The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Hiring for EC Teacher/Coordinator at Niner University Elementary Full Time

Position Number:

002017

Vacancy Open to:

All Candidates

Working Title:

EC Teacher/Coordinator

Position Designation:

EHRA Non-Faculty

Employment Type:

Permanent – Full-time

Months per Year:

10

Work Schedule:

Work schedule is typical of any teacher, with some evenings and weekends.

Hours per week:

40

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Division:

Academic Affairs

Department:

College of Education (Col)

Work Location:

Niner University Elementary

Primary Purpose of Department:

Pursuant to NC General Statute Chapter 116, Article 29 A(116-239.5), University of North Carolina at Charlotte is establishing a university laboratory school with the mission of “improving student performance in local school administrative units with low performing schools by providing an enhanced education program for students residing in those units and providing exposure and training for teachers and principals to successfully address challenges existing in high need school settings. The laboratory school shall provide an opportunity for research, demonstration, student support, and expansion of the teaching experience and evaluation regarding management, teaching, and learning.”

Niner University Elementary School, the lab school for UNC Charlotte, involves an integrated core curriculum for grades K-5 with an emphasis on research-validated practices and social emotional learning. Niner University Elementary seeks to serve learners “within a community-supported environment that fosters scholarship, engagement, and joy.”

Primary Purpose of Position:

The primary purpose of the Special Education Teacher is to support students, classroom teachers, parents, and administration in developing and implementing a continuum of services to meet student needs, as well as comply with local, state, and federal regulations regarding identified students at Niner University Elementary in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Summary of Position Responsibilities:

• Be knowledgeable of local, state, and federal regulations and laws about exceptional children
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by state and federal law, school policy and procedures, and administrative regulation
• Instruct, collaborate and communicate with a diverse group of students, colleagues, and parents
• Be knowledgeable of and effectively use appropriate evidence-based academic and behavioral interventions
• Be knowledgeable of and effectively employ methodology for finding and adopting new interventions appropriate to students’ specific strengths and needs
• Develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for students with disabilities using diagnostic information obtained from tests and other assessment procedures
• Administer and interpret individual educational testing using various testing materials
• Use data to ascertain progress toward academic and behavioral/emotional goals
• Implement an instructional plan that is aligned with the demonstrated strengths and weaknesses of the student based on assessment data
• Update the IEP as needed and in compliance with state and federal law, and with school policy and procedures
• Employ a variety of teaching methods to meet student needs, adapting or developing materials as needed
• Utilize functional behavioral assessment (FBA) and analysis to identify the function of inappropriate student behavior
• Develop behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and IEP goals and objectives based upon the function of the inappropriate behavior, and/or manifestations, and design instructional strategies for appropriate replacement behavior
• Structure a proactive classroom setting suitable to manage the emotional/behavioral deficits of the students and appropriate for their maturity and interests
• Communicate with parents regarding their children’s educational progress via periodic written progress reports
• Act as a case coordinator for assigned students; consult with community caregivers, school support professionals, and parents to better understand and meet student needs
• Assist students with their personal and self-help needs, such as eating, toileting, and other essential tasks, as needed
• Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops as required by the position
• Follow a plan for professional development and demonstrate evidence of growth
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Administration

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education or a related discipline.
• Three years experience as a special education teacher in an elementary setting

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Special Education is preferred.
• Evidence of skill working with at-risk student populations
• Demonstrated leadership in EC compliance

Necessary Certifications/Licenses:

Hold or be eligible to hold a North Carolina Teaching License in Special Education

Special Notes to Applicants:

• UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits
• The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check.
• If there is a document you feel is relevant to this position that you would like reviewed with your resume and application you may upload it to the “Other Documents” section of the Applicant Documents.

Posting Open Date:

01/19/2024

Posting Close Date:

02/01/2024

Open Until Filled:

No