Empowering Special Education Teacher

Wake County Public School System; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County Public School System in Raleigh, NC seeks a dedicated Special Education teacher to coordinate and provide direct instructional programs for students with IEPs, ensuring compliance with laws and confidentiality.

You will develop and implement IEPs, monitor progress, collaborate with staff and families, and employ a range of strategies to meet diverse learner needs in a supportive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college/university.
• Hold NC Professional Educator's License in an Exceptional Children's teaching area.

Responsibilities

• Develops IEPs for students with disabilities and updates them as needed.
• Implements instructional strategies and progress monitoring tools to provide specially designed instruction.
• Assists students in completing the curriculum tasks and to complete IEP goals.
• Employs a variety of teaching methods, strategies, accommodations and modifications to meet student needs; implements these methods and adapts and/or develops materials.
• Monitors student behavior; maintains discipline in the classroom; deescalates inappropriate behaviors; teaches students appropriate behavioral strategies.
• Attends student's IEP meetings and serves as a collaborative team member.
• Stays abreast of trends, research, and best practices for instruction by attending professional development events, utilizing social media, and communicating with other professionals within and outside the district.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Skills

Special education knowledge

Curriculum standards

Policy knowledge

MS Office

Google Apps

Critical thinking

FERPA confidentiality

Team collaboration

Student motivation

Behavior management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Google Apps

Job description

Wake County Public School System in Raleigh, NC seeks a dedicated Special Education teacher to coordinate and provide direct instructional programs for students with IEPs, ensuring compliance with laws and confidentiality.

You will develop and implement IEPs, monitor progress, collaborate with staff and families, and employ a range of strategies to meet diverse learner needs in a supportive classroom environment.