CRAVEN COUNTY SCHOOLSExceptional Children Teacher Job DescriptionPosition: Exceptional Children Teacher Reports to: PrincipalSupervises: May coordinate and direct the activities of teach assistants Purposes: To plan, instruct, and organize instructional environments which helpstudents learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development.NATURE OF WORK:The Teacher is required to follow all Board Policies and procedures, and to comply with the instructions and/or directives from his/her supervisor(s). In addition, the Teacher shall perform in a manner that meets the following Standards and Elements.TEACHERS DEMONSTRATE LEADERSHIPTeachers lead in their classrooms
- Take responsibility for all student learning
- Communicates vision to students
- Uses data to organize, plan & set goals
- Uses a variety of assessment data throughout the year to evaluate progress
- establishes a safe and order environment
Teachers demonstrate leadership in the school
- works collaboratively with school personnel to create a professional learning community
- analyzes data
- develops goals and strategies through the school improvement plan
- collaborates with colleagues to mentor and support teachers to improve effectiveness
Teachers lead the teaching profession
- contributes to the establishment of positive working conditions
- participates in decision-making structures
- promotes professional growth
Teachers advocate for schools and students
- advocate for positive change in policies and practices affecting student learning
- participates in the implementation of initiatives to improve education
Teachers demonstrate high ethical standards
- demonstrates ethical principles
- upholds the Code of Ethics and Standards for Professional Conduct
Teachers know the content they teach
- teachers align their instruction with the NC Course of study
- develops and applies strategies to make the curriculum rigorous and relevant
- develops literacy and math skills appropriate to specialty area
- knows subject beyond the content they teach
- directs students curiosity into an interest in learning
- promotes global awareness and its relevance
- teacher incorporates life skills, leadership, ethics, accountability, adaptability
- teacher incorporates personal productivity, personal responsibility, people skills
Teachers are knowledgeable about special education policies and procedures
- collaborates with regular education teachers
- develop and follow IEP
- maintain compliant confidential records and paperwork
- collect ongoing assessment and data on individual student goals
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- NC Teacher Licenses
- Qualify for Lateral Entry