EC Teacher - General Curriculum

6-8 EC Teacher - General Curriculum )

Alamance-Burlington Schools Western Alamance Middle School – Elon, North Carolina

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled

Posted:
May 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
Aug 14, 2026

Position Type:
Full-Time

POSITION TITLE: 6-8 Exceptional Children Teacher

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: Assigned school

SALARY: Teacher salary schedule plus local supplement

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Principal

SUPERVISES: Teacher Assistant, Students

WORK WEEK

SCHEDULE:

Monday – Friday

WORK HOURS: 40

NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR: 10

The EC Teacher plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings. The EC Teacher is responsible for creating a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction for students who are differently abled so that the students benefit from the general education curriculum to the greatest extent possible when supported with supplemental aides, accommodations, and other needed supports.

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 to meet their IEP goals. The EC Teacher is responsible for monitoring each student’s progress and for maintaining EC records in compliance with state and federal guidelines.

This position description applies to all EC areas with additional requirements added as necessary.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in an approved program in special education

• Considerable knowledge of the necessary principles and application of theory into practice for effective instruction and positive behavioral supports that are beneficial for implementation with all students with disabilities
• Considerable knowledge of ABSS curriculum and instructional strategies (general curriculum and adapted curriculum)
• Considerable knowledge of human behavior, development and skill performance
• Considerable knowledge of individual differences in ability, personality and interests
• Considerable knowledge of student learning and motivation techniques
• Considerable knowledge of the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
• Thorough knowledge of ABSS policies and effective instructional practices
• Ability to provide positive behavioral support to students in a group and in an individual setting
• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local mandates governing the determination of delivery of special education services
• Ability to complete observations, conduct IEP (Individual Education Plan) meetings and create relevant IEPs for each student
• Complete the initial eligibility and reevaluation process for each student
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school‑based staff, students, parents and community members

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in an approved program in special education
• Experience working with students with special needs
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Must possess valid NC certification in the area of Exceptional Children in one or more specialty areas, or be eligible to receive certification
• Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in an approved program in special education
• Three (3) to five (5) years of successful, highly qualified, experience teaching students with special needs
• Spanish Speaking

• Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment
• Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory‑and…