Special Education Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Special Education Teacher General Curriculum

Location: Hickory, NC 28602
Schedule: Full-time, school-based
Employment Type: Contract
Pay Rate: Starting at $50/hour (dependent on experience)

Position Overview

Birch Agency is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Education Teacher to support elementary school students in Hickory, North Carolina .

This is a General Curriculum position serving students in an elementary school setting. The caseload consists of approximately 32 students shared between two Special Education Teachers . This position will primarily support students in grades 35 , while the other teacher serves grades K2.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable providing a combination of pull-out services, resource instruction, and potentially push-in support within general education classrooms.

Position Details

• Elementary school setting

• Grades 35

• Approximately 32 students shared between two teachers

• Teacher will primarily serve the 3rd5th grade caseload

• General Curriculum position

• Combination of pull-out and resource services

• Potential opportunity to provide push-in support within general education classrooms

• Collaborative environment with general education and special education staff

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) .

• Provide specialized instruction through pull-out and resource services.

• Potentially provide push-in support within general education classrooms.

• Differentiate instruction and adapt curriculum to meet individual student needs.

• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate documentation.

• Collaborate with general education teachers to support student access to the curriculum.

• Participate in IEP meetings, team meetings, parent conferences, and professional development.

• Implement accommodations and modifications outlined in students' IEPs.

• Communicate effectively with families, administrators, and related service providers.

• Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

• Maintain compliance with state, district, and federal special education requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Education, or a related field required/preferred based on licensure requirements.

• Active North Carolina Special Education/General Curriculum license required or eligibility to obtain.

• Experience working with elementary-aged students preferred.

• Experience providing resource, pull-out, or inclusion services preferred.

• Strong knowledge of IEP development, accommodations, differentiated instruction, and progress monitoring.

• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.

• Ability to work effectively with students across multiple elementary grade levels.

Work Environment

• Elementary school setting in Hickory, NC .

• Primarily supporting students in grades 35 .

• Combination of resource, pull-out, and potentially push-in services.

• Collaborative team environment with general education teachers, administrators, and related service providers.

• Student-centered environment focused on academic achievement, inclusion, and student growth.

Why Work with Birch Agency?

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

• Starting pay of $50/hour , dependent on experience

• Competitive weekly pay

• Medical, dental & vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Professional development opportunities

• Ongoing recruiter support throughout your assignment

Apply Today

If you're a Special Education Teacher looking for a rewarding elementary school opportunity in Hickory, NC , Birch Agency would love to connect with you.

This position offers the opportunity to work primarily with 3rd5th grade students while providing a mix of resource, pull-out, and potential push-in services in a collaborative school environment.

Apply today to learn more!

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