University Instructors, LLC is seeking talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences to lead, change, and inspire students in the Durham area. In the role of EC  Teacher, you will have the opportunity to serve students and help create inclusive and positive learning environments and experiences.

Position Purpose:

To plan, organize, and present instruction in an instructional environment to help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development. Teachers may coordinate and direct the activities of the teacher assistant.

Essential Functions:

Successful candidates will:

• Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment.
• Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
• Instruct students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning and to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Teach socially acceptable behavior, as determined by the students' individualized education programs (IEPs) by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral support system.
• Modify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students.
• Meet with parents to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their individualized educational needs.
• Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other professionals to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social/emotional development.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
• Develop plans for effective communication, monitoring, and follow-up of students in inclusive classroom settings.
• Provide crisis intervention, as needed, for students and those in inclusive classrooms.
• Assist in collection of data for providing appropriate classroom interventions.
• Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team as appropriate.
• Assist in preparation of data for local, state, and federal reports.
• Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities, curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunities.
• Perform related work as required.

Work Conditions:

Duties are primarily performed within a school setting. Physical requirements include frequent standing, sitting, walking, and lifting. The role often requires getting up and down from the floor or low seating, assisting students with mobility, and occasionally running or moving quickly to ensure student safety. Additional physical tasks may include helping students with transfers, positioning, toileting, or use of adaptive equipment, as well as supporting students during physical activities or transitions between classrooms. Some assignments are subject to strict deadlines, especially when adapting and delivering programs to meet the needs of diverse student groups. The position involves regular interaction with students and parents who may be experiencing heightened emotional states. Employees are expected to use de-escalation techniques, maintain a calm and supportive demeanor, and implement behavior intervention strategies as needed to ensure a safe and positive environment. Students may exhibit behavioral challenges, including verbal outbursts or physical behaviors such as hitting, kicking, biting, eloping, or throwing objects. Employees must be prepared to respond appropriately to these situations, following established safety protocols and behavior management plans. Employees may be required to provide both emergency and non-emergency health-related services to students, including basic first aid, assisting with prescribed medical procedures, or responding to health emergencies according to school protocols.

Education Requirements:

• Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution and be willing  to enroll in an alternate route licensure program/educator prep program prior to employment
• Experience working with EC students or leading an EC classroom is preferred
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

Other Items of Note:

• Some Bachelors degree programs may be accepted from nationally accredited institutions please work with your recruiter to verify 
• Candidates must be willing to enroll in an EPP (Educator Prep Program) ****Tuition Assistance Provided to be considered 
• Minimum GPA requirement of 2.7 for all EPP programs

Additional skills required:

• Strong communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to interpret and implement policies and procedures
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to use technology and Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups

$30 per hour | Monday–Friday | Daytime schedule

University Instructors, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.