Special Education Teacher (Any Special Education Certification)

Horry County Schools; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Harrisburg is seeking a Special Education Teacher responsible for planning and implementing instructional programs tailored to student needs. The candidate will foster student development in both curricular and extracurricular activities. Essential duties include developing lesson plans, providing feedback on student progress, and maintaining classroom discipline. Certification in Special Education and a Bachelor's Degree are required. Strong communication and teaching skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Certification required by the state of South Carolina in any area of Special Education.
• High levels of energy and enthusiasm necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver instructional activities for students.
• Develop lesson plans and facilitate active learning experiences.
• Monitor and evaluate student performance.

Skills

Teaching skills

Classroom management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Certification in Special Education

Job description

Special Education Teacher (Any Special Education Certification) JobID: 17176

Teacher – Special Education (Any Special Education Certification)

Supervisor: Principal/Special Education Administrator

Terms of Employment: 190 Days

Job Summary: Position requires the planning, organization, and implementation of the appropriate instructional program to address the learning needs of the students; to guide and encourage students to develop and fulfill their potential in both curricular and extracurricular activities.

Essential Duties

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
• Develop lesson plans.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Prepare classroom for class activities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Identify and utilize different instructional resources and methods to support the learning needs of students at varying levels of progress.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Provide for the care and protection of school property.
• Use relevant technology to support instruction.
• Observe and evaluate student performance and development.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments as appropriate.
• Provide appropriate feedback on student work.
• Monitor and encourage individual student progress.
• Provide guidance to students which will promote educational development.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development.
• Update records accurately and completely as required by laws and district policies.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Manage student behavior and maintain discipline by establishing classroom rules and procedures and enforcing classroom, school, and district rules and procedures.
• Participate in department, school, and district meetings and professional development activities as appropriate.
• Stay current with most recent developments in appropriate subject area as initiated by the school or district.
• Cooperate with and participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the total school program.
• Foster and maintain effective communication with parents and/or guardians.

Other Duties: Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.

Job Specifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required)

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Certification as required by the state of South Carolina in any area of Special Education.
• Other professional and personal qualifications as deemed necessary for acceptable fulfillment of assigned responsibilities.

Physical Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. High levels of energy and enthusiasm are highly important to being able to perform all duties in a satisfactory manner.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. Duties may be conducted in work‑related community settings and/or occasionally performed on study trips away from the school.

Pay Grade: 28, 29, 31, 32, 35.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or supervisor. Horry County Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time without prior notice.

The deadline is for the convenience of the District. The District reserves the right at any time to extend the deadline date without notice and without final consideration of any pending applications.