Special Education Teacher: IEP & Inclusion Champion

Wake County Public School System; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County Public School System is seeking a dedicated educator to coordinate and provide direct instructional programs for students with disabilities, focusing on IEP development and implementation. The role emphasizes monitoring, confidentiality, and adherence to FERPA, state, and federal guidelines within a collaborative school setting.

The Ideal candidate holds a NC Professional Educator’s License in Exceptional Children’s teaching and a Bachelor’s degree, with strong skills in curriculum

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of instructional practices for specially designed instruction.
• Extensive knowledge of general curriculum standards and age-appropriate developmental expectations.
• Considerable knowledge of state and federal policies overseeing services for students with disabilities.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Apps.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to protect FERPA information and privacy laws.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team.
• Ability to motivate students.
• Ability to monitor student safety and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Develops IEPs for students and updates them as needed.
• Implements instructional strategies and progress monitoring tools.
• Assists students in completing curriculum tasks and to complete IEP goals.
• Employs a variety of teaching methods and materials to meet student needs.
• Monitors student behavior and maintains classroom discipline.
• Evaluates student work and coordinates progress report grades.
• Attends IEP meetings as a collaborative team member.
• Stays abreast of trends and best practices through professional development and collaboration.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Skills

IEP development

Special education knowledge

Curriculum standards

FERPA compliance

Team collaboration

Student motivation

Safety supervision

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Google Apps

Job description

Wake County Public School System is seeking a dedicated educator to coordinate and provide direct instructional programs for students with disabilities, focusing on IEP development and implementation. The role emphasizes monitoring, confidentiality, and adherence to FERPA, state, and federal guidelines within a collaborative school setting.

The Ideal candidate holds a NC Professional Educator’s License in Exceptional Children’s teaching and a Bachelor’s degree, with strong skills in curriculum