2026-2027 EC Teacher- Adapted Curriculum
Young World Physical Education, Harrisburg, NC, United States
Job Title
2026‑2027 EC Teacher – Adapted Curriculum (Cabarrus County School District, Hickory Ridge Middle, Harrisburg, North Carolina)
Job Description
Performs difficult professional work providing a broad range of teaching services or a specific learning program, assisting students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed as a foundation for future learning in accordance with each student's ability, using a variety of teaching and learning methods at various levels to a targeted audience, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Principal.
Essential Functions
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials providing effective teaching strategies.
Maintains effective classroom management and recognizes and addresses learning and behavior issues.
Understands developmental appropriateness of materials and differentiates instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
Evaluates accomplishments of students on a regular basis using multiple assessment methods; provides progress and interim reports for feedback.
Communicates with parents in a timely manner; maintains positive and constructive communication with students, staff, parents and community.
Protects students, equipment, materials and facilities by taking necessary and reasonable precautions.
Upholds and enforces board policy, district goals, administrative procedures and school rules and regulations. Adheres to health and safety policies.
Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time.
Keeps current in subject‑matter knowledge and learning theory; attends workshops, seminars and conferences as well as staff, department, curricular development and committee meetings and staff‑development sessions as required.
Respects the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics and state and federal laws.
Shares responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students in areas of the school.
Ability to perform non‑instructional duties as assigned.
Teachers Demonstrate Leadership
Leads in the classroom by taking responsibility for all students’ learning.
Demonstrates leadership in the school by working collaboratively with all school personnel to create a professional learning community.
Leads the teaching profession by striving to improve the profession.
Advocates for schools and students by promoting positive change in policies and practices affecting student learning.
Demonstrates high ethical standards by upholding the Code of Ethics and Standards for Professional Conduct.
Teachers Establish a Respectful Environment for a Diverse Population of Students
Provides an environment in which each child has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults by encouraging an inviting, respectful, supportive, inclusive, and flexible climate.
Embraces diversity in the school community and in the world by demonstrating knowledge of diverse cultures.
Treats students as individuals by maintaining high expectations for all students and by appreciating differences and valuing contributions.
Adapts teaching for the benefit of students with special needs by collaborating with specialists.
Works collaboratively with the families and significant adults in the lives of their students by improving communication and collaboration between the school and the home and community.
Teachers Know the Content They Teach
Aligns instruction with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.
Knows the content appropriate to teaching specialty by bringing a richness and depth of understanding to the classroom.
Recognizes the interconnectedness of content areas/discipline by knowing the links and vertical alignment of grade or subject taught.
Makes instruction relevant to students by incorporating 21st‑century life skills into teaching deliberately, strategically, and broadly.
Teachers Facilitate Learning for Their Students
Knows the ways in which learning takes place and the appropriate levels of intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students by knowing how students think and learn.
Plans instruction appropriate for students by collaborating with colleagues and using a variety of data sources for planning.
Uses a variety of instructional methods by choosing methods and techniques that are most effective in meeting the needs of students.
Integrates and utilizes technology in instruction by knowing when and how to use technology to maximize student learning.
Helps students develop critical thinking and problem‑solving skills by encouraging students to ask questions, think creatively, and draw conclusions.
Helps students work in teams and develop leadership qualities by teaching the importance of cooperation and collaboration.
Communicates effectively in ways that are clearly understood by students.
Uses a variety of methods to assess what each student has learned by using multiple indicators to evaluate student progress.
Teachers Reflect on Their Practice
Analyzes student learning by thinking systematically and critically about student learning.
Links professional growth to professional goals by participating in continued, high‑quality professional development that reflects a global view of educational practices.
Functions effectively in a complex, dynamic environment by understanding that change is constant.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree from an approved education program in subject area.
Strong background in North Carolina Course of Study/Common Core and Essential Standards.
Physical Requirements
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force.
Requires speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions; frequently requires sitting and occasionally standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling, and lifting.
Requires standard vision and vocal communication for expressing ideas by spoken word; hearing required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
Requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment, and observing general surroundings and activities.
Occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
Generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g., business office, light traffic).
Special Requirements
NC Teaching License in appropriate subject area or qualification to obtain a NC teaching License.
NC DPI Licensure.
Job Details
Job ID:
5658931
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Aug 1 2026
Position Type:
Full‑Time
Job Category:
Special Education > General Special Education
Location:
Cabarrus County School District, Hickory Ridge Middle, Harrisburg, North Carolina
Disclaimer
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.
