tracking of content mastery, Lab’s defined work habits, and student learning portfolios;
• Communicate frequently and regularly with families of students, for both academic and behavior-related reasons, both positive and when needing assistance;
• Supervise student in a 1:1 setting and maintain a clean, orderly, safe, print-rich and positive learning environment;
• Take on other responsibilities as needed, and as assigned, to ensure student and school success.

Qualifications

Candidate MUST:

• Be able/willing to learn how to fulfill the responsibilities listed above;
• ​Hold a Bachelor's degree from a four year institution;
• Are fully licensed with North Carolina Special Education teacher licensure;
• Demonstrate experience in, or passion for, teaching diverse populations.

In addition, the Lab School Leadership Team will look favorably upon candidates who:

TEACHER PREPARATION:

• Have a least 2 years of full-time teaching experience;
• Have experience teaching relevant grade range and content area;
• Have an advanced degree in a related field;
• Have comfort with technology and experience with Google Suite;
• Possess strong classroom management skills;
• Are exceptionally organized and have ability to prioritize effectively and meet competing deadlines;
• Have experience with standards based grading;
• Have dual-certification to teach a core content area and:

• Exceptional Children 
• Academically Gifted students 
• English as a Second Language;

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrate commitment to Lab’s vision, mission, and growth;
• Demonstrate professional demeanor, strong self-confidence;

• Possess excellent written communication skills;

• Possess excellent interpersonal skills, with diverse students, colleagues, and families;
• Desire to work collaboratively with others in all aspects of the role;
• Display unquestioned integrity, strong judgment, and decision-making skills;
• Demonstrate ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced, start-up environment both independently and as part of a team.

MINDSET:

• Are motivated to work in an open, progressive school environment; 
• Are independent thinkers;
• Are reflective in their practices and have a growth mindset; 
• Have a willingness to take instructional risks;
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, and ability to thrive in ambiguous situations;
• Demonstrate innovation and creativity;
• Take initiative, are self-starters, and demonstrate leadership skills;
• Have high energy, humility, and a good sense of humor.

Compensation

Compensation for this internal and/or part-time position can be expected to be a set hourly rate commensurate with experience for the completion of a set amount of compensatory services hours.

Application Process

Please visit https://www.charlottelabschool.org/working-at-lab.html to learn more about working at Lab and https://charlottelabschool.bamboohr.com/jobs/ to complete an application. You will be asked to include your resume and a detailed cover letter demonstrating your interest in working for Charlotte Lab School.