Exceptional Children's (EC) Teachers Needed - Lower School and Middle School
Pine Lake Preparatory, an A+ rated Charter school in Mooresville, NC, is currently seeking two Exceptional Children’s (EC) Teachers – one for the Lower School and one for the Middle School - for the 2018-2019 school year. The EC Teacher should be motivated, flexible, and have the ability to work in diverse teams, as well as with students with a variety of educational needs. The EC Teacher will work in both an inclusion and resource setting. Responsibilities include but not limited to:
· Create a safe and welcoming classroom climate and a community based on respect
· Supervise students in all situations, ensuring emotional and physical safety
· Follow all state and federal policies and procedures for the provision of Exceptional Children’s services (including referral, eligibility and services)
· Develop and implement an Individual Educational Program(IEP) for each assigned child
· Schedule IEP meetings in a timely manner with the parents and IEP team members
· Complete all paperwork assigned in a timely manner and following federal timelines as required
· Attend all meetings for assigned students and new referrals to caseload
· Collect student data to measure and report progress
· Collaborate with general education staff to ensure the implementation of IEPs in the general education classroom, monitor student progress, and plan for classroom accommodations/modifications and resource lessons
· Work with general education teachers, team leaders, associates, behavioral specialists, and parents to address student behavior and develop interventions as needed
· Inform EC Director of any concerns, issues or potential issues with EC
· Attend faculty, team and leadership meetings
· Perform non-instructional duties to maintain the safety of students
· Maintain current license and pursue professional development opportunities
The candidate will be required to uphold standards set by the NC Department of Public Instruction. Desirable applicants will hold a minimum of a Bachelor degree, demonstrate passing score on PRAXIS exam, and hold a current NC teaching license in EC K-12. Please submit cover letter and resume when applying.