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Special Education Teacher

Pay: $50–$55/hr

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Lexington, NC (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 day ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/15/2026

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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

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Job Description

Special Education Teacher Care Career Lexington, NC Job Details Full-time $50 - $55 an hour 3 days ago Qualifications Teaching students with emotional and behavioral disorders Teacher collaboration Adapted learning materials for special education Teaching Certification Behavioral support plan implementation Professional Educator License Special education record keeping Teaching Full Job Description Special Education Teacher (SPED) —

Adapted Curriculum Employment Type:

Full-Time |

Standard School Hours Setting:

Public Separate School (Students with Disabilities) Position Overview We are seeking a licensed Special Education Teacher to provide targeted instructional and behavioral support to students requiring an adapted curriculum within a separate school environment. This role serves a specialized student population and centers on individualized instruction, behavioral support, and adapted curriculum delivery. Core Responsibilities Deliver targeted, individualized instruction aligned to an adapted curriculum Provide behavioral and instructional support to students with complex, low-incidence needs Develop, implement, and monitor IEP goals Adapt lesson plans, materials, and instructional strategies to individual student needs Collaborate with support staff, related-service providers, and families Maintain documentation in compliance with district and state requirements Requirements Active state teaching license with an Adapted Curriculum endorsement — strict requirement, no exceptions Experience teaching in a separate school or specialized setting preferred Demonstrated ability to deliver instruction and behavioral support to students with complex needs Strong collaboration and documentation skills Compensation & Schedule Full-time, standard school-year schedule Competitive compensation commensurate with experience