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Teacher EC- Self-Contained (K-5), Iron Station
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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
Teacher EC
- Self-Contained (K-5), Iron Station
Lincoln County Schools
Iron Station Elementary (328) - Iron Station, North Carolina This job is also posted in Lincoln County Schools
- NC, and North Carolina School Jobs
Job Details
Job ID:
5551560
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Re-Posted:
Sep 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Date:
September 9, 2026
Position:
Teacher of Exceptional Children /
Special Education:
Extended Content Curriculum, Self-Contained
Location:
Iron Station Elementary
Terms of Contract:
10 months, full-time, benefit eligible
FLSA:
EXEMPT
Reports To:
Principal
Monthly Salary:
Teacher State Salary Schedule (plus local supplement)
Qualifications/Requirements:
Applicants must hold or be eligible to hold a North Carolina teaching license in appropriate licensure area. Adaptive Licensure Preferred.
Goal:
To provide each special needs student with the individually tailored help, counsel, and learning experience he/she needs to make progress toward educational goals established with the student's limitations in mind.
Duties:
Demonstrate knowledge of educational and exceptional children laws, rules, regulations, practices and trends in accordance with district, state, and federal regulations
Demonstrate knowledge of educational curricula, instructional methodology and techniques, technology, cognitive development of students and integration of these to promote student success of various disabilities
Maintain accurate and timely student records in accordance with the North Carolina Policies Governing Programs and Services for Children with Disabilities
Gather and record data on student progress toward academic and behavioral goals on the IEP on a timely basis
Develop and implement the IEP in classroom settings that are compatible with the student's age and developmental level
Develop lesson plans, adapting and modifying materials, collect and maintain documented evidence of student's progress through oral and written progress reports
Design activities to assist students with varied disabilities in the development of appropriate academic, functional, behavioral, and social skills to meet their IEP goals and objectives
Utilize formal and informal diagnostic assessment information to document student needs and services, as appropriate
Assist students with personal and self-help needs such as eating, toileting, and other essential tasks that the student is not able to perform
Collaborate and coordinate services with the General Education Teacher of the student
Treat all students in a fair and equitable manner; interact and communicate effectively with students, co-workers, staff, administrators, parents, and the community
Must be self-motivated, self-directed, collaborative, and flexible
Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district, and in self-selected professional growth activities and demonstrate evidence of growth
Must be able to perform heavy work exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of forces frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to lift objects
Other duties as assigned
Application Deadline:
Position open until filled
Position Available:
September 9, 2026
Application Process:
All candidates are required to complete an on-line application via Applicant Tracking. Please visit the Lincoln County Schools website (www.lincoln.k12.nc.us), select
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES, and
APPLICANT TRACKING
to begin the process. Questions should be addressed to the contact person below.
Anna Gilbert, Principal
agilbert2@lincoln.k12.nc.us
Iron Station Elementary School
4207 Highway 27 E
Iron Station, NC 28080
Phone:
704-736-4292
Fax:
704-735-8336
EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
EMPLOYER
DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON BASIS OF
AGE,
HANDICAP, NATIONAL
ORIGIN, RACE, RELIGION, OR SEX
Position Type:
Full-Time
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