EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN - TEACHER - RESOURCE

CRAVEN COUNTY SCHOOLSExceptional Children's TeacherJob DescriptionPosition: Exceptional Children's TeacherReports to: Director of Acountability and Exceptional Children/PrincipalTerms of Employment: 10 monthsPay Range: NC Salary Schedule (commensurate with experience) plus Local SupplementFLSA Status: ExemptSupervises: May coordinate and direct the activities of teacher assistantsPurposes: To plan, instruct, and organize instructional environments which help students 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 classroomsTake responsibility for all student learningCommunicates vision to studentsUses data to organize, plan & set goalsUses a variety of assessment data throughout the year to evaluate progressestablishes a safe and order environmentTeachers demonstrate leadership in the schoolworks collaboratively with school personnel to create a professional learning communityanalyzes datadevelops goals and strategies through the school improvement plancollaborates with colleagues to mentor and support teachers to improve effectivenessTeachers lead the teaching professioncontributes to the establishment of positive working conditionsparticipates in decision-making structurespromotes professional growthTeachers advocate for schools and studentsadvocate for positive change in policies and practices affecting student learningparticipates in the implementation of initiatives to improve educationTeachers demonstrate high ethical standardsdemonstrates ethical principlesupholds the Code of Ethics and Standards for Professional ConductTeachers know the content they teachteachers align their instruction with the Common Coredevelops and applies strategies to make the curriculum rigorous and relevantdevelops literacy and math skills appropriate to specialty areaknows subject beyond the content they teachdirects students curiosity into an interest in learningpromotes global awareness and its relevanceteacher incorporates life skills, leadership, ethics, accountability, adaptabilityteacher incorporates personal productivity, personal responsibility, people skillsTeachers are knowledgeable about special education policies and procedurescollaborates with regular education teachersdevelop and follow IEPmaintain compliant confidential records and paperworkcollect ongoing assessment and data on individual student goalsEducation and ExperienceMust hold ot qualify to hold a NC Educators LicenseNC Educator License in Exceptional ChildrenEvaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board and local policy on evaluation of personnel.DisclaimerThe preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. As such, it is not intended to contain all of the duties and qualifications required of an employee in a single position (job). Consequently, it is not to be perceived as a position (job) description or as identification of essential functions as required by ADA.**By submitting your application you are indicating that you have read the above position description of the job for which you are being recommended. In addition, you are indicating that you are aware of the essential duties of the position and that you can perform the essential functions of the job. You agree to perform each of the duties identified on this job description and understand that failure to perform any of the duties may lead to reprimand up to and including dismissal by the Craven County Schools Board of Education.