Special Education Teacher

Birch Agency; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Professional development opportunities

Recruiter support

Job summary

Birch Agency is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to support elementary students in Hickory, North Carolina, within a General Curriculum setting for grades 3–5. The caseload is about 32 students shared between two teachers, with duties including pull-out and resource instruction and potential push-in support, plus IEP development and progress monitoring.

You will collaborate with general education staff, families, and related service providers to foster an inclusive, compliant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field.
• Active North Carolina Special Education/General Curriculum license or eligibility to obtain.
• Experience with elementary students and inclusive settings.
• Experience with IEP development and progress monitoring.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs.
• Provide pull-out and resource instruction.
• Possibly deliver push-in support in general education classrooms.
• Differentiate instruction to meet student needs.
• Monitor progress and maintain documentation.
• Collaborate with general education teachers and staff.

Skills

IEP development

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration

Communication

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

Active NC Special Education/General Curriculum license

Job description

Special Education Teacher – General Curriculum

Location: Hickory, NC 28602

Schedule: Full-time, school-based

Employment Type: Contract

Pay Rate: Starting at $50/hour (dependent on experience)

Position Overview

Birch Agency is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Education Teacher to support elementary school students in Hickory, North Carolina.

This is a General Curriculum position serving students in an elementary school setting. The caseload consists of approximately 32 students shared between two Special Education Teachers. This position will primarily support students in grades 3–5, while the other teacher serves grades K–2.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable providing a combination of pull-out services, resource instruction, and potentially push-in support within general education classrooms.

Position Details

• Elementary school setting
• Grades 3–5
• Approximately 32 students shared between two teachers
• Teacher will primarily serve the 3rd–5th grade caseload
• General Curriculum position
• Combination of pull-out and resource services
• Potential opportunity to provide push-in support within general education classrooms
• Collaborative environment with general education and special education staff

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Provide specialized instruction through pull-out and resource services.
• Potentially provide push-in support within general education classrooms.
• Differentiate instruction and adapt curriculum to meet individual student needs.
• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to support student access to the curriculum.
• Participate in IEP meetings, team meetings, parent conferences, and professional development.
• Implement accommodations and modifications outlined in students' IEPs.
• Communicate effectively with families, administrators, and related service providers.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Maintain compliance with state, district, and federal special education requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Education, or a related field required/preferred based on licensure requirements.
• Active North Carolina Special Education/General Curriculum license required or eligibility to obtain.
• Experience working with elementary-aged students preferred.
• Experience providing resource, pull-out, or inclusion services preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IEP development, accommodations, differentiated instruction, and progress monitoring.
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students across multiple elementary grade levels.

Work Environment

• Elementary school setting in Hickory, NC.
• Primarily supporting students in grades 3–5.
• Combination of resource, pull-out, and potentially push-in services.
• Collaborative team environment with general education teachers, administrators, and related service providers.
• Student-centered environment focused on academic achievement, inclusion, and student growth.

Why Work with Birch Agency?

• Starting pay of $50/hour, dependent on experience
• Competitive weekly pay
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Professional development opportunities
• Ongoing recruiter support throughout your assignment