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What they do
A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$65,444 / year median in North Carolina
+4% projected growth
Job Description
- Develop classroom resources and a physical environment that support students and their learning
- Collaborate with other school teams to positively impact student experience
- Communicate with parents to support student achievement What We Offer We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid holidays and sick days
- 401 (k) plan with company match
- Tuition discounts for your children
- Professional development
- Education reimbursement and partnerships What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field; or completed CDA in Infant/Toddler; or completion of at least 30 hours of college credit with at least 6 hours in ECE, Child Development, or a related field, and 1 year of previous experience working in a licensed child care facility
- Ability to successfully pass a state and federal background check
- Compliance with all state education and licensing standards To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.