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2026‑2027 EC Teacher – Adapted Curriculum (Cabarrus County School District, Hickory Ridge Middle, Harrisburg, North Carolina)
Job Description
Performs difficult professional work providing a broad range of teaching services or a specific learning program, assisting students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed as a foundation for future learning in accordance with each student's ability, using a variety of teaching and learning methods at various levels to a targeted audience, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Principal.
Essential Functions
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials providing effective teaching strategies.
Maintains effective classroom management and recognizes and addresses learning and behavior issues.
Understands developmental appropriateness of materials and differentiates instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
Evaluates accomplishments of students on a regular basis using multiple assessment methods; provides progress and interim reports for feedback.
Communicates with parents in a timely manner; maintains positive and constructive communication with students, staff, parents and community.
Protects students, equipment, materials and facilities by taking necessary and reasonable precautions.
Upholds and enforces board policy, district goals, administrative procedures and school rules and regulations. Adheres to health and safety policies.
Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time.
Keeps current in subject‑matter knowledge and learning theory; attends workshops, seminars and conferences as well as staff, department, curricular development and committee meetings and staff‑development sessions as required.
Respects the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics and state and federal laws.
Shares responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students in areas of the school.
Ability to perform non‑instructional duties as assigned.
Teachers Demonstrate Leadership
Leads in the classroom by taking responsibility for all students’ learning.
Demonstrates leadership in the school by working collaboratively with all school personnel to create a professional learning community.
Leads the teaching profession by striving to improve the profession.
Advocates for schools and students by promoting positive change in policies and practices affecting student learning.
Demonstrates high ethical standards by upholding the Code of Ethics and Standards for Professional Conduct.
Teachers Establish a Respectful Environment for a Diverse Population of Students
Provides an environment in which each child has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults by encouraging an inviting, respectful, supportive, inclusive, and flexible climate.
Embraces diversity in the school community and in the world by demonstrating knowledge of diverse cultures.
Treats students as individuals by maintaining high expectations for all students and by appreciating differences and valuing contributions.
Adapts teaching for the benefit of students with special needs by collaborating with specialists.
Works collaboratively with the families and significant adults in the lives of their students by improving communication and collaboration between the school and the home and community.
Teachers Know the Content They Teach
Aligns instruction with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.
Knows the content appropriate to teaching specialty by bringing a richness and depth of understanding to the classroom.
Recognizes the interconnectedness of content areas/discipline by knowing the links and vertical alignment of grade or subject taught.
Makes instruction relevant to students by incorporating 21st‑century life skills into teaching deliberately, strategically, and broadly.
Teachers Facilitate Learning for Their Students
Knows the ways in which learning takes place and the appropriate levels of intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students by knowing how students think and learn.
Plans instruction appropriate for students by collaborating with colleagues and using a variety of data sources for planning.
Uses a variety of instructional methods by choosing methods and techniques that are most effective in meeting the needs of students.
Integrates and utilizes technology in instruction by knowing when and how to use technology to maximize student learning.
Helps students develop critical thinking and problem‑solving skills by encouraging students to ask questions, think creatively, and draw conclusions.
Helps students work in teams and develop leadership qualities by teaching the importance of cooperation and collaboration.
Communicates effectively in ways that are clearly understood by students.
Uses a variety of methods to assess what each student has learned by using multiple indicators to evaluate student progress.
Teachers Reflect on Their Practice
Analyzes student learning by thinking systematically and critically about student learning.
Links professional growth to professional goals by participating in continued, high‑quality professional development that reflects a global view of educational practices.
Functions effectively in a complex, dynamic environment by understanding that change is constant.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree from an approved education program in subject area.
Strong background in North Carolina Course of Study/Common Core and Essential Standards.
Physical Requirements
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force.
Requires speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions; frequently requires sitting and occasionally standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling, and lifting.
Requires standard vision and vocal communication for expressing ideas by spoken word; hearing required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
Requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment, and observing general surroundings and activities.
Occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
Generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g., business office, light traffic).
Special Requirements
NC Teaching License in appropriate subject area or qualification to obtain a NC teaching License.
NC DPI Licensure.
Job Details
Job ID:
5658931
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Aug 1 2026
Position Type:
Full‑Time
Job Category:
Special Education > General Special Education
Location:
Cabarrus County School District, Hickory Ridge Middle, Harrisburg, North Carolina
Disclaimer
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.
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