EC Exceptional Children Teacher - Data-Driven Collaborative

Randolph Middle; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is seeking an End of Year Teacher, EC General Curriculum for the 26-27 school year in Charlotte, NC. The role involves implementing IEP-aligned instruction and developing lesson plans to meet academic goals.

Under supervision, the teacher will collaborate with administrators and educators, administer tests, analyze data, and adapt curriculum to support EC students in a 10-month schedule. A valid NC teaching license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required.
• Masters degree in education preferred.
• Valid, or renewing, NC Teaching license in assigned area required.
• Equivalent combination of experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with administration and other educators to create the most complete educational environment possible for EC students.
• Follow established school procedures for crisis or emergency situations.
• Administer and interpret individual educational testing.
• Utilize data to ascertain progress towards academic and behavioral/emotional goals.
• Establish clear objectives for all academic and pro-social skills lessons, communicate these goals to students, and design instruction to support students.
• Modify curriculum/instruction to meet the academic and behavioral/emotional needs of students as documented on IEPs.
• Use appropriate techniques and strategies which promote and enhance critical, creative and evaluative thinking capabilities of students.
• Observe and assess students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health on a regular basis.
• Develop, administer, and grade tests and assignments to assess student progress.
• Collect data to document individual student progress on IEP goals.
• Structure a proactive classroom setting suitable to manage the emotional/behavioral deficits of the students and appropriate for their maturity and interests.
• Instruct students in positive behavioral skills which meet school behavioral expectations in all settings.
• Design and implement environmental modifications and management procedures which proactively address student behavioral expectations across all settings.
• Utilize functional behavioral assessment (FBA) and analysis to identify the function of inappropriate student behavior.
• Develop behavioral intervention plans (BIPs) and Individual Education Programs (IEPs) based upon the function of inappropriate behavior, and /or manifestations. Design instructional strategies for appropriate replacement behavior.
• Utilize appropriate positive behavior intervention strategies to de-escalate student behavioral excesses.
• Utilize principles of applied behavioral analysis to include data collection, prompt hierarchy, preference assessment and systematic instruction.
• Meet with parent(s)/guardian(s) to discuss student progress and to determine priorities and resources needed. Respond to parent inquiries.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Provide care and/or instruction in self-help skills, i.e. toileting, dressing, feeding, positioning, etc. as needed
• Participate in professional development workshops, PLCs, and other meetings as required
• Create an inclusive environment with positive communication
• Performs related duties as assigned

Skills

IEP implementation

Data-driven instruction

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration

Behavior management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

NC Teaching license (required)

Job description

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is seeking an End of Year Teacher, EC General Curriculum for the 26-27 school year in Charlotte, NC. The role involves implementing IEP-aligned instruction and developing lesson plans to meet academic goals.

Under supervision, the teacher will collaborate with administrators and educators, administer tests, analyze data, and adapt curriculum to support EC students in a 10-month schedule. A valid NC teaching license is required.