Exceptional Children (EC) Teacher

EXCEPTIONAL CHILDRENS TEACHER (EC)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under general supervision provides special education services to students identified as disabled in accordance with state and federal regulations. Work involves developing and implementing the Individual Education Program in classroom settings that are compatible with the students age and developmental level. The EC teacher is responsible for developing lesson plans adapting materials and designing activities to assist EC students develop appropriate academic behavioral and social skills and to meet their IEP goals. The teacher is responsible for monitoring students progress and for maintaining EC records in compliance with state and federal guidelines. Reports to principal/CEO/Site EC Administrator.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Develops and implements an instructional plan which is compatible with the school and system-wide curricular goals and the students Individual Education Program.

Is responsible for the development of Individual Education Programs (IEP) for students with disabilities; implements the IEP; and uses diagnostic information obtained from tests and other assessment procedures to update IEPs as needed.

Provides direct special education instruction to identified students by

Employs a variety of teaching methods to meet student needs. Implementation of these methods may require the adaptation or development of materials.

Monitors student behavior; maintains discipline in the classroom; deescalates inappropriate behaviors; teaches students appropriate behavioral strategies; restrains students when necessary; records and reports restrains.

Assists disabled students with their personal and self-help needs such as eating toileting and other essential tasks that the students are not able to perform by themselves.

Communicates with parents regarding their childrens educational progress via periodic written progress reports.

Acts as a case coordinator for assigned students; consults with community caregivers school support professionals and parents to better understand and meet student needs.

Maintains student records in accordance with North Carolinas Procedures Governing Programs and Services for Children with Disabilities; and complies with state and federal education statutes.

Treats all students in a fair and equitable manner interacts effectively with students co-workers parents and community.

Follows a plan for professional development and demonstrates evidence of growth.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs other related work as required.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Degree in special education and certification in at least one area of disability as a teacher by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students particularly when student is participating in an inclusive activity.

Ability to motivate students.

Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment.

Ability to perform general clerical duties.

Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom environment.

Ability to work in ECATS and Infinite Campus.

Ability to successfully write and implement IEP goals.

Ability to communicate with general education teachers and parents about the students goals.

Ability to maintain basic files and records.

Ability to follow school policies procedures and deadlines for completing Interim Reports information for Report Cards and meeting all federal and state guidelines.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitates by work assignments.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Required Experience:

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