Special Education Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Special Education Teacher
Location: Lincolnton, NC 28093
Schedule: Full-time, school-based

Birch Agency is seeking two dedicated and compassionate Special Education Teachers to support students in school-based settings in Lincolnton, North Carolina . These opportunities offer educators the chance to make a meaningful impact by providing individualized academic, behavioral, and developmental support to students with diverse learning needs.

Current openings are available in both elementary and high school separate settings , supporting students on extended content standards within highly supportive classroom environments.

• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) aligned with student goals and educational needs.

• Provide differentiated instruction to students with varying academic, behavioral, and developmental needs.

• Deliver specialized instruction in separate classroom settings supporting students on extended content standards.

• Manage a classroom caseload of approximately 8 students with support from 2 teacher assistants .

• Implement positive behavior supports and effective classroom management strategies.

• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate documentation and compliance records.

• Collaborate with general education teachers, related service providers, administrators, and families.

• Participate in IEP meetings, staff trainings, and multidisciplinary team discussions.

• Adapt instructional materials and strategies to support individualized learning and functional skill development.

• Foster a structured, safe, and supportive classroom environment that promotes student achievement and independence.

• Bachelors degree in Special Education or related field preferred

• Active North Carolina Special Education teaching certification required (or ability to obtain through reciprocity/provisional pathways).

• Experience working with students with moderate/severe disabilities or extended content standards preferred.

• Strong classroom management, communication, and collaboration skills.

• Passion for supporting students with diverse educational and behavioral needs.

• Ability to maintain compliance timelines and accurate educational documentation.

• School-based setting with opportunities in both elementary and high school separate classrooms .

• Small classroom environment with approximately 8 students and 2 teacher assistants per classroom .

• Collaborative team environment with support from administrators and related service providers.

• Structured educational setting focused on student growth, independence, and individualized support.

Birch Agency is committed to supporting educators with meaningful opportunities and exceptional benefits, including:

• Competitive weekly pay starting at $35/hour & dependent on experience

• 401(k) with company match

• Medical, dental, & vision insurance

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Professional development and ongoing recruiter support

If youre a passionate Special Education Teacher looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students in Lincolnton, North Carolina, Birch Agency would love to connect with you!

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