High School Ecs​/Ocs Teacher

Job Description

Job Title:
High School ECS/OCS Teacher

Reports to:
Principal

FLSA Status:
Exempt

East Wake Academy fulfills its mission of maintaining a safe, challenging and creative learning environment. This environment strives to develop character and self-esteem while equipping students with the skills needed for a rigorous curriculum and to thrive in a college preparatory atmosphere producing academic excellence. We are dedicated to instilling the values of academic citizenship by creating relationships with parents, businesses and civic partners.

East Wake Academy is committed to building a strong foundation of learning while providing our students the competitive edge to win in tomorrow's world.

• Belief in the mission and vision of the school and a commitment to support East Wake Academy in reaching and maintaining our mission and vision.
• NC Exceptional Children certification.
• Ability to teach outside of a basal curriculum and to integrate and teach the Common Core and Core Knowledge Curriculum.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and to use data to drive instruction
• Strong organizational and critical thinking skills, perseverance, and flexibility in solving challenges.
• Demonstrate a passion for the education profession and supporting student achievement
• Evidence of effective teaching experience, especially in working with students with exceptionalities.

• Teaching students along the special education continuum. Teaching structure will be a combination of co-taught, small group, and one-on-one and could be "push in" or "pull out," depending on student needs.
• Planning and management for students that require more intense support.
• Case management of students with learning disabilities, which includes facilitating teacher and parent meetings, working with external service agencies, management of Individualized Education plans and related documentation, and overall student advocacy.
• Consultations for students identified but not receiving direct services and for students who are twice exceptional.
• Assessment of student needs and progress monitoring.
• Support teachers with differentiation strategies in the classroom.
• Promote the inclusive values and mission of the school within the department through a multidisciplinary team approach.
• Promote use of assistive/adaptive technologies.
• Keep up-to-date on curriculum developments and trends in the field of exceptional children.
• Commitment for professional growth through participation in professional learning communities and development opportunities.
• Actively engage parents in educational advocacy for their children.
• Engage in, develop programming for, and be willing to lead professional development offerings.

• Possess a work ethic and personal belief system that aligns with the mission and vision of East Wake Academy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to forge relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and community.
• Demonstrated organizational and technology skills.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems.
• Self-directed with the ability to work both autonomously and in teams.

• Office Position - Sedentary
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• Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
• Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full…