Special Education Teacher

Goodwill Industries of Lower South Carolina (Palmetto Goodwill); North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmetto Goodwill in North Charleston, SC is seeking a SPED Coordinator to supervise and plan learning experiences for students with disabilities, aligned to IEPs and 504 Plans.

You will lead a team, design curricula, monitor progress, hold case conference meetings, maintain records, and collaborate with school leadership to support graduation outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising SPED teams and implementing IEP/504-based instruction.
• Ability to design curricula and assessments aligned to SC Academic Standards.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates Palmetto Goodwill's ACE Culture, I-CARE Values, Mission and Vision in all actions.
• Manage and evaluate the SPED team in planning and implementing appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities.
• Design and implement curricula and assessments that meet academic standards and measure progress toward mastery of SC Academic Standards.
• Hold case conference committee meetings to develop measurable goals and benchmarks for students.
• Maintain accurate student records (IEPs and 504s) and prepare required documentation by law.
• Monitor IEP implementation and provide progress reports to staff, students, and families.
• Develop compliant and comprehensive transition plans.
• Collaborate with school leadership to set school-wide goals around graduation outcomes and enrollment needs.

Job description

Under the direction of the Director, the Special Education (SPED) Coordinator supervises, plans, and provides
appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in accordance with a student's Individual
Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan. The SPED Coordinator manages a team of individuals that creates a flexible
program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities, such that
the students benefit from the general education curriculum to the greatest extent possible when assisted with
supplemental aids, accommodations, and other needed supports.
The work of the SPED Coordinator supports the vision of Palmetto Goodwill: every member of our community
has the opportunity to thrive.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Demonstrates Palmetto Goodwill's Amazing Customer Experience (ACE) Culture, I-CARE Values, Mission,
and Vision in all actions.

• Manage and evaluate the SPED team in the planning and implementation of appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities.
• Design and implement curricula and assessments that meet academic standards and measure progress towards student mastery of the South Carolina Academic Standards.
• Hold case conference committee meetings to assist in developing measurable goals and benchmarks to meet students' needs.
• Maintain accurate and compliant student records (IEPs and 504s) and prepare documentation as required by law.
• Regularly monitor the implementation of the student's IEP and provides progress reports to the staff, student, and/or family.
• Develop compliant and comprehensive transition plans.
• Maintain visibility in school building through classroom push-ins and communicate relevant information and data to staff.
• Identify and track relevant student/school data/staff performance to set improvement and/or achievement goals and to drive future evaluation and feedback.
• Teach one to two remediation courses in reading or math.
• Work directly with the school director to develop and implement school-wide goals around graduation outcomes, enrollment needs, student achievement, retention, etc.
• Collaborate with the Leadership Team to provide wrap-around support to students, as necessary.
• Assist staff with professional development, training, and goal setting.
• Set and maintain a high-performance culture for staff and students.
• Assist with new student orientation.
• Collaborate with the recruitment and enrollment team around student outreach and communication.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

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