Exceptional Children's Teacher

Teacher - Exceptional Children

Do you:

• have a passion for your content, the commitment to support student mastery of your content, and the critical thinking skills that will set our students up for success in college and beyond?
• believe that potential, not zip code, should determine a student's trajectory for their future?
• believe in the power of being a girl and that all students have the potential to graduate from high school, go to college, and succeed in life?
• possess the willingness to collaborate with your colleagues and our school families, doing “whatever it takes,” to make our vision for our students a reality?

At GLOW Academy of Wilmington we focus on a “whole girl” education. We foster leadership, confidence, family support, and a rigorous college‑preparatory program. We emphasize leadership development, early college and career awareness, health and wellness, and expanded opportunities in science, technology, math, and the arts to ensure every girl succeeds and continues to college.

Teachers are the heart of our instructional program. We seek an Exceptional Children’s Teacher who believes family and community partnerships are crucial and engages beyond the classroom to support student learning and success. This teacher is passionate about single‑gender education and our goal of closing the achievement gap for all our girls.

This position will teach students in the Future Ready Course of Study. Qualified candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in special education with a valid North Carolina teaching certificate. Alternatives may be considered by the principal.

Full-Time, 10‑Month (August‑May)

Teacher – Exceptional Children

Available August 3, 2026

Reports To Principal

• NC Teacher Certification in Special Education
• Demonstrated ability to teach the NC Future Ready Course of Study to students in grades 6‑12
• Ability to create a warm and inclusive classroom, implement positive behavior practices, and build strong relationships with students and families
• Knowledge of NC Future Ready Standard Course of Study and specific IEP goals
• Awareness of academic and social development issues for diverse students, including minority and socioeconomically disadvantaged girls from high‑needs neighborhoods/communities

• Provide individualized instruction while supporting students with disabilities, focusing on their needs and IEP goals, to foster a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Implement a program that meets each student’s needs while following GLOW and state guidelines to ensure progress toward graduation
• Create a learning environment conducive to learning based on student needs while ensuring fidelity to the IEP
• Use instructional methods that meet each student’s needs following IEP guidelines
• Adapt lessons and curriculum where appropriate for individual students
• Assess students and collect data to report on progress as outlined by the school and the IEP
• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs focusing on behavior, social, and emotional skills
• Plan appropriate lessons for teacher assistants and supervise these lessons, providing constructive feedback
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, parents, and students
• Co‑teach with general education teachers across various contents
• Maintain and improve professional competence through professional development, staff meetings, committee service, and non‑instructional duties as required by the principal

• NC Educators step pay scale, including local supplement (New Hanover County Schools)
• 10% for a related master’s degree
• 12% for current National Board Certification
• Additional hard‑to‑fill supplement of $2,000

• Health insurance through the State Health Plan of North Carolina
• Employer‑paid dental, long‑term disability, and life insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits available at the employee’s expense
• Industry‑leading 401(k) program with employer match
• Discounted childcare for employee dependents at Spark Academy
• Employee‑accrued paid sick, annual, and personal leave

• All new staff attend a formal orientation to learn about the school, expectations, and community integration
• New staff with a continuing license receive a “GLOW Guide,” a staff member who will support the transition to the school
• New staff with an initial license receive a Mentor as part of the Beginning Teacher Program

Please note:

Possession of a valid TB test issued by the local county board of health or recognized medical authority is required for employment.