EC Resource/ Inclusion Teacher

Ray Childers Elementary School; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Ray Childers Elementary School in Hickory, NC is seeking an EC Resource/Inclusion Teacher to support K-5 students with inclusive practices and strong classroom management.

The ideal candidate holds a North Carolina teaching license, will develop engaging lessons, differentiate instruction, and collaborate with families, staff, and the principal to foster a positive school culture.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold or be eligible for a North Carolina Teaching license.
• Bachelor’s degree from an approved education program.
• Ability to perform essential functions with accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials, providing effective teaching strategies.
• Maintains effective classroom management and differentiates instruction.
• Evaluates student progress with multiple assessments.
• Communicates with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Upholds health, safety policies and school rules.

Skills

Inclusive Teaching

Classroom Management

NC Teaching License

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

Job description

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EC Resource/ Inclusion Teacher

Burke County Schools Ray Childers Elementary School - Hickory, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5976163
Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Nov 23, 2026

Job Description

Contact Information

• Karen Goins
• Burke County Public Schools
• Phone: [phone] / Email: [e-mail]

POSITION: EC Resource/ Inclusion Teacher

Job Details

• Date Posted: 10/29/2026
• Application Deadline: The position is posted until filled.
• Starting Date: 8/17/2026
• Job ID: 368333
• Location: Ray Childers Elementary
• Terms of Contract: Teacher Contract, 10 months, full-time, benefit-eligible
• Monthly Salary: State Salary Schedule for Teachers (plus local supplement)
• Reports To: Principal
• FLSA: EXEMPT
• Job Purpose:
• We are seeking a passionate, student-centered School Teacher to join our academic team. The ideal candidate will create an engaging learning environment that supports students’ intellectual, social, and emotional development in grades K-5. This role requires strong classroom management skills, subject matter expertise, and a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive school culture.
• Qualifications/Requirements:
• Candidates must hold or be eligible for a North Carolina Teaching license
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function proficiently. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Description and Duties

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials, providing effective teaching strategies.
• Maintains effective classroom management, recognizes and addresses learning and behavior issues. Understand and assess the developmental appropriateness of materials and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
• Evaluate student accomplishments regularly using multiple assessment methods; provide progress and interim reports for feedback.
• Communicates with parepromptlynner; maintains positive, constructive communication with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Protects students, materials, assets, and facilities by taking necessary and reasonable precautions.
• Upholds and enforces board policy, district goals, administrative procedures, es and school rules and regulations.
• Adheres to health and safety policies.
• Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time.
• Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory; Attends workshops, and PLCs as well as staff department, curricular development, and staff development sessions as required.
• Respects the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics and state and federal laws.
• Shares responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students in various areas of the school.
• Ability to perform non-instructional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Standard I: Teachers Demonstrate Leadership

• Teachers lead in their classrooms and the teaching profession.
• Teachers demonstrate leadership in the school.
• Teachers advocate for schools and students.
• Teachers demonstrate high ethical standards.

Standard II: Teachers Establish a Respectful Environment for a Diverse Population of Students

• Teachers provide an environment in which each child has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults; with an environment that is inviting, respectful, supportive, inclusive, and flexible.
• Teachers embrace diversity in the school community and in the world.
• Teachers treat students as individuals.
• Teachers adapt their teaching to benefit students with special needs.
• 5. Teachers work collaboratively with the families and significant adults in the lives of their students.

Standard III: Teachers Know the Content They Teach

• Teachers align their instruction with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.
• Teachers know the content appropriate to their teaching specialty.
• Teachers recognize the interconnectedness of content areas/disciplines.
• Teachers make instruction relevant to students.

Standard IV: Teachers Facilitate Learning for Their Students

• Teachers know how learning takes place and the appropriate levels of intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of their students.
• Teachers plan instruction appropriate for their students.
• Teachers use a variety of instructional methods.
• Teachers integrate and utilize technology in their instruction.
• Teachers help students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Teachers help students work in teams and develop leadership qualities.
• Teachers communicate effectively.
• Teachers use a variety of methods to assess what each student has learned.

Standard V: Teachers Reflect on Their Practice

• Teachers analyze student learning.
• Teachers link professional growth to their professional goals.
• Teachers function effectively in a complex, dynamic environment.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree from an approved education program in the subject area (Note: Vocational/Career and Technical areas have other requirements).
• Strong background and understanding of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study and Essential Standards.

Physical Requirements

• This work requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
• Work regularly requires speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle, or feel, and repetitive motions; frequently requires sitting and occasionally requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling, and lifting.
• Work has standard vision requirements.

• Vocal communication is the expression or exchange of ideas through the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment,pment and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g., a business office, light traffic). Special Requirements

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Special Education > Alternative Learning Environment

Special Education > Consulting Teacher

Special Education > General Special Education

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Karen Goins , Principal
• Ray Childers Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]