Special Education (EC) Teacher at Maureen Joy… · Durham

Thank you for your interest in joining our Maureen Joy Charter School family!

We look forward to receiving your application!

Maureen Joy Charter School is seeking a Special Education (EC) Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.

The Opportunity:

Maureen Joy Charter School is accepting applications from joyful, passionate, creative, and dedicated Special Education Teachers (grades K-8) who are committed to fostering a dynamic and engaging learning environment. Our K–8 school is dedicated to providing a rigorous academic program and a strong social-emotional foundation that nurtures and challenges each student to grow academically, socially, and personally.

Who You Are:

You are an educator who deeply believes in the power of an excellent education and the potential of every child with a deep commitment to special education. You are passionate about making learning engaging, meaningful, and accessible to all students, and you are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and safe classroom environment.

In alignment with our mission, we seek educators who are committed to anti-racist principles and who reflect the diverse identities and backgrounds of our school community. We value teachers who not only love teaching but also intentionally foster classrooms that respect, affirm, and celebrate students’ differences.

You are dedicated to supporting students’ intellectual and emotional growth, and this commitment is evident in your teaching practice and mindset. You are reflective, coachable, and eager to receive and apply constructive feedback as part of a collaborative community of educators working together to continuously improve in service of our students.

As a Special Education Teacher, you are adept at creating supportive and effective IEPs that address individual student needs. Your organizational skills ensure meticulous management of Exceptional Children (EC) paperwork, deadlines, and data collection in strict accordance with relevant regulations. As a team player, you are eager to work collaboratively with colleagues across different disciplines to integrate and optimize learning strategies and accommodations for our students. You enjoy partnering with families through facilitating IEP meetings and on-going communication. In alignment with our mission, we are seeking dedicated educators who are committed to anti-racist principles and who represent the diverse identities and backgrounds of our school community. You are coachable and eager to receive and act on constructive feedback to improve your teaching practice. Moreover, you embody our learner aims of being critically conscious, agile, collaborative, and creative.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field.
• Valid teaching certification in Special Education.
• Experience in managing a caseload of students with unique needs by providing services developing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and facilitating IEP meetings.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain compliance with all legal and school requirements regarding EC documentation and processes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with staff, families, and students.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of students, collaborate with stakeholders to develop high-quality IEPs , and measure progress toward set goals and objectives.
• Maintain EC files in strict compliance, ensuring timely annual reviews, progress reports, and reevaluations.
• Facilitate IEP meetings with families.
• Provide targeted and specially designed small group instruction and/or specialized instruction within the least restrictive learning environment (co-teaching), based on students' IEPs.
• Conduct frequent progress monitoring through formal and informal assessments, data collection, and student work products.
• Collaborate frequently with EC, ML, related services, and general education teammates to effectively meet students’ needs, including implementing necessary accommodations and/or modifications.

The Strongest Candidates Will Have

• A proven track record of fostering significant academic and personal growth in students with special needs.
• Experience in co-teaching and including students with disabilities in general education settings.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Experience managing the completion of projects with multiple stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate complex information to various audiences.
• Deep understanding of the diverse educational, social, and emotional needs of students with disabilities.

In This Role, You Will Get to

• Make a profound impact on students’ lives by providing them with the tools and support needed to succeed both academically and personally.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative environment where professional growth is encouraged and facilitated.
• Engage with a community committed to continuous improvement and educational excellence.

Other Essential Responsibilities

• Assist in various school duties, including arrival, lunch, dismissal, and recess as needed.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and professional development sessions.
• Engage in continuous professional growth to improve teaching and learning.
• Ensure compliance with school policies and regulatory requirements.

Miscellaneous

• Participation in extracurricular activities such as clubs, sports, or after-school tutoring is encouraged.
• Flexibility to take on auxiliary roles within the school as needed to support overall student engagement and success.

Reporting Structure

• You will report directly to the Assistant Principal of Student Support Services.

Disclaimer: The job description provided above is intended to outline the general nature and level of work expected from employees in this position. It is not exhaustive and should not be interpreted as a complete inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for the role.

Maureen Joy Charter School is an equal opportunity employer. We hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. We strongly encourage diverse candidates to apply.