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.
Exceptional Children Teacher•General Curriculum
Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools
Northside Elementary School•Elizabeth City, North Carolina This job is also posted in Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools
Job Details
Job ID:
5860450
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Today
Starting Date:
Aug 11, 2026
Job Description
Job Description of the Teacher•Exceptional Children•General Curriculum
Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools Reports to: Principal
Supervises:
May coordinate and direct the activities of teacher assistants.
Purpose:
To plan, organize and present instruction and instructional environments that help Students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational And social development.
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 student's 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 student's progress and for maintaining EC records in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Management of Instructional Time:
Has materials, supplies, and equipment for each lesson ready at the start of the lesson or instructional activity
Gets the class started quickly
Gets students on task quickly at the beginning of each lesson
Maintains a high level of student time-on-task
Management of Student Behavior:
Has established rules, procedures and routines for administrative manners, student participation and talk during different types of activities, student movement during instructional and non-instructional activities.
Frequently monitors student behavior and stops inappropriate behavior promptly and consistently, while maintaining the dignity of the student.
Instructional Presentation
Follows the instructional framework provided by the District
Instructional Monitoring of Student Performance
Provides Instructional Feedback
Facilitating Instruction:
Has an instructional plan compatible with the school and system-wide curricular goals; Uses diagnostic information to develop and revise objectives and/or tasks;
Maintains accurate records to document student performance
Interacts with the students, co-workers, parents, and community in a fair and equitable manner
Carries out non-instructional duties as assigned
Adheres to all established laws, policies, rules and regulations
Follows a plan for professional development and demonstrates evidence of growth
Knowledge and Skills:
Ability to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, spend time standing and walking and other physical requirements consistent with light duty.
Ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently.
Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.
Training and Experience:
Degree in education or a related field that will qualify for licensure as a teacher by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction in the area required.
Salary:
State Salary Schedule plus local supplement
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 assigned to this job/position.
• In compliance with Federal law, Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age and disability.
