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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
- Support EC case managers at varied sites with required documents (Referral, Eligibility, Annual Review, etc.), schedule, and facilitate IEP meetings.
- Act as a case manager for assigned students, consult with EC teachers, school support professionals, parents, and community agencies to provide the understanding and meet student needs at varied sites.
- Develop IEPs for students with disabilities utilizing diagnostic information obtained from evaluations and other assessment procedures.
- Assist with data collection and Progress Monitoring support.
- Draft documents for IEP meetings; finalize documents to ensure compliance after meetings.
- Adapt and/or develop materials required to meet student needs.
- Assist in the development and implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
- Adhere to confidentiality requirements.
- Communicate with parents regarding the educational progress and EC programming.
- Facilitate communication with EC teachers, psychologists, related service providers, regular education teachers, and school administration.
- Interact and treat all students, parents, coworkers, and community agency personnel in a fair and equitable manner.
- Use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers, calculators, pencils, scissors, and equipment for children with special needs, etc. Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
- Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of federal and state laws governing programs and services for exceptional children.
- Knowledge of technology to operate a computer to generate psychological reports and data.
- Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, teachers, students, and administrators.
- Ability to organize time efficiently and to be self-motivated in scheduling assigned work.
- Ability to move from school to school to address student needs.
- Ability to use sound judgment in approaching and working with sensitive and difficult situations.
- Ability to work with colleagues and families in a professional manner. Physical Requirements
- Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
- Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
- Must possess the visual acuity to prepare data, work with records processes, and do extensive reading and research.
- Must be able to physically transport and/or carry psychological materials and laptop computers from one workspace to another, in all types of weather. Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum Bachelor's degree in Special Education from a Regionally Accredited College or University.
- Must be licensed in Special Education or eligible for licensure.