EC Teacher

EC Teacher

Stokes County Schools – Sandy Ridge Elementary, Sandy Ridge, North Carolina. Open in Google Maps.

Job : 5661452

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 5, 2026

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $4,100 Per Month

Job Categories: Special Education >
General Special Education

Starting 8/5/26 for the 26-27 school year

10 month

Full time with benefits

STOKES COUNTY SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN’S TEACHER

Under general supervision, provides special education services to students identified as disabled in accordance with state and federal regulations. Work involves developing and implementing the Individual Education Program in classroom settings that are compatible with the student’s age and developmental level.

The EC teacher is responsible for developing lesson plans, adapting materials, and designing activities to assist EC students develop appropriate academic, behavioral, and social skills and to meet their IEP goals.

The teacher is responsible for monitoring student’s progress and for maintaining EC records in compliance with state and federal guidelines. Reports to principal.

Develops and implements an instructional plan which is compatible with the school and systemwide curricular goals and the students’ Individual Education Program.

Is responsible for the development of Individual Education Programs (IEP) for students with disabilities; implements the IEP; and uses diagnostic information obtained from tests and other assessment procedures to update IEPs as needed.

Provides direct special education instruction to identified students.

Employs a variety of teaching methods to meet student needs. Implementation of these methods may require the adaptation or development of materials.

Monitors student behavior; maintains discipline in the classroom; deescalates inappropriate behaviors; teaches students appropriate behavioral strategies; restrains students when necessary; records and reports restrains.

Assists disabled students 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.

Communicates with parents regarding their children’s educational progress via periodic written progress reports.

Acts as a case coordinator for assigned students; consults with community caregivers, 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.

Treats all students in a fair and equitable manner, interacts effectively with students, co-workers, parents, and community.

Follows a plan for professional development and demonstrates evidence of growth.

Performs other related work as required.

Degree in special education, and certification in at least one area of disability as a teacher by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

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. Due to the amount of time spent standing and/or walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for Light Work.

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.

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