EC Teacher - General Curriculum @ Forestview High Collegiate Prep Academy

HTU; Gastonia (NC); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

HTU in Gastonia, NC, is seeking a dedicated Special Education teacher to join our school-based team. You will provide services to students with disabilities, develop IEPs, and tailor lessons to meet individual goals.

The role requires implementing varied instructional methods, monitoring behavior, and maintaining accurate records. Strong communication with families and coordination with care teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education from a regionally accredited college.
• Licensure in Special Education/General Curriculum or eligibility for licensure.
• Knowledge of laws/regulations for educational and exceptional children.
• Understanding of disabilities’ traits and characteristics.
• Ability to instruct and assess students per NC Standard Course of Study.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Capacity to work under stress and during emergencies.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide special education services to students identified as disabled under State and Federal regulations.
• Develop and implement IEPs compatible with students’ age and developmental levels.
• Create lesson plans, adapt materials, and design activities to help students meet IEP goals.
• Deliver direct special education instruction using varied teaching methods and adapt materials as needed.
• Monitor student behavior, maintain classroom discipline, deescalate inappropriate behaviors, and document incidents.
• Assist students with personal and self-help needs such as eating and toileting.
• Communicate with parents through periodic written progress reports.
• Act as case coordinator for assigned students, consulting with caregivers and parents.
• Maintain student records in compliance with NC and Federal guidelines.
• Use classroom tools and equipment including computers, copiers, calculators, and special needs equipment.
• Follow a professional development plan and demonstrate growth.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

Adaptability

Knowledge of standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

Tools

Computers

Copiers

Calculators

Special needs equipment

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Provide special education services to students identified as disabled under State and Federal regulations.
• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) compatible with students’ age and developmental levels.
• Create lesson plans, adapt materials, and design activities to help students develop academic, behavioral, and social skills to meet IEP goals.
• Deliver direct special education instruction using varied teaching methods and adapt materials as needed.
• Monitor student behavior, maintain classroom discipline, deescalate inappropriate behaviors, teach behavioral strategies, and restrain students when necessary, documenting such incidents.
• Assist students with personal and self-help needs such as eating and toileting.
• Communicate with parents through periodic written progress reports.
• Act as case coordinator for assigned students, consulting with caregivers, school support professionals, and parents.
• Maintain student records in compliance with North Carolina and Federal guidelines.
• Use classroom tools and equipment including computers, copiers, calculators, and special needs equipment.
• Follow a professional development plan and demonstrate growth.
• Perform other related duties as required.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Licensure in Special Education/General Curriculum (88091) or eligibility for licensure.
• Knowledge of educational and exceptional children’s laws, regulations, curricula, instructional methods, and cognitive development.
• Understanding of traits and characteristics of various disabilities.
• Ability to instruct and assess students based on North Carolina Standard Course of Study/Common Core.
• Skills to monitor student safety, motivate students, maintain classroom order, and perform clerical duties.
• Ability to operate office machines and maintain files and records.
• Strong communication skills to follow oral and written instructions and establish effective working relationships.
• Capacity to apply logical thinking to solve problems and interpret technical instructions.
• Adaptability to perform under stress and handle emergency situations.
• Physical ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and manage classroom safety.

Compensation & Benefits

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