EC Teacher - General Curriculum @ Pinewood Elementary Performing Arts Academy

HTU; Mount Holly (NC); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

HTU in Mount Holly, NC is seeking a dedicated Special Education teacher to deliver individualized instruction under state and federal regulations. You will develop and implement IEPs, adapt materials, and monitor student progress to meet goals.

The role requires collaboration with families and professionals to ensure student success. Responsibilities include class management, safety, and data-driven instruction aligned with the North Carolina standards, with regular progress reporting to parents

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education from a regionally accredited college.
• Licensure in Special Education/General Curriculum (88091) or eligibility for licensure.
• Knowledge of educational laws, regulations, curricula and cognitive development.
• Ability to instruct and assess students based on NC standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide special education services to students identified as disabled under state and federal regulations.
• Develop and implement IEPs aligned with students’ ages and developmental levels.
• Create lesson plans and adapt materials to meet IEP goals.
• Monitor student progress and maintain records per guidelines.
• Plan and deliver instruction using diverse methods tailored to needs.
• Develop and update IEPs using assessment data.
• Provide direct instruction and support for personal and self-help needs.
• Maintain classroom discipline and record restraints when necessary.
• Communicate progress to parents through periodic reports.
• Act as case coordinator, consulting with caregivers and school staff.
• Utilize classroom tools and equipment appropriately.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Special Education knowledge

Classroom management

Communication skills

Instructional assessment

Safety management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education

Licensure in Special Education/General Curriculum (88091)

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.
• Monitor student progress and maintain records in compliance with State and Federal guidelines.
• Plan, organize, and present instruction using various teaching methods tailored to student needs.
• Develop and update IEPs using diagnostic information from assessments.
• Provide direct special education instruction and assist students with personal and self-help needs.
• Maintain classroom discipline, deescalate inappropriate behaviors, teach behavioral strategies, and record restraints when necessary.
• Communicate with parents through periodic written progress reports.
• Act as case coordinator, consulting with caregivers, school professionals, and parents to meet student needs.
• Use classroom tools and equipment such as computers, copiers, and special needs equipment.
• 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 maintain safety, motivate students, and manage classroom order and discipline.
• Ability to perform clerical duties, operate office machines, maintain records, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Strong communication skills to convey information and establish effective working relationships.
• Capacity to apply logical thinking to solve problems and handle emergency situations.
• Physical ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and manage classroom activities safely.

Compensation & Benefits

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