Special Education Teacher - Behavior Support
On-siteWendell, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities and implement specially designed instruction based on diagnostic assessments. Monitor student behavior, maintain classroom discipline, and deescalate inappropriate actions while teaching appropriate behavioral strategies. Adapt teaching methods, accommodations, and materials to meet diverse student needs and assist with curriculum tasks. Coordinate progress reports, attend IEP meetings as a collaborative team member, and communicate regularly with parents, staff, and community agencies. Evaluate student work and adjust instruction to address educational concerns. Requires a North Carolina Professional Educator's License in Exceptional Children's teaching, a Bachelor's degree, and ongoing professional development to stay abreast of instructional trends.
Required Qualifications
- Extensive knowledge of instructional practices and delivery related to specially designed instruction
- Extensive knowledge of general content curriculum standards and age appropriate developmental expectations
- Considerable knowledge of state and federal policies and procedures overseeing the services of students with disabilities
- Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google Apps
- Critical thinking and problem–solving skills
- Ability to protect the confidentiality of personally identifiable information in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) and other applicable federal and state laws, policies, and regulations
- Ability to work in a team environment and effectively collaborate with others
- Ability to motivate students
- Ability to constantly monitor and supervise the safety and well-being of students
- Ability to recognize and support students with a variety of backgrounds, abilities, exceptionalities, physical needs, and learning styles
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, businesses, community agencies, and the public
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college/university
- Hold or be eligible for a North Carolina Professional Educator's License in an Exceptional Children's teaching area (not including licenses in Academically or Intellectually Gifted)
- Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license according to the State of NC requirements
- Must be able to use a variety of office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers
- Must be able to communicate effectively
- Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, or exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
Desired Qualifications
- First Aid and CPR certifications
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) certification
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