Special Education Teacher - Resource/Inclusion (Multi-Categorical or LD Certification Required)

Qualifications

• Valid state teaching certificate required with specific endorsement in the assigned area.
• Must hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty assigned satisfactorily.
• Applicant with teaching experience must have an acceptable evaluation rating for such teaching.
• Reports to: Principal and Special Services Director.
• Supervises: Students and Assistants designated by the principal and/or Special Services Department.

Job Goal

To develop and implement an instructional program that will effectively provide an appropriate education for each student.

Performance Responsibilities

Professional Performance

• Ability to set professional goals and work to meet those goals.
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on school and school board policies and regulations.
• Work cooperatively with the total staff.
• Demonstrate professional growth.
• Relate positively to staff, parents/guardians, and other community representatives.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials which can be adapted to meet the needs of each student.
• Develop lesson plans and complete mandated forms and paperwork for substitutes in order to comply with State and Federal guidelines.
• Perform record keeping and a variety of general clerical functions (e.g., student records, daily progress charts, correcting papers, copying, preparing instructional materials, etc.) to support the educational environment.
• Be prompt and accurate with required records and reports.
• Demonstrate command of standard English, both spoken and written.
• Accept responsibilities outside the classroom as they relate to school.
• Adhere to FERPA guidelines – especially in the area of confidentiality.
• Assist students requiring support in personal care needs due to medical condition and/or physical limitations (e.g., toileting, feeding) to allow the student to function in the school environment.
• Physically assist these students (e.g., lifting, balance).
• Attend meetings and in‑service presentations (e.g., first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, State and Federal guidelines) to acquire and convey information related to job functions.
• Adhere to State and Federal guidelines regarding assessments as mandated by the S.C. State Department of Education.
• Maintain instructional materials and/or student files/records (e.g., adapting instructional materials, checking papers, attendance, audio‑visual equipment, setting up art/science projects) to ensure availability of items and reliable information.

Instructional Performance – Interpersonal Relations

• Practice and promote positive interaction with and among students.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for learning.
• Demonstrate interest in students.
• Encourage self‑direction and self‑motivation in students.

Subject Matter

• Demonstrate knowledge of the subject being taught.
• Adjust presentation of subject content to students’ needs and interests.

Planning / Materials

• Maintain an organized program of instruction based on effective long‑range plans.
• Exhibit evidence of effective lesson plans.
• Use a variety of appropriate materials and resources.

Technique / Delivery

• Communicate lesson objectives and their importance to students.
• Use current educational teaching techniques that involve research, technology, and learning activities.
• Use out‑of‑class assignments, when appropriate, to support instructional objectives.
• Maintain an effective system of monitoring student progress.
• Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials as directed to provide opportunities for all special‑education students performing at different learning levels or with different functional limitations.
• Willingness and ability to learn technology to facilitate student successes.

Classroom Management

• Maintain discipline appropriate to the learning situation.
• Keep students on task.
• Use positive reinforcement and constructive criticism to maintain good student discipline.
• Monitor students in various activities (e.g., classroom, playground, halls, field trips, lunch) to provide a safe and positive learning environment.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Require vision (which may be corrected) to read small print.
• Mobility to stand, stoop, reach, and bend; perform repetitive bending, stretching, and stooping as required in the school environment.
• Mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects.
• Ability to ensure the safety of students, including lifting up to 40 lb., pushing and/or pulling to implement Individual Education Plans and provide appropriate services.
• Strength and endurance to support students in recreational, therapeutic, and leisure activities.
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, multiple or single classroom environments.

Marginal Duties

• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Perform related duties as directed by the administration when assigned student(s) does not require services.

Terms of Employment

• 190 days each year.
• Salary to be determined by the Board of Trustees.

Evaluation

Performance on this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the board’s policy on evaluation of professional personnel.