The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Hiring for Special Education EC Classroom Teacher NUE at Niner University Elementary Full Time

Position Number:

002342

Vacancy Open to:

All Candidates

Working Title:

Special Education EC Classroom Teacher NUE

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:

Under NC General Statute Chapter 116, Article 29 A(116-239.5), the 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 Exceptional Children’s 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:

• Adheres to local, state, and federal regulations and laws pertaining to exceptional children
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by state and federal law, school policy and procedures, and administrative regulation
• Maintains student records in accordance with North Carolina’s Procedures Governing Programs and Services for Children
  with Disabilities
• Instructs, collaborates, and communicates with a diverse group of students, colleagues, and parents
• Implements appropriate evidence-based academic and behavioral interventions
• Develops Individualized Education Plans(IEP) for students with disabilities using diagnostic information obtained from tests and other assessment procedures
• Implements an instructional plan that is aligned to demonstrated strengths and weaknesses of the student based upon assessment data
• Provides direct special education instruction utilizing evidence-based interventions to identified students.
• Administers and interprets individual educational testing using various testing materials
• Progress monitors students’ progress toward meeting academic and behavioral/emotional goals specified in IEPs
• Updates the IEP as needed and in compliance with state and federal law, and with school policy and procedures
• Employs a variety of evidence-based instructional strategies to meet student needs, adapting or developing materials as needed
• Utilizes functional behavioral assessment (FBA) and analysis to identify the function of inappropriate student behavior
• Develops 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 the appropriate replacement behavior
• Structures 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 through quarterly written progress reports and ongoing communication as needed
• Acts as a case manager for assigned students; consults with community caregivers, school support professionals, and parents to better understand and meet student needs
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops as required by the position
• Follows a plan for professional development and demonstrates evidence of growth
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the Administration

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (or will obtain before start date)
• Some elementary experience, including student teaching

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Master’s degree
• 2-3 years of elementary, K-5 experience
• Knowledge of the science of reading
• Evidence of skill working with at-risk student populations
• Knowledge of social-emotional learning

Necessary Certifications/Licenses:

• Hold or 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:

01/23/2024

Posting Close Date:

02/06/2024

Open Until Filled:

No