Teacher: Exceptional Children (EC)

Job Description – Fulfillment of Mission

The Roger Bacon Academy is an education management organization that manages multiple award-winning public charter schools in southeastern North Carolina including Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville, located in Whiteville, NC.  Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville serves students in grades K - 8.  We are accepting applications for Exceptional Children Teachers. 

This position is potentially eligible for an additional Teacher Supplement in addition to the base pay.  Our Teachers are paid based on the North Carolina State Salary Scale for Bachelor's Degrees. 

Our researched-based Direct Instruction curriculum begins with reading by phonics and writing with attention to penmanship, spelling, grammar, and style. Mathematics, science, music, and art also receive emphasis in the basics with examples and techniques from time-honored classical sources. The children gain a solid base of knowledge well-grounded in the intellectual, aesthetic, and moral traditions of western civilization.

We have an overarching mission to provide the finest educational foundation for the children of our community. We expect our employees to come to work prepared with the tools to teach and a desire to never stop seeking to improve themselves as individuals and as valued members of our family. We also expect our employees to have an unwavering commitment to make a difference, to seek to understand the children within our reach, and a compassionate heart to never give up helping a child reach his or her potential.

We believe every child can learn when properly taught. Our school’s Direct Instruction teaching method provides high behavioral and academic standards for students, as well as specific methods and support staff for managing behavior and ensuring academic success. As a result, you will have the rewarding opportunity to witness and create amazing student transformations. “Every kid needs a champion” and we believe you are just the right person to inspire the children at our schools!

Job Priorities

This Mission is furthered in accordance with the priorities observed in all aspects of school life:  Safety, Character, and Scholarship and an unfailing adherence to the School Pledge.

Exceptional Children Teacher – Job Responsibilities

Purpose:

The Exceptional Children Teacher provides special education services to students identified as having a disability in accordance with state and federal regulations. Work involves developing and implementing the Individual Education Plan 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 to develop appropriate academic, behavioral, and social skills, as well as meeting 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:

• Develop and implement instructional plans that is compatible with the school-wide curricular goals and the students’ Individual Education Plan.
• Is responsible for the development of Individual Education Plan (IEP) for students with disabilities; implements the IEP; and uses diagnostic information obtained from tests and other assessment procedures to update IEP’s as needed.
• Provides direct special education instruction to identified students.
• Employs a variety of teaching methods to meet student needs. Implementation of these methods may require the adaption or development of materials.
• Monitors student behavior; maintains discipline in the classroom; deescalates inappropriate behaviors; teaches students appropriate behavioral strategies; if certified, restrain students when necessary; records and reports restrains.
• Assists disabled students with their personal and self-help needs, such as eating, toileting, and other essential tasks that the students are not able to perform by themselves
• Communicates with parents regarding their children’s educational progress via periodic written progress reports
• Acts as a case manager for assigned students; consults with community care-givers, school support professionals, and parents to better understand and meet student needs.
• Maintains student records in accordance with North Carolina’s Procedures Governing Programs and services for Children with Disabilities; and complies with state and federal education statutes.
• Treats all students in a fair and equitable manner, interacts effectively with students, co-workers, parents, and community
• Follows a plan for professional development and demonstrates evidence of growth.

Other Duties:

The position of Exceptional Children Teacher reports to the Headmaster or their designee.  This position is a 10-month position that follows the school academic calendar. 

Qualifications

The Exceptional Education Teacher will have the following experience and attributes:

• A Bachelor’s degree in education is required with valid teaching certificate from North Carolina in the area for which candidate is applying. Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate.
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to operate a variety of equipment and classroom tools including computers, copiers, etc. Must be able to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally, and /or negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
• Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or composite characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things
• Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to conveyor exchange information. Includes receiving instructions, assignments or directions from superiors.
• Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, handbooks, forms, lists, etc. Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, simple reports, forms, instructional materials, etc., using prescribed format.
• Must be adaptable to performing under stress and confronted with emergency situations.
  • Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when a student is participating in an inclusive activity.
  • Ability to motivate students.
  • Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment.
  • Ability to perform clerical duties.
  • Ability to maintain basic files and records.
  • Ability to operate common office machines.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitates by work assignments.
  • Physical ability to lift/carry 20 lbs. and dexterity to perform the duties & responsibilities of the job.