Teacher (EC-Adaptive), East Lincoln Middle School

East Lincoln Middle (322); Iron Station (NC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

East Lincoln Middle School in Iron Station, NC is seeking a Teacher of Exceptional Children (Adaptive) for East Lincoln Middle School. The role is a 10-month, full-time position with benefits, reporting to the Principal, and requires NC EC licensure or eligibility with Praxis II for lateral entry.

The incumbent will plan and implement individualized instruction aligned with IEP goals, maintain records, and collaborate with families and school staff to support student progress in academic,

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for NC teaching license in EC/Adaptive Education.
• EC General Licensure or ELA or Math licensure required.
• Praxis II and a bachelor’s degree required for lateral entry.
• Candidate must be Highly Qualified in all academic areas.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and assess individual students and groups based on the NC Standard Course of Study.
• Develop lesson plans to support EC students’ academic, behavioral, and social goals per IEPs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of EC laws, rules, regulations, practices and trends.
• Demonstrate knowledge of curricula, instructional methods, technology, and cognitive development.
• Demonstrate knowledge of various disabilities and maintain accurate records.
• Compile records and reports for Special Education services in a timely manner.
• Record data on progress toward academic and behavioral goals in IEPs.
• Develop and implement the IEP in developmentally appropriate classroom settings.
• Be self-motivated, collaborative, and flexible; work with parents, students, staff.
• Perform heavy lifting as required and other duties as assigned.

Education

NC EC Licensure

ELA Licensure

Math Licensure

Praxis II

Bachelor's degree

Highly Qualified in Academic Areas

Job description

Teacher (EC-Adaptive), East Lincoln Middle School

Lincoln County Schools East Lincoln Middle (322) - Iron Station, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5967408

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Date: October 21, 2026

Position: Teacher of Exceptional Children

(Special Education: Adaptive)

Location: East Lincoln Middle School

Terms of Contract: 10 Months, full-time, benefit eligible

Reports To: Principal

Monthly Salary: Teacher State Salary Schedule (plus local supplement)

FLSA: EXEMPT

Qualifications/Requirements: Must hold or be eligible to hold a North Carolina teaching license in appropriate licensure area. EC General Licensure or English/ Language Arts Licensure or Math Content areas. Qualifying for a lateral entry license for Exceptional Children requires prior to employment, the Praxis II subject assessment and at least a bachelor’s degree.

Must be Highly Qualified in All Academic Areas.

Goal: To provide each special needs student with the individually tailored help, counsel, and learning experience he/she needs to make progress toward educational goals established with the student’s limitations in mind.

Duties:

• Instruct and assess individual students and groups based on the North Carolina Standard Course of Study
• Develop lesson plans to assist EC students appropriate academic, behavioral, and social skills in accordance with IEP goals
• Demonstrate knowledge of educational and exceptional children laws, rules, regulations, practices and trends
• Demonstrate knowledge of educational curricula, instructional methodology and techniques, technology, cognitive development of students and integration of these to promote student success
• Demonstrate knowledge of the traits and characteristics of various disabilities
• Extensive maintenance of accurate records on a timely basis
• Compile a variety of records, reports, and documentary forms for Special Education services on a timely basis
• Gather and record data on student progress toward academic and behavioral goals on the IEP on a timely basis
• Develop and implement the IEP in classroom settings that are compatible with the student's age and developmental level
• Must be self-motivated, self-directed, collaborative, and flexible
• Establish and maintain working relationships with parents, students, teachers, staff, and administrators
• Must be able to perform heavy work exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of forces frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to lift objects
• Other duties as assigned

Application Deadline: Position Open Until Filled

Position Available:October 21, 2026

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Special Education > General Special Education

Contact Information

• Windy Smart , Principal
• East Lincoln Middle (322)
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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