EC Teacher - Adaptive Curriculum (2026-2027)

Young World Physical Education; Reidsville (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education seeks an EC Teacher for the 2026‑2027 school year at Rockingham County Schools in Reidsville, North Carolina. The role requires a B.A./B.S. degree in teaching, specialized skills in special education, and a valid North Carolina teaching license. Responsibilities include planning instruction, assessing student progress, and coordinating individualized education plans. Candidates must demonstrate capacity to motivate students and maintain an effective classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in education or related area qualifying for licensure as a teacher.
• Current teaching license in Special Education with Adaptive Curriculum required.
• Must not be on the NCDPI list of teachers no longer qualified to teach.

Responsibilities

• Plan and present instruction tailored to students' needs.
• Evaluate and assess student progress against instructional objectives.
• Coordinate delivery of special education services in each student’s IEP.

Skills

Ability to motivate students

Knowledge of special education principles

Classroom management skills

Education

B.A./B.S. degree in teaching

Current North Carolina teaching license in Special Education with Adaptive Curriculum

Tools

Classroom tools

Job description

EC Teacher – Adaptive Curriculum (2026‑2027)

Rockingham County Schools – Rockingham County High – Reidsville, North Carolina

Job Details

Job ID: 5707575

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 12, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 11, 2026

Job Description

#378287

Reports To: Principal

Supervises: May coordinate and direct the activities of teacher assistants.

Purpose: To plan, organize and present instruction and instructional environments that help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development.

The Licensed Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives; follows State and Federal mandated due process procedures and functions as IEP Case Manager to assigned students.

Duties and Responsibilities

Major Functions

• Management of Instructional Time: The teacher has materials, supplies, and equipment for each lesson ready at the start of the lesson or instructional activity; gets the class started quickly; gets students on task quickly at the beginning of each lesson; maintains a high level of student time-on-task.
• Management of Student Behavior: The teacher has established a set of rules and procedures that govern the handling of routine administrative matters; establishes rules and procedures that govern student verbal participation and talk during different types of activities; governs student movement in the classroom; frequently monitors behavior during whole‑class, small group, and seat work activities and during transitions; stops inappropriate behavior promptly and consistently while maintaining the dignity of the student.
• Instructional Presentation: The teacher begins the lesson with a review of previous materials; introduces the lesson and specific learning objectives; speaks fluently and precisely; presents the lesson using concepts and language understandable to the students; provides relevant examples and demonstrations; assigns tasks with a high rate of success; asks appropriate questions; conducts the lesson at a brisk pace, slowing when necessary; makes transitions efficiently and smoothly; summarizes the main points.
• Instructional Monitoring of Student Performance: The teacher maintains clear, firm, and reasonable work standards and due dates; circulates during classwork to check all students’ performance; routinely uses oral, written, and other products to check progress; poses questions clearly, one at a time.
• Instructional Feedback: The teacher provides feedback on the correctness or incorrectness of in‑class work to encourage growth; gives prompt feedback on assigned out‑of‑class work; affirms correct oral responses and provides sustaining feedback after incorrect or no response.
• Facilitating Instruction: The teacher has an instructional plan compatible with school and system‑wide curricular goals; uses diagnostic information from tests and assessments to develop and revise objectives; maintains accurate records; aligns objectives, learning strategies, assessment, and student needs at the appropriate level of difficulty; uses available resources to support the program.
• Interacting Within the Educational Environment: The teacher treats all students fairly and equitably; interacts effectively with students, co‑workers, parents, and the community.
• Performing Non‑Instructional Duties: The teacher carries out non‑instructional duties as assigned; adheres to established laws, policies, rules, and regulations; follows a plan for professional development and demonstrates evidence of growth.

Essential Functions of the job may include but are not limited to:

• Provides research‑based specialized instruction to address the goals and objectives in each student’s IEP.
• Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
• Employs various teaching techniques, methods, and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals.
• Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include present levels of performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and related services.
• Schedules team meetings and works cooperatively with child study team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies.
• Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student’s IEP.
• Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis in individualized instruction using appropriate sources including electronic learning interfaces.
• Serves as primary contact for the parent.
• Initiates special education evaluations and reevaluations.
• Provides direction, supervision, and evaluation of educational assistants as directed.
• Complies with all state/federal rules and regulations.
• Completes all district and state reporting requirements.

Other functions of the job include but are not limited to:

• Establishes and maintains student control and discipline in the classroom, school premises, or during school activities.
• Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation, and mutual respect consistent with district policies and procedures.
• Collaborates and consults with educational professionals and community service providers regarding the needs of students.
• Provides consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptations, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans, and other similar interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
• Performs other comparable duties of a similar nature as assigned.

Additional Job Functions:

Performs other related work as required.

Minimum Training and Experience:

Degree in education or a related area that qualifies for licensure as a teacher by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Must not be on the NCDPI list of teachers no longer qualified to teach and must not be currently engaged in a certification revocation hearing process.

Qualifications Required:

• Minimum B.A./B.S. degree in teaching from an accredited institution in the appropriate special education area, or B.A./B.S. degree in a related field that meets NC requirements for enrollment in a program leading to special education licensure.
• Current North Carolina teaching license in Special Education with Adaptive Curriculum.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of special education and the specialty area.

Minimum Qualifications or Standards Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:

Physical Requirements: Must be able to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools … (text omitted for brevity).

Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge characteristics … (text omitted).

Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people … (text omitted).

Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence … (text omitted).

Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking … (text omitted).

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information … (text omitted).

Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas … (text omitted).

Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape.

Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using office equipment.

Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as office equipment and hand tools.

Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.

Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.

Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and hear and to communicate via the telephone.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well‑being of students, particularly when a student is participating in an inclusive activity.
• Ability to motivate students.
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment; ability to perform general clerical duties.
• Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom; ability to operate common office machines.
• Ability to maintain basic files and records.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

Position Type: Full‑Time

Job Requirements:

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