EC Teacher - General Curriculum @ Belmont Middle

Stfrancis; Belmont (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Stfrancis is seeking a dedicated Special Education teacher to plan, organize, and deliver instruction to students with disabilities, aligned to IEPs and state standards. You will coordinate case management, communicate progress to families, and maintain records per regulations.

The role emphasizes adapting materials, monitoring safety, and collaborating with caregivers and school staff in a supportive NC educational setting.

Qualifications

• A minimum Bachelor's degree in Special Education from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure in Special Education/General Curriculum (88091).
• Knowledge of educational and exceptional children's laws, regulations, practices, and trends.
• Understanding of education curricula, instructional methodologies, cognitive development, and integration to promote student success.
• Knowledge of traits and characteristics of various disabilities.
• Ability to instruct and assess students based on the North Carolina Standard Course of Study/Common Core.
• Ability to monitor student safety, motivate students, maintain classroom order and discipline, and perform clerical duties.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and present instruction to students with disabilities.
• Develop and implement instructional plans aligned with curricula and students' IEPs.
• Develop, implement and update IEPs using assessment information.
• Provide direct special education instruction with varied teaching methods.
• Monitor student behavior and deescalate issues with documented strategies.
• Assist students with personal and self-help needs (e.g., eating, toileting).
• Communicate with parents through periodic progress reports.
• Serve as case coordinator for assigned students and consult with caregivers and staff.
• Maintain student records in compliance with regulations.
• Treat all students fairly and interact with staff and community.
• Follow a professional development plan and demonstrate growth.
• Use classroom equipment and perform related duties.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication with parents

Data collection & assessment

Problem-solving under stress

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

Licensure or eligibility for licensure (88091)

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning, organizing, and presenting instruction to students with disabilities to support their educational and social development and progress toward individual goals.
• Developing and implementing instructional plans aligned with school curricula and students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Developing, implementing, and updating IEPs using diagnostic information from assessments.
• Providing direct special education instruction and employing varied teaching methods, adapting or developing materials as needed.
• Monitoring student behavior, maintaining classroom discipline, deescalating inappropriate behaviors, teaching behavioral strategies, and restraining students when necessary with proper documentation.
• Assisting students with personal and self-help needs such as eating and toileting.
• Communicating with parents through periodic written progress reports.
• Serving as case coordinator for assigned students and consulting with caregivers, school support professionals, and parents.
• Maintaining student records in compliance with North Carolina and federal regulations.
• Treating all students fairly and interacting effectively with students, co-workers, parents, and the community.
• Following a professional development plan and demonstrating growth.
• Using various classroom equipment and tools, and performing related duties as required.

About You

The company is looking for candidates with:

• A minimum Bachelor's degree in Special Education from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure in Special Education/General Curriculum (88091).
• Knowledge of educational and exceptional children's laws, regulations, practices, and trends.
• Understanding of education curricula, instructional methodologies, cognitive development, and integration to promote student success.
• Knowledge of traits and characteristics of various disabilities.
• Ability to instruct and assess students based on the North Carolina Standard Course of Study/Common Core.
• Ability to monitor student safety, motivate students, maintain classroom order and discipline, and perform clerical duties.
• Skills in operating common office machines and maintaining files and records.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and establish effective working relationships.
• Capability to apply logical thinking to define problems, collect data, and draw conclusions.
• Adaptability to perform under stress and in emergency situations.
• Physical ability to use classroom tools and exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, consistent with medium/heavy work requirements.
• Auditory, visual, and physical skills necessary to manage students and ensure safety.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary according to the North Carolina Teacher's Salary Schedule.