Certified Exceptional Children Teacher

Type Temporary Assignment

Practice Area Education Services

Unlimited Instruction has more than 30 years of experience partnering with K-12 schools and districts to provide high-quality educational services that improve student outcomes and support school success. Unlimited Instruction is seeking a Certified Exceptional Children (EC) Teacher to support students with diverse learning, behavioral, and social-emotional needs at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy. The ideal candidate is passionate about creating inclusive learning environments, implementing individualized instruction, and helping students achieve academic and personal success.

School Partner: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy, a K-12 alternative school within Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) serving students through individualized support, relationship-centered practices, and specialized behavioral and academic programming. The school serves grades K-12 and emphasizes student wellness, engagement, and positive behavior supports.

This role requires a collaborative educator who can effectively partner with general education teachers, related service providers, families, and school leadership to ensure students receive high-quality special education services aligned with North Carolina standards and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

• Develop and implement standards-based instruction aligned with student IEP goals.
• Design and deliver differentiated lessons that address a variety of learning styles and abilities.
• Monitor student progress, collect data, and maintain accurate special education documentation.
• Create, review, and implement IEPs in compliance with federal, state, and district regulations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including school psychologists, counselors, speech-language pathologists, and administrators.
• Implement positive behavior intervention strategies and support plans.
• Foster a safe, supportive, and inclusive classroom environment that promotes student growth and independence.
• Maintain regular communication with families regarding student progress and educational needs.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and school improvement initiatives.
• Utilize technology and evidence-based instructional practices to enhance student learning.

The successful candidate will:

• Believe that every student can learn and grow.
• Demonstrate patience, empathy, and resilience.
• Build positive relationships with students and families.
• Be committed to equity, inclusion, and student-centered decision-making.
• Thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven educational environment.

Work Conditions:

Duties are primarily performed within a school setting. Physical requirements include frequent standing, sitting, walking, and lifting. The role often requires getting up and down from the floor or low seating, assisting students with mobility, and occasionally running or moving quickly to ensure student safety. Additional physical tasks may include helping students with transfers, positioning, toileting, or use of adaptive equipment, as well as supporting students during physical activities or transitions between classrooms.

Some assignments are subject to strict deadlines, especially when adapting and delivering programs to meet the needs of diverse student groups. The position involves regular interaction with students and parents who may be experiencing heightened emotional states. Employees are expected to use de-escalation techniques, maintain a calm and supportive demeanor, and implement behavior intervention strategies as needed to ensure a safe and positive environment.

Students may exhibit behavioral challenges, including verbal outbursts or physical behaviors such as hitting, kicking, biting, eloping, or throwing objects. Employees must be prepared to respond appropriately to these situations, following established safety protocols and behavior management plans. Employees may be required to provide both emergency and non-emergency health-related services to students, including basic first aid, assisting with prescribed medical procedures, or responding to health emergencies according to school protocols.

Required

• Valid North Carolina Exceptional Children Teaching License.
• Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Exceptional Children, or a related field.
• Knowledge of IDEA, special education compliance requirements, and IEP development.
• Strong classroom management and behavior support skills.
• Excellent communication,…