Special Education Teacher: IEP & Inclusion Advocate

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

Job summary

Wake County Public School System is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to coordinate instructional programs for students with disabilities and manage IEPs. The role requires implementing specialized instruction, monitoring progress, and collaborating closely with families and staff to ensure student success.

The position emphasizes maintaining confidentiality, applying FERPA regulations, and participating in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university.

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; 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

IEP development

Behavior management

Communication skills

Office & Google Apps

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Confidentiality (FERPA)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Google Apps

Job description

Wake County Public School System is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to coordinate instructional programs for students with disabilities and manage IEPs. The role requires implementing specialized instruction, monitoring progress, and collaborating closely with families and staff to ensure student success.

The position emphasizes maintaining confidentiality, applying FERPA regulations, and participating in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in