Special Education Teacher: Empower IEP-Driven Learning

Wake County Public School System; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County Public School System seeks a dedicated special education professional to coordinate and provide direct instructional programs for students with disabilities and their IEPs across the district. You will monitor programs, maintain confidentiality, and ensure compliance with laws and procedures while fostering a learning-focused environment.

Key duties include developing and implementing IEPs, collaborating with staff and families, and applying evidence-based strategies to support

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 education instruction

Curriculum standards knowledge

Policies for disabilities

Microsoft Office & Google Apps

Critical thinking

FERPA confidentiality

Team collaboration

Student motivation

Behavior management

Diverse learner support

Clear communication

Relationships with staff/parents

Education

Bachelor’s degree

NC EC License eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Google Apps

Job description

Wake County Public School System seeks a dedicated special education professional to coordinate and provide direct instructional programs for students with disabilities and their IEPs across the district. You will monitor programs, maintain confidentiality, and ensure compliance with laws and procedures while fostering a learning-focused environment.

Key duties include developing and implementing IEPs, collaborating with staff and families, and applying evidence-based strategies to support