Certified Teacher

Job Responsibilities

The Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School is looking to hire a Certified Teacher immediately.

• Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP.
• Accesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
• Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals.
• Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.
• Schedules team meetings and works cooperatively with study team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies.
• Congnrols the delivery and articulation of oral presentations and written reports.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with children, students, parents, staff, administration and the general public.
• Performs all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.

Requirements

• Minimum and Additional Requirements:
  • A minimum B.A./B.S. degree in teaching from an accredited institution in the appropriate special education area.
  • Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of special education and specialty area.
  • Meet professional teacher education requirements of school district and state.
  • Thorough knowledge of school rules, regulations and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior.
  • Ability to deliver and articulate oral presentations and written reports.
  • Ability to effectively analyze needs and problems objectively.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, students, parents, staff, administration and the general public.
  • Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
• Physical Requirements: Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift, move and/or support up to 50 pounds.
• Position can require some degree of physical interaction with students who have difficulty controlling physical behavior.

Licenses and Certifications

• License Requirements (issued By The State Board Of Education): Valid Teachers Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with youth in schools, coaching, or other relevant experience.
• Emotionally mature with good communication and problem solving skills.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations.

Benefits

• Insurance Benefits: Health and dental insurance; prescription coverage and wellness benefits; term life insurance; long term disability; flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
• Retirement Benefits: Defined benefit and defined contribution plans; South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program (401(k) and 457 plan options).
• Workplace Benefits: Tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Additional Information

• Are you retired from the US Army? YesNo
• If answer to Question 1 is yes, please indicate the number of years you served in the US Army. Less than 5 years5 to 10 years10 to 20 yearsMore than 20 years
• Did you receive an honorable discharge? YesNo
• What is the highest rank you achieved while in the US Army? Required Question