EC Teacher - General Curriculum

Exceptional Children Teacher

The EC Teacher plans and provides for 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 such 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 and 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 perceptual- motor skills, language, cognition and memory

Instruct students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning and to meet students' varying needs and interests

Teach socially acceptable behavior, as determined by the students' individualized education plans (IEPs) by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral support system

Modify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies

Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate

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