Adaptive EC Teacher - Empower Exceptional Learners

Lincolnton High (332); Lincolnton (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincolnton High School in Lincolnton, NC is seeking a Teacher of Exceptional Children (Adaptive) for a full-time, 10-month position starting September 16, 2026. Reports to the Principal and offers a state salary schedule with a local supplement.

The role involves planning and delivering instruction to EC students, aligning with IEP goals, and collaborating with parents, students, and staff to drive progress in academic, behavioral, and social skills.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible to hold a North Carolina teaching license in the appropriate licensure area.
• EC General Licensure or English/ Language Arts Licensure or Math Content areas.
• Qualifying for a lateral entry license for Exceptional Children requires prior to employment, the Praxis II subject assessment and at least a bachelor’s degree.
• Must be Highly Qualified in All Academic Areas.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and assess individual students and groups based on the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.
• Develop lesson plans to assist EC students appropriate academic, behavioral, and social skills in accordance with IEP goals.
• Demonstrate knowledge of educational and exceptional children laws, rules, regulations, practices and trends.
• Demonstrate knowledge of educational curricula, instructional methodology and techniques, technology, cognitive development of students and integration of these to promote student success.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the traits and characteristics of various disabilities.
• Extensive maintenance of accurate records on a timely basis.
• Compile a variety of records, reports, and documentary forms for Special Education services on a timely basis.
• Gather and record data on student progress toward academic and behavioral goals on the IEP on a timely basis.
• Develop and implement the IEP in classroom settings that are compatible with the student's age and developmental level.
• Must be self-motivated, self-directed, collaborative, and flexible
• Establish and maintain working relationships with parents, students, teachers, staff, and administrators
• Must be able to perform heavy work exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of forces frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to lift objects
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Self-motivated

Self-directed

Collaborative

Flexible

Education

Bachelor's degree

Praxis II requirement

Job description

Lincolnton High School in Lincolnton, NC is seeking a Teacher of Exceptional Children (Adaptive) for a full-time, 10-month position starting September 16, 2026. Reports to the Principal and offers a state salary schedule with a local supplement.

The role involves planning and delivering instruction to EC students, aligning with IEP goals, and collaborating with parents, students, and staff to drive progress in academic, behavioral, and social skills.