Exceptional Children - OCS Teacher

Occupational Course Of Study Teacher

Reports to:

Designated Principal

Terms of Employment:
Full Time (10 Months)

Salary: NC State Salary Schedule

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Exempt

Qualifications:

• Must have Bachelor's Degree
• Must hold or have the ability to obtain North Carolina Teacher Licensure OR
• Must meet the qualifications for Residency Teacher Licensure
• Must hold or have the ability to obtain EC Certification
• Must have knowledge of curriculum
• Must have knowledge of referral and placement procedures

Supervises:
Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant

Essential Job Functions:

• Develops and implements an instructional plan which is compatible with the school and system wide curricular goals and the students' Individual Education Program.
• Is responsible for the development of Individual Education Programs (IEP) for students with disabilities; implements the IEP; and uses diagnostic information obtained from tests, other assessment procedures and progress monitoring tools 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.
• Creates Classroom Management Plans
• Monitors student behavior; monitors behavior goals on IEP and progress on BIP; utilizes daily behavior intervention logs; maintains discipline in the classroom; deescalates inappropriate behaviors; teaches students appropriate behavioral strategies; restrains students when necessary; records and reports restrains.
• Provides daily social skills instruction; provides opportunities for students to practice their newly acquired skills
• 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.
• Monitors academic and attendance performance
• Communicates with parents regarding their children's educational progress via periodic written progress reports
• Acts as a case coordinator for assigned students; collaborates with community care- givers, 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
• Performs all other duties as assigned