Top 141 Special education teacher Jobs in Durham Nc

Special Education (EC) Teacher
Maureen Joy Charter School —Durham, NC
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Teaching Certification
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Special Education Teacher - NC Connections
Connections Education —Durham, NC
- Full-time
- Remote
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
10d
Special Education Teacher at North Oak Academy
National Heritage Academies —Durham, NC
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- School
- Tuition reimbursement
K-12 Certified Special Education Teacher
Excelsior Classical Academy —Durham, NC
- $45,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Special Education Teacher - Pre-Kindergarten, Full-Day Structured Teaching
Wake County Public School System —Raleigh, NC
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Special Education Teacher - Pre-Kindergarten (Full Day)
Wake County Public School System —Raleigh, NC
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
7d
High School Special Education Teacher
Wake Preparatory Academy —Wake Forest, NC
- $50,000 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Classroom
- High school
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Part-Time Teacher- Full Benefits!
LearnWell —Raleigh, NC
- $23 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Bachelor of Science
- Teaching Certification
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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7d
Special Education Teacher - Cross Categorical Resource
Wake County Public School System —Cary, NC
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Writing skills
Instructional Assistant - Special Education, Read to Achieve Reading Camp, Track 4
Wake County Public School System —Raleigh, NC
- Temporary
- School experience
- Classroom
- Writing skills
Special Education Teacher - Pre-Kindergarten, Special Programs
Wake County Public School System —Cary, NC
- Weekends as needed
- School experience
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Teaching Certification
6d
Coordinating Teacher - Special Education Programming
Wake County Public School System —Cary, NC
- Weekends as needed
- School experience
- Classroom
- High school
Teacher of Exceptional Children
Carolina Collegiate HS —Durham, NC
- $50,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- High school
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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6d
Special Education Teacher - Pre-Kindergarten
Wake County Public School System —Raleigh, NC
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
14d
Middle School Teacher Special Education Cross-Categorical Resource
Wake County Public School System —Raleigh, NC
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Writing skills
3d
Part-Time Lower School/Middle School Literacy Teacher (2026-27 School Year)
Hill Learning Center —Durham, NC
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
Special Education Teacher - 6th Grade Cross Categorical Resource (Part-Time)
Wake County Public School System —Apex, NC
- Part-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
13d
Special Education Teacher - Emotional Behavioral Support I - Early Hire
Wake County Public School System —Cary, NC
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
[2026-27] Exceptional Children Teacher (certification required)
KIPP ENC PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC —Durham, NC
- School experience
- Classroom
- Bachelor's degree
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EC Adapted Curriculum Teacher
Chapel Hill - Carrboro City Schools —Chapel Hill, NC
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification

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Special Education (EC) Teacher

Maureen Joy Charter School -
Durham, NC

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Document compliance management
Special education for middle school students
Student caseload management
Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Academic IEP goal implementation
Family collaboration in education
Caseload management
Teaching Certification
Student disability services management
School legal knowledge
Bachelor's degree
Working with students
Compliance documentation
Parent communication in school administration
Working with families
Educational compliance and regulation understanding
Special education for elementary school students
Special education record keeping
Disability services experience
Special Education Certification
Stakeholder management

Full Job Description

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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