Teacher - Special Education

Teacher - Special Education

Employer - Harnett County Schools  www.harnett.k12.nc.us

Location - Lillington, NC

Salary - from (or starting at) $46,255 / Per Year

Reports to: Principal

Terms of Employment: 10 Month

Non-licensed, non-education degree holders who are interested in teaching are welcome to apply to learn more about alternative licensure pathways into the classroom.

Questions can be directed to: HarnettHires@harnett.k12.nc.us

Teaching license preferred
Bachelor’s degree required

Essential Job Functions:

1. The teacher cooperates, as requested, in the development of annual objectives for the school and plans an instructional program which incorporates these objectives.

2. The teacher incorporates learner objectives compatible with the subject, grade level, established curriculum, and student needs.

3. The teacher assesses his instructional program to determine its effectiveness.

4. The teacher maintains an effective program by establishing and maintaining an adequate knowledge of subject areas and child growth and development.

5. The teacher ensures that the instruction, materials and procedures are appropriate for the subject being taught and for the needs of the students.

6. The teacher sees that application and practice are used by students to acquire or reinforce a concept or skill.

7. The teacher encourages students, parents and others to become actively involved in daily instructional activities.

8. The teacher assesses individual student abilities to devise techniques that will accommodate student differences in rates of learning, styles of learning, and ability levels. These techniques may involve long term or short term grouping or the differentiating of materials and equipment. 9. The teacher monitors individual student achievement on a continuous basis, employs a variety of teaching methods to meet student needs, and provides remediation as required.

10. The teacher uses professional classroom management techniques to maintain a suitable instructional environment.

11. The teacher makes use of community resources, student talent, volunteers, and other school personnel to enhance the instructional program.

12. The teacher shows respect for the dignity and worth of all students, values cultural differences, and maintains communication with parents.

13. The teacher complies with laws, rules, and regulations established to carry out the school program.

14. The teacher will conduct himself in such a manner as to promote a safe, secure, and orderly environment.

15. The teacher will foster a climate of respect at the school and, thus, by example, demonstrate that appropriate personal conduct should be a priority for all students and all employees.

16. The teacher must report acts of violence to the principal.

17. The teacher accepts responsibility for non-instructional duties as may be assigned by the principal, superintendent, school board, or other administrative personnel.

18. The special education teacher is responsible for maintaining an assigned IEP (Individualized Education Plan) caseload in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.