JOB GOAL : The focus of this position is leading a high-needs, self-contained unit comprising two half-day
sessions, supporting up to three students per session. The primary goal is to provide a safe, structured, and
therapeutic learning environment for students requiring intensive sensory and behavioral support. This role
demands a high level of physical and mental resilience to manage high-intensity and crisis situations, prioritizing
de-escalation and student dignity to ensure a secure environment for students and staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This list of Essential Duties and Responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented with other duties as
assigned by the Supervisor, which does not conflict with the Master Agreement between NCSD and NCCTA.
- Manage a specialized classroom flow for two distinct cohorts daily, tailoring 1:1 and small-group
interventions.
POSITION EXPECTATIONS
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Utilize prior experience and knowledge gained in Special Education settings (self-contained
preferred) to implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and data-driven behavior
plans.
- Ability and willingness to complete all specialized training required to fulll the needs of this
unit .
- Maintain constant vigilance to prevent elopement attempts and manage physical aggression with
professional composure.
- Demonstrate the physical agility to perform physical interventions, holds, and disengagements,
and respond quickly to elopement or aggressive behaviors.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education, Training, and Experience:
- Maintain full Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) training and annual certification.
Classroom Teacher - Special Education-Specialized Assignment Addendum - Revised 03/02/26 cw
Title: Classroom Teacher Assignment: Special Education-GUIDE
FLSA Status: EXEMPT Terms of Employment: 183 Days, 7 hours per day