Special Education Teacher — IEP & Student Growth Advocate

Wake County Public School System; Wake Forest (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County Public School System is seeking a Special Education Teacher to coordinate and deliver direct instructional programs for students with disabilities, implementing IEPs and monitoring progress within the district's program.

The successful candidate will maintain FERPA compliance, collaborate with staff and parents, and employ diverse instructional strategies to support varied learning needs in a classroom setting.

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

IEP knowledge

Curriculum knowledge

Policy knowledge

MS Office

Google Apps

FERPA compliance

Team collaboration

Student motivation

Behavior support

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Apps

Job description

Wake County Public School System is seeking a Special Education Teacher to coordinate and deliver direct instructional programs for students with disabilities, implementing IEPs and monitoring progress within the district's program.

The successful candidate will maintain FERPA compliance, collaborate with staff and parents, and employ diverse instructional strategies to support varied learning needs in a classroom setting.