EC Teacher/Coordinator
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UNC Charlotte
Part-Time
Closes on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Job Description
- Be knowledgeable of local, state, and federal regulations and laws about exceptional children
- Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by state and federal law, school policy and procedures, and administrative regulation
- Instruct, collaborate and communicate with a diverse group of students, colleagues, and parents
- Be knowledgeable of and effectively use appropriate evidence-based academic and behavioral interventions
- Be knowledgeable of and effectively employ methodology for finding and adopting new interventions appropriate to students’ specific strengths and needs
- Develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for students with disabilities using diagnostic information obtained from tests and other assessment procedures
- Administer and interpret individual educational testing using various testing materials
- Use data to ascertain progress toward academic and behavioral/emotional goals
- Implement an instructional plan that is aligned with the demonstrated strengths and weaknesses of the student based on assessment data
- Update the IEP as needed and in compliance with state and federal law, and with school policy and procedures
- Employ a variety of teaching methods to meet student needs, adapting or developing materials as needed
- Utilize functional behavioral assessment (FBA) and analysis to identify the function of inappropriate student behavior
- Develop behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and IEP goals and objectives based upon the function of the inappropriate behavior, and/or manifestations, and design instructional strategies for appropriate replacement behavior
- Structure a proactive classroom setting suitable to manage the emotional/behavioral deficits of the students and appropriate for their maturity and interests
- Communicate with parents regarding their children’s educational progress via periodic written progress reports
- Act as a case coordinator for assigned students; consult with community caregivers, school support professionals, and parents to better understand and meet student needs
- Assist students with their personal and self-help needs, such as eating, toileting, and other essential tasks, as needed
- Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops as required by the position
- Follow a plan for professional development and demonstrate evidence of growth
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Administration