Empowering Special Education Teacher: IEP Leader

Wake County Public School System; Knightdale (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County Public School System seeks a dedicated special education teacher to coordinate and implement IEP-based instruction for students with disabilities. You will monitor programs, ensure confidentiality, and collaborate with staff, families, and community partners to support student success.

Responsibilities include developing and updating IEPs, deploying specially designed instructional strategies, assessing progress, and attending IEP meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university.
• Hold or be eligible for a North Carolina Professional Educator's License in an Exceptional Children's teaching area (not including licenses in Academically or Intellectually Gifted).
• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of NC requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develops IEPs for students with disabilities; implements the IEP; and uses diagnostic information obtained from tests and other assessment procedures to update IEPs, 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.
• Evaluates student's work and progress of assignments, address or adjust instruction to address any concerns or educational needs of the student and coordinate progress report grades and report card grades.
• 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 ed instruction

Curriculum standards

Policy knowledge

MS Office & Google Apps

Critical thinking

FERPA compliance

Team collaboration

Student motivation

Safety supervision

Diversity awareness

Clear communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

Job description

Wake County Public School System seeks a dedicated special education teacher to coordinate and implement IEP-based instruction for students with disabilities. You will monitor programs, ensure confidentiality, and collaborate with staff, families, and community partners to support student success.

Responsibilities include developing and updating IEPs, deploying specially designed instructional strategies, assessing progress, and attending IEP meetings.