EC Teacher - Middle School

McDowell County Schools West McDowell Middle School - Marion, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

• Comply with district, state, and federal policies and procedures, meeting all required timelines.
• Develop and implement an instructional plan that aligns with school and system‑wide curricular goals and the students’ Individual Education Programs (IEPs).
• Provide support to general education classroom teachers when appropriate.
• Develop, implement, and update Individual Education Programs for students with disabilities, using diagnostic information from assessments.
• Plan and implement non‑academic instruction in areas such as social skills, career development, post‑secondary transition planning, and community‑based instruction.
• Deliver direct special education instruction to identified students in resource or co‑teaching settings.
• Document and share student progress on goals, accommodations, service time, and discipline/suspensions; collect and analyze data to monitor progress.
• Use a variety of teaching methods to meet student needs, adapting or developing materials as necessary.
• Monitor student behavior, maintain classroom discipline, deescalate inappropriate behaviors, and teach appropriate behavioral strategies.
• Apply CPI training and behavioral function knowledge to prevent and safely intervene in behaviors, including restraint when part of a written plan.
• Communicate with parents about their children’s educational progress through periodic written progress reports.
• Act as a case coordinator for assigned students, consulting with community caregivers, school support professionals, and parents to meet student needs.
• Maintain student records in accordance with North Carolina’s Procedures Governing Programs and Services for Children with Disabilities, and comply with state and federal statutes.
• Participate in building‑level and special education meetings as directed by administrators.
• Treat all students fairly and equitably; interact effectively with students, coworkers, parents, and the community.
• Follow a professional development plan and demonstrate evidence of growth.
• Maintain basic files and records.
• Understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by work assignments.
• Perform other related work as required.
• Coordinate and direct the activities of the Instructional Assistant, if applicable.

• Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must qualify or be eligible to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator's License.
• Strong background in North Carolina Standard Course of Study/Common Core and Essential Standards.
• Proper NC certification preferred.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.