About us
Excelsior Classical Academy is a tuition-free public charter school with a rigorous, college-preparatory, liberal arts focus based on the classical Trivium of Grammar, Logic, and Rhetoric, the first three liberal arts. Throughout their studies, our students are trained in virtues and core values, such as citizenship, cooperation, courage, honesty, integrity, perseverance, respect, and responsibility.
We firmly believe in making this educational option accessible to all students in the Durham area. We intentionally pursue diversity in our Board, our staff, and our student population. Our goal is to reflect the diversity of the Durham area. In order to allow anyone who wants to attend our school to do so, we
- Offer busing.
- Provide free lunch to those who qualify.
- Provide assistance with uniforms to those who qualify.
- Offer a Before- and After-School Program.
Excelsior Classical Academy is accepting applications for a Special Education Teacher for elementary students for the 2024-2025 school year. All candidates for employment at Excelsior must be authorized to work in the United States and be able to clear a criminal background check. ECA does not sponsor H-1B visas.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Special Education Teacher to join our team. Under general supervision, the Special Education Teacher provides special education services to students identified as disabled in accordance with state and federal regulations. Work involves developing and implementing the Individual Education Program in classroom settings that are compatible with the student’s age and developmental level. The EC teacher is responsible for developing lesson plans, adapting materials and designing activities to assist EC students develop appropriate academic, behavioral, and social skills and to meet their IEP goals. The teacher is responsible for monitoring student’s progress and for maintaining EC records in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
Responsibilities:
-Is responsible for the development of Individual Education Programs (IEP) for students with disabilities; implements the IEP; and uses diagnostic information obtained from tests and other assessment procedures to update IEP’s as needed.
-Provides direct special education instruction to identified students.
-Employs a variety of teaching methods to meet student needs. Implementation of these methods may require the adaptation or development of materials.
-Monitors student behavior; maintains discipline in the classroom; deescalates inappropriate behaviors; teaches students appropriate behavioral strategies; restrains students when necessary; records and reports restrains.
-Assists disabled students with their personal and self-help needs, such as eating, toileting, and other essential tasks that the students are not able to perform by themselves.
-Communicates with parents regarding their children’s educational progress via periodic written progress reports.
-Acts as a case coordinator for assigned students; consults with community care-givers, school support professionals, and parents to better understand and meet student needs.
-Maintains student records in accordance with North Carolina’s Procedures Governing Programs and Services for Children with Disabilities; and complies with state and federal education statutes.
-Treats all students in a fair and equitable manner, interacts effectively with students, co-workers, parents, and community.
-Follows a plan for professional development and demonstrates evidence of growth.
-Ability to maintain basic files and records.
-Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
-Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitates by work assignments.
-Completes random moment in time studies as required by MAC program guidelines.
-Performs other related work as required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42,900.00 - $64,992.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Grade school specialties:
Physical setting:
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Teaching: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- NC Special Education Teaching Certification (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Durham, NC 27704: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person