ECS Teacher (grades 6-12)

Pine Lake Preparatory is currently seeking an ECS Exceptional Childrens (EC) Teacher for grades 6-12 for the 2026-2027 school year. The EC Teacher should be motivated flexible and have the ability to work in diverse teams as well as with students with moderate to severe educational needs. The EC Teacher will work in a school based resource environment as well as off-campus in the community facilitating job experiences.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Create a safe and welcoming classroom climate and a community based on respect
• Supervise students in all situations on-campus and off-campus ensuring emotional and physical safety
• Follow all state and federal policies and procedures for the provision of Exceptional Childrens 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 community partners related service providers to ensure the implementation of IEPs. Monitor student progress and plan for classroom accommodations/modifications resource lessons- both academic and life skill based monitor/support/supplement VPS lessons and prepare the student for post HS transitions.
• Work with general education teachers team leaders associates behavioral specialists community partners 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 and current NC teaching license in Exceptional Children K-12.

Pine Lake Prep offers a competitive salary and benefits package an exceptional work environment and plentiful teacher development opportunities. Children of full-time staff members get preferential enrollment status with the school. At Pine Lake Prep we take special pride in our unique way of teaching and learning. We provide top technology for teachers and promote teamwork and collaboration among staff and students.

Required Experience:

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