Elementary School Teacher

About the Employer

Exceptional Children's Teacher

Job Summary

Under general supervision, provides special education services to students identified as having a disability in accordance with state and federal regulations. Work involves developing and implementing the individualized education program (IEP) in classroom settings that are compatible with the student's age and developmental level.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Developing Standards-Based Individual Education Programs (IEPs)

Is responsible for the development of standards-based IEPs (i.e., aligned to either the standard course of study or the extended content standards) for students with disabilities; implements the IEP; and uses diagnostic information obtained from tests and other assessment procedures to update IEPs as needed.

Instructional Planning and Delivery

Develops and implements an instructional plan which is compatible with the school and system-wide curricular goals and the students' IEP.
Provides direct and individualized instruction to meet needs of identified students.
Employs a variety of teaching methods to meet student needs and utilizes evidence-based programs or practices.

Classroom Management and Behavior Intervention

Monitors student behavior; maintains discipline in the classroom; deescalates inappropriate behaviors; teaches students appropriate behavioral strategies; restrains students when necessary; and records and reports restrains. Certification in Mindset (i.e., county-wide program utilized to de-escalate and manage aggressive behavior) or willingness to become Mindset-certified is required.

Personal Care and Support

Assists students with disabilities with their personal and self-help needs, such as eating, toileting, and other essential tasks that the students are not able to perform by themselves.

Communication and Collaboration

Communicates with parents regarding their children's educational progress via periodic written progress reports sent out quarterly.
Acts as a case coordinator for assigned students; consults with community care-givers, school support professionals, and parents, to better understand and meet student needs.
Maintains student records in accordance with North Carolina's procedures governing programs and services for children with disabilities; and complies with state and federal education statutes.

Professional Development and Interpersonal Skills

Treats all students in a fair and equitable manner, interacts effectively with students, co-workers, parents, and the community.
Follows a plan for professional development and demonstrates evidence of growth.

Additional Job Functions

Performs other related work as required.

Minimum Training and Experience

Degree in Special Education and holds certification as a teacher in at least one area of disability as required by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, or hold a 4-year college degree and be eligible for certification under provisional residency licensure through enrollment in an approved educator preparation program.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers, typewriters, calculators, pencils, scissors, and equipment for children with special needs, etc. Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Data Conception, Interpersonal Communication and Temperament, Language Ability, Intelligence, Verbal Aptitude, Numerical Aptitude, Physical Communication

Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions, assignments and/or directions from superiors.
Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when student is participating in an inclusive activity.
Ability to motivate students.
Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment.
Ability to perform general clerical duties.
Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom.
Ability to operate common office machines.
Ability to maintain basic files and records.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitates by work assignments.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.