Special Education Teacher for IEP-Driven Instruction

Wake County Public School System; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wake County Public School System is seeking a dedicated educator to coordinate and provide direct instructional programs for students with disabilities, develop and implement IEPs, monitor progress, and ensure compliance with FERPA and all relevant laws.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and NC Professional Educator's License in Exceptional Children, plus strong collaboration, data-driven instruction, and the ability to work with diverse learners to support their growth.

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).

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

Instructional design for SPED

Curriculum alignment

FERPA & privacy compliance

MS Office & Google Apps

Data-driven instruction

collaboration in team

Student motivation

Behavior management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Apps

Job description

The Wake County Public School System is seeking a dedicated educator to coordinate and provide direct instructional programs for students with disabilities, develop and implement IEPs, monitor progress, and ensure compliance with FERPA and all relevant laws.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and NC Professional Educator's License in Exceptional Children, plus strong collaboration, data-driven instruction, and the ability to work with diverse learners to support their growth.