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Job Description
Description Summary Under direction, the purpose of this position is to provide effective instruction which demonstrates adequate knowledge and experience working with/teaching children with special needs in a public-school environment and shows evidence of careful planning and adherence to professional standards as well as course descriptions, program and course competencies and requirements. Knowledge & Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Prepares and follows course outline/plans, gathers materials before class, prepared and ready to begin class on time. Develops a comprehensive instructional sequence for each class. Engages students in learning and the instructional strategies used to help students gain better insight into the subject matter Utilize quality teaching practices by engaging consistently with the students to monitor understanding and foster learning. Creates and implements a physical and interpersonal classroom environment that is respectful and supportive of student learning and various ability levels. Demonstrates extensive content knowledge and engages the learner in construction of learning within the discipline and subject matter being taught. Observes students, prepares and grades tests, assignments, class projects and grade reports in a timely manner. Observation of students in their own classroom setting to provide coaching and support in teaching practice to meet teacher licensure standards. Maintains a variety of records and reports including up to date test files and curricular plans. Maintains course and student data for reporting to Dept. of Public Instruction and NC Community College system office required for Educator Preparation Programs (EPPs) Submits college reports, including but not limited to attendance, grades and distance learning reports each semester and accreditation data reports as requested by the required deadlines. Reflect on teaching strategies used and student success in courses as stated by course and program learning outcomes. Remains current with education trends and policies. Participate in annual program advisory committee and/or provides program evaluation as required. Serves as a resource and support to students. Ability to reflect on teaching practices and receive annual course and teaching practice feedback from supervisor. Attends and participates in college related functions as able such as, but not limited to orientations, program meetings, staff development activities, relevant workshops, graduation ceremony. Ability to function in group settings with a diverse group of adults, primarily students and to collaborate closely with fellow colleagues. Ability to exercise confidentiality, honesty, and consistent and sound judgments regarding the care of children, families, colleagues and adult college students.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Minimum & Preferred Qualifications Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education Minimum :
Master's degree in Special Education, Education, or Child Development with a minimum of 18 master level special education focused semester credits. NC Teacher licensure certification in Special Education.
Education Preferred :
Master's degree or higher in Special Education with a minimum of 18 master level special education focused semester credits and coursework in Community College Teaching/Adult Education and quality online teaching practices. Master teacher certification is a plus.
Experience Minimum :
Two (2) or more years of previous experience teaching children with special needs in a public-school classroom with ability to demonstrate using diagnostic information obtained from tests and other assessment procedures to develop and revise objectives and/or tasks; maintain accurate records to document student performance; develop an instructional plan that matches/aligns objectives, used available human and material resources to support the instructional program.
Experience Preferred :
Five (5) or more years of previous experience as a teacher of children with special needs with ability to demonstrate using diagnostic information obtained from tests and other assessment procedures to develop and revise objectives and/or tasks; maintain accurate records to document student performance; develop an instructional plan that matches/aligns objectives, used available human and material resources to support the instructional program. A minimum of 1 year experience in teaching/training/mentoring of teachers of children with special needs, and one (1) year teaching in higher education. Master teacher certified. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Must provide an unofficial graduate level transcripts and copy of teaching license to be considered for the position. Once hired an official transcript will be required. Additional Information Language Skills Able to utilize a variety of descriptive data and information, such as course textbooks, course syllabi, accreditation data, professional resources, college policies and employee handbook, field legislation, rules and regulations. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, and other employees of the organization. Ability to utilize a wide variety of data such as Federal and NC laws governing schools, Department of Public Instruction guidelines, Title 1 regulations, professional teaching guidelines, etc. Quality oral and written communication skills for modeling for children as well as communicating with outside agencies, students and families. Preferred bi-lingual (English & Spanish) Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate decimals and percentages. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, teaching pedagogy and leadership. Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity required of situations involving the direction, implementation and planning of the classroom environment and activities and use a variety of behavior guidance strategies. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to problem resolution. Computer Skills Working knowledge of Microsoft Products as used in an educational environment Ability to utilize course management systems such as Blackboard, Moodle and Canvas. Ability to research on the internet and attaching documents Ability to operate children's technology including electronic educational tools. Ability to operate additional office equipment such as fax, copier, and printer. Physical Demands Ability speak and hear (with or without assistive devices) Ability to be mobile including standing for potentially long periods of time, walking, kneeling, crouching, stoop, reaching, crawling, getting up and down from the floor level, etc. Ability to lift/move up to 35 pounds This position can be physically active and demanding and requires proper balance and fitness. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. Employee must be able to obtain physician approval for physical and mental health upon employment and thereafter as needed or required. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Typical work environment includes inclusive adult classrooms and local school classroom settings. Field trips and other external excursions may be required on alternative on-campus or off-campus locations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
