About this role

Position Title: Special

Locations:

Great Hearts Partner Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy (16115 Poplar Tent Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078)
Great Hearts Bonnie Cone Classical Academy (10700 Asbury Chapel Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078)
Reports to: Headmaster
FLSA: Salaried, exempt
Compensation: Starting at $50,000/year
Great Hearts Academies is now accepting applications for a Special

Teacher at Great Hearts Partner School Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy in Huntersville, North Carolina. As a school grounded in classical education, we seek candidates who are enthusiastic about classical teaching methods, particularly the trivium approach (grammar, logic, rhetoric). Our classical model emphasizes a rich knowledge base, critical thinking, and the ability to express and apply ideas effectively.

Distinctive benefits for Great Hearts faculty:

Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.)
Matching 401K program
Uniquely valuable professional development offerings, from great books seminars with academy colleagues, to leadership and special education coursework/pathways

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Modify and adapt instructional delivery and materials in alignment with the adopted curriculum and IEPs to ensure access for students with diverse learning needs.
Develop and implement approved lesson plans aligned to the adopted curriculum and collaborate with general education teachers to support lesson planning for inclusion students.
Consistently communicate and correspond with parents, administrators, school psychologists and other professionals to set-up and plan IEP and Evaluation meetings.
Act as IEP facilitator and collaborator between special ed. and regular education teachers.
Gather relevant information from team members and write, revise, or update IEP and existing data reports.
Complete report cards and progress reports on each student’s progress.
Assist other professional staff in identifying and implementing interventions for students identified in the Student Study Team process.
Maintain appropriate student data in order to keep school-wide grading system up to date as well as data required to monitor IEP goal progress.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences and training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
Other duties as assigned.

Candidates with the following qualities will thrive as part of our growing team:

Leadership and team collaboration skills
Positive interpersonal and communication skills
Organizational and self-management skills to effectively handle multiple responsibilities
Commitment to go above and beyond when necessary to reach goals
Strong planning, execution and problem solving skills
Dependability

Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and submit the following supporting documentation:

North Carolina Teaching Certificate
Current resume
Letters of recommendation
This position offers a competitive salary that is individually determined based on education and experience. We offer health benefits, paid time off, and 401k investment options including employer contributions.
US Work Authorization is required.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.
Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.
This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Special Education Teacher (K-5)