Teacher - Exceptional Children (Grades 3 -8) Behavioral

TEACHER - EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN About us Wilmington School of the Arts is a tuition-free, public charter school. We offer a public school education with the opportunity for project based learning and arts integrated curricula and lessons. WSA infuses music, language, dance, and visual arts into our everyday academic curriculum, while also ensuring that students get their academic needs met by following all NC grade level content standards. Multiple Intelligences are recognized and honored, as we believe each child learns differently. It is our goal to provide each student with a holistic educational experience; creating a safe, accepting, nurturing environment for every child. We are seeking a dedicated, passionate, and collaborated EC Teacher to join our team. Serving students across grades 3 - 8, the ideal candidate should possess a background in Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and experience implementing effective behavioral strategies. Wilmington school of the Arts is a small tight knit family feel, with very active families and staff members, so collaboration is important to our team. Our CORE VALUES are: - Positivity・ Unity ・ Integrity ・ Vulnerability and Determination ・ Community ・ Creativity Our GOALS are: - Student Academic Success ・ Student Well-Being ・ Community Engagement・ Operational Success ・ External Community Partnerships If these values and goals appeal to you, we encourage you to apply to work at WSA! Essential Duties & Responsibilities 1. Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) & Intervention - Plan, design, and execute intensive, research-based Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics, aligning student accommodations with standard courses of study. - Develop and teach specialized curricula targeting functional social skills, emotional regulation, and sustainable coping strategies to support students' behavioral and emotional independence. - Incorporate Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) frameworks seamlessly into daily classroom routines, structural expectations, and individual student interventions. 2. IEP Compliance, Documentation & Case Management - Demonstrate absolute proficiency in case management, including drafting compliant, legally defensible, and high-quality Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). - Formulate precise, measurable, and rigorous annual IEP goals tailored to individual student needs. - Systematically track, graph, and analyze student progress data toward academic and behavioral objectives to ensure data-informed decision-making during annual reviews. - Coordinate and facilitate formal IEP meetings, ensuring all statutory timelines, procedural safeguards, and administrative compliance metrics are met. 3. Behavioral De-escalation & Crisis Support - Utilize Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) principles and non-violent de-escalation techniques to proactively diffuse escalating behaviors and maintain a safe, regulated learning environment. - Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and construct, implement, and monitor comprehensive Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs). - Provide real-time coaching and regulation strategies to students experiencing emotional dysregulation, emphasizing restorative practices and proactive coping mechanisms. 4. Multidisciplinary Collaboration & Teamwork - Maintain a positive and solution-oriented teamwork ethic, working dynamically alongside general education teachers, support staff, and administrators. - Co-plan and consult with general education partners to ensure the seamless implementation of accommodations, modifications, and differentiated instructional techniques in inclusive settings. - Collaborate fluidly with specialized staff (e.g., School Psychologists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists) to deliver unified, holistic support services. 5. Family & Community Engagement - Communicate with parents and legal guardians professionally, transparently, and frequentl…