Special Education Teacher — Adapted Curriculum & Intensive Behavior Support — Lincolnton, NC (2026–2027)
Company: Empower Behavioral Health
Location: Lincolnton, NC
Schedule: Full‑time, onsite, August start
Openings: 1 Adapted Curriculum SPED Teacher
Pay: Local and travel packages available (typically $1,800–$2,100/week, depending on local vs. travel)
About the Role
Empower Behavioral Health is seeking a full‑time Special Education Teacher with an Adapted Curriculum (K–12) license and intensive behavior support experience to serve Lincoln County Schools for the 2026–2027 school year. This is an in‑person role supporting students with significant cognitive disabilities, autism, and high‑needs behavioral profiles in a structured Adapted Curriculum classroom.
The district is interviewing over the next week, and we are gathering candidates now.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily instruction aligned to the NC Extended Content Standards
- Implement individualized instruction for students with significant cognitive and behavioral needs
- Deliver services through small‑group instruction, structured routines, and individualized interventions
- Implement behavior support plans, crisis‑prevention strategies, and de‑escalation techniques
- Collaborate with EC teachers, paraprofessionals, related service providers, and administrators
- Maintain accurate documentation, progress monitoring, and IEP compliance
- Support communication, functional academics, life skills, and social‑emotional development
- Create a safe, structured, positive classroom environment with consistent behavioral expectations
What We Offer
- Weekly pay
- Local and travel pay options
- Travel packages typically totaling $1,800–$2,100/week, including housing and meals
- Strong district partnership and consistent schedule
- Dedicated recruiter support
- Opportunity to join a stable, well‑organized team with long‑term district relationships
Requirements
- Active or eligible North Carolina DPI teaching license with:
- Adapted Curriculum (K–12) endorsement (required)
- Experience working with students with intensive behavioral needs, autism, or significant cognitive disabilities
- Training or experience in behavior intervention, CPI, PBIS, or similar frameworks preferred
- Ability to work full‑time, onsite for the 2026–2027 school year
- Prior school‑based experience preferred
How to Apply
Please submit your updated resume.
If you prefer local or travel pay options, feel free to note that as well — we’ll send the full package and next steps.
Job Types: Full‑time, Contract, Temporary
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary
Pay: $1,800.00 - $2,100.00 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Special Education Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
