Teacher: Exceptional Children (EC)

The Roger Bacon Academy, an education management organization that manages multiple award-winning public charter schools in southeastern North Carolina, including Classical Charter Schools of Leland, located in Leland, NC, is accepting applications for Exceptional Children Teachers.

This position is potentially eligible for an additional Teacher Supplement in addition to the base pay. Teachers are paid based on the North Carolina State Salary Scale for Bachelor's Degrees.

Purpose:

The Exceptional Children Teacher provides special education services to students identified as having a disability in accordance with state and federal regulations. Work involves developing and implementing the Individual Education Plan 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 to develop appropriate academic, behavioral, and social skills, as well as meeting their IEP goals.

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

• Develop and implement instructional plans that are compatible with the school-wide curricular goals and the students’ Individual Education Plan.
• Is responsible for the development of Individual Education Plan (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; if certified, restrain 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 manager 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.

The position of Exceptional Children Teacher reports to the Headmaster or their designee. This position is a 10-month position that follows the school academic calendar.

The Exceptional Education Teacher will have the following experience and attributes:

• A Bachelor’s degree in education is required with valid teaching certificate from North Carolina in the area for which candidate is applying. Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Must be able to operate a variety of equipment and classroom tools including computers, copiers, etc. Must be able to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally, and /or negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
• Data Conception:
  Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
• Interpersonal Communication:
  Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey exchange information. Includes receiving instructions, assignments or…