Special Education Exceptional Children EC Teacher

Job Description

Are you looking for a change? Join us in our mission to promote truth, beauty, and goodness through an authentic Catholic education.
Our team, made up of 5 special education teachers and 4 special education teacher assistants, works together to serve our small, close-knit community.

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Position: Special Education Exceptional Children Teacher

Position to Begin December 2025 or January 2026

Terms: Full-time

Salary: According to the scale based on experience and education

Requirements: Commitment to Catholic Education; Bachelor's Degree in Education, Liberal Arts, or Related Field

Cover Letter & Resume sent to: Mrs. Catherine Rusch Our Lady of Grace Catholic School 201 S. Chapman Street Greensboro, NC 27403

Qualifications:

Our Lady of Grace Catholic School is looking for a dedicated Special Education teacher committed to serving the needs of high-functioning autistic students in grades 4-8 and is interested in working in a Catholic environment. Founded in 1953, OLG is committed to honoring the dignity of each child, recognizing and growing their gifts to be intentional disciples and servant leaders.

Join a supportive team where you'll make a real impact by working closely with 10-12 high-functioning autistic students in inclusive classroom settings. You'll collaborate with general education teachers and have the dedicated support of your own teacher assistant.

To be successful in the role, candidates will

Serve as Special Education Teacher for high-functioning autistic students in grades 4-8, working at or above grade-level in at least one core subject (1 to 6 student to teacher ratio).
Serve as Social Skills Teacher, planning lessons according to the Social Thinking framework and the Second Step curriculum
Live out and model Catholic/Christian virtue, worship, beliefs, and lifestyle.
Be optimistic, flexible, patient, and a team player.
Display solid communication skills and have a positive rapport with students, teachers, and parents.
Have a successful history of working with children, teachers, and parents; experience working with students' special education needs is preferred.
Promote our mission by contributing to committees, assisting with student activities, and performing other supporting duties.
Have earned an appropriate undergraduate or graduate degree and NC Teacher certification. (If no NC certification, the candidate must meet diocesan standards for assignment.)
The Teacher must be responsible and proactive as he or she may perform a wide range of tasks in order to support the learning and behavior goals of each student.

Additional Information:

Candidates must have a successful history of working with children in education or a related field. Candidates must provide a resume, cover letter, and three references from supervisors. Candidates must be willing to submit to a criminal background check for employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person

About the Employer

The Our Lady of Grace Catholic School community inspires a passion for learning and a commitment to academic excellence built on a foundation of Catholic faith. As one family, we nurture the whole person to serve and to lead with love, respect, dignity, and integrity.