Preschool Exceptional Children Teacher (2026-27)

Job Description

Job Description

Percent Employed: 100% (North Buncombe Elementary)
Months of Employment: 10
Position Type: Continuing
Level of Benefits: Full benefits
Pay Range: State Teacher Salary + [8.5% - 16% local supplement]
Position Purpose: Under the general supervision of the Preschool Coordinator, to maximize the learning experience of students with special needs, in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities, outcomes; addressing students' specific needs; providing a safe and optimal learning environment. Click to view the Teacher job description.
Minimum Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree (click here for more info about Master's pay) Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Education (current license Birth to Kindergarten) or Bachelor's degree in Special Education with Preschool Handicapped License

Alternative Licensed Pathways: If you are offered a position with BCS, our licensure specialist can share information on the 1-year Emergency License and later work with you to convert this to a Residency License. Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 18 semester hours of relevant coursework
  • 2.7 GPA (undergraduate coursework or post-graduate coursework)
  • Ability to produce an official, degree dated transcript from an accredited university
  • Former Lateral Entry license candidates are eligible to apply
Email our licensure specialist, [email protected], if you have licensure questions. Email the School or Department for specific job questions.

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Set deep in the majestic Appalachian Mountains and surrounding beautiful Asheville, North Carolina, Buncombe County Schools is a place of natural beauty and educational excellence. We pride ourselves in supporting our new and veteran teachers. This is why nearly 22,000 students in 45 schools and almost 3,500 staff say "YES" to BCS.