Special Education Teacher — IEP & Student Growth

Wake County Public School System; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County Public School System seeks a dedicated educator to coordinate and provide direct instructional programs for students with disabilities and their IEPs. The role requires implementing specially designed instruction, monitoring progress, and maintaining FERPA compliance while fostering a safe, collaborative learning environment.

The ideal candidate will develop and update IEPs, work with teams to adapt materials, and engage families and staff in ongoing professional growth within the

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.

Responsibilities

• Develops IEPs for students with disabilities; implements the IEP and updates it as needed.
• Implements instructional strategies and progress monitoring tools to provide specially designed instruction.
• Assists students in completing curriculum tasks and IEP goals.
• Uses varied teaching methods, accommodations, and modifications to meet student needs.
• Monitors student behavior and maintains classroom discipline; deescalates behaviors.
• Evaluates student work and coordinates progress/report grades.
• Attends IEP meetings as a collaborative team member.
• Stays current with trends and best practices through professional development.

Skills

Instructional practices

Curriculum standards

FERPA compliance

Team collaboration

Student motivation

Communication skills

Student safety monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Google Apps

Job description

Wake County Public School System seeks a dedicated educator to coordinate and provide direct instructional programs for students with disabilities and their IEPs. The role requires implementing specially designed instruction, monitoring progress, and maintaining FERPA compliance while fostering a safe, collaborative learning environment.

The ideal candidate will develop and update IEPs, work with teams to adapt materials, and engage families and staff in ongoing professional growth within the