Exceptional Children’s Teacher at Charlotte Lab School

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Type: Full-time
Posted: Jul 24, 2025

Description

The Charlotte Lab School is seeking an experienced, full-time Exceptional Children's Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. Responsibilities include creating and implementing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), delivering specialized instruction, collaborating with staff and families, and monitoring student progress. The role also involves advising a small group of students on social-emotional skills. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree, North Carolina K-12 teacher licensure or willingness to obtain it, and experience or passion for teaching diverse populations. The school offers competitive compensation, medical insurance with optional dental and vision, a Flexible Spending Account, and a 403b retirement plan.

Required Skills

IEP
Special Education
Lesson Planning
Classroom Management
Data Analysis
Google Suite

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree from a four year institution
Required Previous Experiences: Experienced
Preferred Qualifications: at least 2 years of full-time teaching experience
experience teaching relevant Elementary School Content Area
an advanced degree in a related field
comfort with technology and experience with Google Suite
strong classroom management skills
exceptionally organized and have ability to prioritize effectively and meet competing deadlines
experience with standards based grading
dual-certification to teach Elementary School students and Exceptional Children, Academically Gifted students, or English as a Second Language
commitment to Lab’s vision, mission, and growth
professional demeanor, strong self-confidence
excellent written communication skills
excellent interpersonal skills, with diverse students, colleagues, and families
desire to work collaboratively with others in all aspects of the role
unquestioned integrity, strong judgment, and decision-making skills
ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced, start-up environment both independently and as part of a team
motivated to work in an open, progressive school environment
independent thinkers
reflective in their practices and have a growth mindset
willingness to take instructional risks
flexibility and adaptability, and ability to thrive in ambiguous situations
innovation and creativity
initiative, self-starters, and leadership skills
high energy, humility, and a good sense of humor