Achievement Charter Academy is an innovative and growing charter school located in Fuquay-Varina. Our school offers teaching positions in K-7th grade, available in multi-age classrooms. We utilize the Glasser Quality School model as a modern learning approach to meet the needs of our diverse group of students. We believe this offers a fluid and flexible delivery to help maximize students' learning styles and abilities.
Mission: Achievement Charter Academy’s mission is to foster individual achievement by teaching students to be self-directed learners and community contributors in a respectful, diverse, and inclusive learning environment.
Vision: In recognition of the whole child’s development and the complexities of today’s society, Achievement Charter Academy understands that education must be needs satisfying and is built upon creating and maintaining healthy relationships where all students may achieve self mastery in order to foster strong, safe communities and lead a joyful life.
Achievement Charter Academy is looking for qualified (NC Certified Special Education), excited, and creative applicants for our EC Teacher position.
Job Responsibilities:
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Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP.
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Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
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Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals.
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Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.
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Works cooperatively with child study team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies.
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Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP.
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Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis in individualized instruction using appropriate sources including i-pads.
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Serves as a contact for the parent.
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Conducts special education evaluations and reevaluations.
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Provides direction, supervision and evaluation of educational assistants as directed.
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Complies with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations.
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Completes all district and state reporting requirements.
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Works with the EC Director
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Other duties as assigned
We follow a traditional calendar model with school being in session from August to June. Exceptional Children’s Teacher workdays are from 7:30am-4:00pm. We offer medical, dental and vision insurance as well as offering a 403B retirement plan.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in a special education area or a related area
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Experience as a special education teacher
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Valid NC teaching license in the area of special education
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Knowledge of laws, state and federal (rules and regulations)
Skill Set:
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Ability to work independently in a fast-paced atmosphere
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Excellent interpersonal skills to maintain positive, family-oriented relations and rapport, including appropriate telephone etiquette and decorum
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Ability to follow instructions and make decisions
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Strong ability to communicate orally and in writing
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Ability to coordinate special education programs
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Vast knowledge and experience with behavior management and intervention strategies
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Willingness to use and apply the Choice Theory model