2026-2027 Exceptional Children Self-Contained Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Raeford (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking an Exceptional Children Self-Contained Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year in Raeford, North Carolina. This full-time position requires the ability to obtain North Carolina Teacher Licensure and EC Certification, with responsibilities including the development of Individual Education Programs (IEP) and direct special education instruction.

The ideal candidate will be committed to supporting students with disabilities, ensuring their academic and personal needs are met. Interested applicants should contact Deidre Gales at West Hoke Middle School.

Qualifications

• Must hold or have the ability to obtain North Carolina Teacher Licensure.
• Must hold or have the ability to obtain EC Certification.
• Knowledge of curriculum and referral procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement instructional plans compatible with school goals.
• Responsible for developing IEPs for students with disabilities.
• Provide daily social skills instruction and assist students with personal needs.

Skills

North Carolina Teacher Licensure

EC Certification

Knowledge of curriculum

Knowledge of referral and placement procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Job description

2026-2027 Exceptional Children Self-Contained Teacher

Hoke County Schools West Hoke Middle School - Raeford, North Carolina

Job Details

Job ID: 5789208

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Job Description

Qualifications:

• Must hold or have the ability to obtain North Carolina Teacher Licensure or 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 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.
• Facilitates, develops and monitors FBA as needed.
• 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 caregivers, 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; 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.

Physical and Cognitive Requirements

The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to the Exceptional Children Teacher job classification within the Exceptional Children Program of Hoke County Schools. Work in this classification is considered medium physical work requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 30 pounds of force frequently and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Must be able to:

• Walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, kneel, crouch, keep requiring repetitive motions.
• Use visual acuity in preparing and analyzing written or computer data.
• Visually inspect small defects and/or small parts.
• Operate a variety of machines, motor vehicles, hand, and job specific equipment and tools.
• Determine the accuracy and thoroughness of work.
• Observe general surroundings and activities.
• Communicate by spoken word to express or exchange ideas and convey detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Safely work in situations of exposure to blood borne pathogens which may require specialized personal protective equipment.
• Communicate effectively and efficiently, both orally and in writing.
• Establish positive relationships with students.
• Deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
• Perform under stress, deal with persons acting under stress and adapt when confronted with emergency situations.
• Work with both children and adults with disabilities.
• Talk and hear: Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; Hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear.
• Lift students of various weights independently and with shared responsibility.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Middle Grades

Contact Information

• Deidre Gales, Principal
• West Hoke Middle School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

EEO Statement

Hoke County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.