EC Self-Contained Teacher

Applitrack; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne County Public Schools at Meadow Lane Elementary is seeking an EC Self-Contained Teacher. A Bachelor’s degree in Education with a valid North Carolina teaching certificate is required.

The position is ten months with salary based on the state salary scale. Responsibilities include planning and delivering instruction tailored to students with special needs, maintaining an orderly classroom, assessing progress, and collaborating with staff and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education and valid teaching certificate in North Carolina.
• Ten-month employment / FLSA Exempt.
• Salary based on state salary scale.

Responsibilities

• Plan a program of study that meets individual needs and aligns with school, district and state guidelines.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
• Guide learning toward curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for lessons and units.
• Employ effective instructional methods and materials to meet stated objectives.
• Assess student progress regularly and provide required progress reports.
• Counsel with colleagues, students and parents on a regular basis.
• Assist administration in implementing policies and maintaining classroom order and appropriate behavior.
• Plan and supervise assignments for teacher assistants and evaluate their performance.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in committees and school initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Content knowledge

Relationship building

Classroom management

Student safety

Confidentiality

Physical ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Position Type: Exceptional Children/ EC Self-Contained Teacher
• Date Posted: 10/2/2026
• Location: Meadow Lane Elementary

EC Self-Contained Teacher

Wayne County Public Schools

Job Description

TITLE:EC Self-Contained Teacher
QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in education with valid teaching certificate in North Carolina.
REPORTS TO:Principal
JOB GOAL:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow all rules, policies and procedures, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to school issues.
• Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students and is compatible with the school, district and state guidelines.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like tocommunicate these objectives to students.
• Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Counsel with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behaviorand procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher assistants and evaluate their job performance.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence. Participate in the development and support of the broad school vision.
• Attend staff meetings, serves on staff committees and carries out non instructional duties as required or assigned.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required by the Principal.

Terms of Employment:

• Ten-month employment/FLSA Exempt

Starting Salary and/or Grade:

• Salary based on state salary scale

Evaluation:

• Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board, local and state policy on evaluation of teachers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to communicate well with school personnel, students, and parents.
• Demonstrate functional knowledge of computers and all aspects of the Microsoft Office Professional software programs.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and accomplish specific tasks as requested.
• Demonstrate strong content knowledge.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignment.
• Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom.
• Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students.
• Comply with confidentiality requirements in local, state and federal policies and statutes.
• Physical ability (able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally) and dexterity to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally) and dexterity to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job
• As necessary prolonged and irregular hours of duty and weekend work and availability for work related communication
• Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force to move objects; classification consistent with light work.

DISCLAIMER:

• The statements of the job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this category. The description does not contain an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills and other requirements necessary of employees to perform in this position.