Teacher, EC General Curriculum

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The exceptional children teacher, under moderate supervision, performs intermediate level work with limited decision‑making discretion implementing effective teaching strategies aligned to the appropriate curriculum and accordance with the Individual Education Program (IEP) of each assigned student. Position develops lesson plans and delivers group and individual student instruction that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfil academic goals. Employee performs school‑based work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the principal.

Certified Schedule/Full‑time, 10 months

Principal

The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte‑Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte‑Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Collaborate with administration and other educators to create the most complete educational environment possible for EC students
• Follow established school procedures for crisis or emergency situations
• Administer and interpret individual educational testing
• Utilise data to ascertain progress towards academic and behavioural/emotional goals
• Establish clear objectives for all academic and pro‑social skills lessons, communicate these goals to students, and design instruction to support students
• Modify curriculum/instruction to meet the academic and behavioural/emotional needs of students as documented on IEPs
• Use appropriate techniques and strategies which promote and enhance critical, creative and evaluative thinking capabilities of students
• Observe and assess students’ performance, behaviour, social development, and physical health on a regular basis
• Develop, administer, and grade tests and assignments to assess student progress
• Collect data to document individual student progress on IEP goals
• Structure a proactive classroom setting suitable to manage the emotional/behavioural deficits of the students and appropriate for their maturity and interests
• Instruct students in positive behavioural skills which meet school behavioural expectations in all settings
• Design and implement environmental modifications and management procedures which proactively address student behavioural expectations across all settings
• Utilise functional behavioural assessment (FBA) and analysis to identify the function of inappropriate student behaviour
• Develop behavioural intervention plans (BIPs) and Individual Education Programs (IEPs) based upon the function of inappropriate behaviour, and /or manifestations. Design instructional strategies for appropriate replacement behaviour
• Utilise appropriate positive behaviour intervention strategies to de‑escalate student behavioural excesses
• Utilise principles of applied behavioural analysis to include data collection, prompt hierarchy, preference assessment and systematic instruction
• Meet with parent(s)/guardian(s) to discuss student progress and to determine priorities and resources needed. Respond to parent inquiries
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• Provide care and/or instruction in self‑help skills, i.e. toileting, dressing, feeding, positioning, etc. as needed
• Participate in professional development workshops, PLCs, and other meetings as required
• Create an inclusive environment with positive communication
• Performs related duties as assigned

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, standards, and expectations of curriculum in assigned area
• Comprehensive knowledge on how to utilise appropriate data and information to make instructional decisions for students
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of various learning styles, curriculum development and program evaluation, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis,…