Exceptional Children Teacher (Comp Skills)

Hudson Elementary School; Hudson (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Elementary School in Hudson, North Carolina is seeking an Exceptional Children Teacher to provide special education services under state and federal regulations, develop and implement IEPs in classroom settings, and design activities to help EC students meet their goals.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and North Carolina licensure; duties include developing instructional plans, applying diverse teaching methods, monitoring progress, maintaining records, and collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and NC licensure required.
• Experience with IEP development and implementation.
• Ability to adapt instruction for students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements IEPs aligned with goals and district procedures.
• Provides direct special education instruction to identified students.
• Monitors student progress and maintains EC records in compliance with regulations.
• Adapts materials and designs activities to meet individual needs.
• Collaborates with parents, caregivers, and support staff to support student growth.
• Maintains accurate student records per state guidelines.

Skills

IEP Development

Behavior Management

Individualized Instruction

Collaboration with Parents

Case Coordination

Documentation & Compliance

Special Education Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

NC Licensure

Job description

Exceptional Children Teacher (Comp Skills)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5918762
Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

EC Teacher

Summary

Under general supervision, provides special education services to students identified as disabled in accordance with state and federal regulations. Work involves developing and implementing the Individual Education Program in classroom settings that are compatible with the student’s age and developmental level. The EC teacher is responsible for developing lesson plans, adapting materials and designing activities to assist EC students to develop appropriate academic, behavioral, and social skills and to meet their IEP goals. The teacher is responsible for monitoring students' progress and for maintaining EC records in compliance with state and federal guidelines. Reports to the principal.

Required education, training, and experience

Bachelor’s degree and licensed by the state of North Carolina

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Develops and implements an instructional plan which is compatible with the school and system-wide curricular goals and the student's Individual Education Program.
• Is responsible for the development of Individual Education Programs (IEP) for students with disabilities; implements the IEP, and uses diagnostic information obtained from tests and other assessment procedures to update IEPs as needed.
• Provides direct special education instruction to identified students.
• Employs a variety of teaching methods to meet student needs. Implementation of these methods may require the adaptation or development of materials.
• Monitors student behavior; maintains discipline in the classroom; deescalates inappropriate behaviors; teaches students appropriate behavioral strategies; restrains students when necessary; records and reports restrains.
• Assists disabled students with their personal and self-help needs, such as eating, toileting, and other essential tasks that the students are not able to perform by themselves.
• Communicates with parents regarding their children’s educational progress via periodic written progress reports.
• Acts as a case coordinator for assigned students; consults with community caregivers, school support professionals, and parents to better understand and meet student needs.
• Maintains student records in accordance with North Carolina’s Procedures Governing Programs and Services for Children with Disabilities, andcomplies with state and federal education statutes.
• Treats all students in a fair and equitable manner, interacts effectively with students, co-workers, parents, and community.
• Follows a plan for professional development and demonstrates evidence of growth.

Physical Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including computers, copiers, etc.
• Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally; and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Work environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations. There may be changing priorities and interruptions during the workday.
• Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or composite characteristics of data, people, or things.
• Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions, assignments, or directions to subordinates or assistants.
• Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, forms, articles, proposals, contracts, etc. Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, reports, forms, evaluations, policies, etc. using prescribed formats.
• Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form.
• Requires the ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical or professional languages including medical, legal, and counseling terminology.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.

Position Type: Full-Time

Special Education > General Special Education

Special Education > Learning Disabled

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Monica Martin , Principal
• Hudson Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]