Position Number: 002017

　　Department: College of Education (Col)

　　Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time

　　Months Per Year: 10

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

　　The primary purpose of the Special Education Teacher is to support students, classroom teachers, parents, and administration in developing and implementing a continuum of services to meet student needs, as well as comply with local, state, and federal regulations regarding identified students at Niner University Elementary in Charlotte, North Carolina.

　　Be knowledgeable of local, state, and federal regulations and laws about exceptional children

　　Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by state and federal law, school policy and procedures, and administrative regulation

　　Instruct, collaborate and communicate with a diverse group of students, colleagues, and parents

　　Be knowledgeable of and effectively use appropriate evidence-based academic and behavioral interventions

　　Be knowledgeable of and effectively employ methodology for finding and adopting new interventions appropriate to students’ specific strengths and needs

　　Develop an Individualized Education Program ( IEP ) for students with disabilities using diagnostic information obtained from tests and other assessment procedures

　　Administer and interpret individual educational testing using various testing materials

　　Use data to ascertain progress toward academic and behavioral/emotional goals

　　Implement an instructional plan that is aligned with the demonstrated strengths and weaknesses of the student based on assessment data

　　Update the IEP as needed and in compliance with state and federal law, and with school policy and procedures

　　Employ a variety of teaching methods to meet student needs, adapting or developing materials as needed

　　Utilize functional behavioral assessment ( FBA ) and analysis to identify the function of inappropriate student behavior

　　Develop behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and IEP goals and objectives based upon the function of the inappropriate behavior, and/or manifestations, and design instructional strategies for appropriate replacement behavior

　　Structure a proactive classroom setting suitable to manage the emotional/behavioral deficits of the students and appropriate for their maturity and interests

　　Communicate with parents regarding their children’s educational progress via periodic written progress reports

　　Act as a case coordinator for assigned students; consult with community caregivers, school support professionals, and parents to better understand and meet student needs

　　Assist students with their personal and self-help needs, such as eating, toileting, and other essential tasks, as needed

　　Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops as required by the position

　　Follow a plan for professional development and demonstrate evidence of growth

　　Perform any other duties as assigned by the Administration

　　Minimum Experience / Education:

　　Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education or a related discipline.

　　Three years experience as a special education teacher in an elementary setting

　　Preferred Education Skills and Experience:

　　A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Special Education is preferred.

　　Evidence of skill working with at-risk student populations

　　Demonstrated leadership in EC compliance