Special Education Teacher (K-5)

Position Title: Special Education Teacher (K-6)

Location: Great Hearts Partner Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy (16115 Poplar Tent Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078)

Reports to: Headmaster

FLSA: Salaried, exempt

Compensation: Starting at $50,000/year

Great Hearts Academies is now accepting applications for a Special Education Teacher at Great Hearts Partner School Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy in Huntersville, North Carolina. As a school grounded in classical education, we seek candidates who are enthusiastic about classical teaching methods, particularly the trivium approach (grammar, logic, rhetoric). Our classical model emphasizes a rich knowledge base, critical thinking, and the ability to express and apply ideas effectively.

Distinctive benefits for Great Hearts faculty:

• Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.)
• Matching 401K program
• Uniquely valuable professional development offerings, from great books seminars with academy colleagues, to leadership and special education coursework/pathways

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Modify and adapt instructional delivery and materials in alignment with the adopted curriculum and IEPs to ensure access for students with diverse learning needs.
• Develop and implement approved lesson plans aligned to the adopted curriculum and collaborate with general education teachers to support lesson planning for inclusion students.
• Consistently communicate and correspond with parents, administrators, school psychologists and other professionals to set-up and plan IEP and Evaluation meetings.
• Act as IEP facilitator and collaborator between special ed. and regular education teachers.
• Gather relevant information from team members and write, revise, or update IEP and existing data reports.
• Complete report cards and progress reports on each student’s progress.
• Assist other professional staff in identifying and implementing interventions for students identified in the Student Study Team process.
• Maintain appropriate student data in order to keep school-wide grading system up to date as well as data required to monitor IEP goal progress.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences and training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Candidates with the following qualities will thrive as part of our growing team:

• Leadership and team collaboration skills
• Positive interpersonal and communication skills
• Organizational and self-management skills to effectively handle multiple responsibilities
• Commitment to go above and beyond when necessary to reach goals
• Strong planning, execution and problem solving skills
• Dependability

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Pass applicable background check
• Submit fingerprints through NCSBI
• North Carolina Teaching Certificate with an EC endorsement

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field
• Formal training, coursework, or experience in classical education

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and submit the following supporting documentation:

• North Carolina Teaching Certificate
• Current resume
• Letters of recommendation

This position offers a competitive salary that is individually determined based on education and experience. We offer health benefits, paid time off, and 401k investment options including employer contributions.

US Work Authorization is required.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.

Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. 

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.