Teacher - Special Education (Available January 2027)

Job Description Job Title: Special Education Teacher Qualifications: Valid SC Special Education teaching certification in designated area; Certification pending graduation; Certificate of Eligibility for Alternative Certification Pathway Job Goal: To create a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establish effective rapport with students; motivate students to develop skills, behaviors, and knowledge needed to provide a foundation for future education in accordance with each student's ability; to establish good working relationships with parents and other staff members. Reports to: Principal Performance Responsibilities: (includes but not limited to): Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student's IEP.Assesses 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 team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies.Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP.Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation, and mutual respect consistent with district policies and procedures.Provides consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptations, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities.Serves as primary contact for the parent regarding student's IEP.Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphereKeep appropriate records and prepares progress reports and enters grade in district software programsPlans and coordinates the work of Instructional Assistants (if applicable)Creates an environment for learning through student displays and exhibits of workSupervises classroom and students and volunteersMeet standards set forth by State Department of Education Certified Teacher Evaluation ModelPerform other related duties as assigned by supervisor Physical Requirements: Requires light work that involves walking, bending, or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis or routine keyboard operations. Compensation: Letter of Agreement; 2026-2027 Lexington Four Certified Teacher Salary Schedule Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board Policy and the State Department of Education Certified Teacher Evaluation Process