EC Teacher/Coordinator

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UNC Charlotte

Part-Time
Closes on Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Job Description

The primary purpose of the Special Education Teacher is to support students, classroom teachers, parents, and administration in developing and implementing a continuum of services to meet student needs, as well as comply with local, state, and federal regulations regarding identified students at Niner University Elementary in Charlotte, North Carolina.

  • 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
UNC Charlotte
EC Teacher/Coordinator - 121574