Special Education Teacher (Resource)

Pickens; Easley (SC); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Pickens County School District seeks a Special Education Resource Teacher to implement student IEPs and deliver needs-based learning in the classroom. The teacher will work under the supervision of the Director of Special Services and the school principal, reporting on instructional duties and student progress.

The role requires SC Certification in Special Education (LD or multi-categorical) and a Bachelor’s degree in Education.

Formación

• SC Certification in Special Education LD or Multi-categorical required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field.
• Strong knowledge of IEP processes and data-driven instruction.
• Ability to work with diverse learners and families.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain knowledge of best practices and current instructional research.
• Plan strategies to raise student achievement addressing individual differences.
• Prepare for school-year organization and classroom environment.
• Implement IEP goals accurately and monitor progress with data.
• Communicate with students, colleagues, and families.
• Provide a safe, student-centered learning environment.
• Support after-school or extracurricular activities as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records.

Conocimientos

IEP knowledge

Data-driven instruction

Collaborative teamwork

Classroom management

Communication skills

Educación

SC Certification in Special Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Herramientas

CPR Certification

CPI training

Descripción del empleo

Classification Title: Special EducationResource Teacher 25-26

SDPC Teacher Salary Schedule

190 Days/7.5 Hours per day

Position requires SC Certification in SpecialEducation LD or Multi-categorical

Purpose Statement:

The job of the Special Education Teacher is to work with the purpose of the implementation of student IEPs and the programs to ensure needs-based learning in his/her classroom.

Responsibility and Authority

The Special EducationTeacher will report to the assigned school's Principal. They will have the responsibility to accomplish assigned duties within district policies, state laws and regulations, and federal laws and regulations as related to the school's purpose, classroom function, and contact with students and parents. Teachers will be expected to provide after-school time as required for assisting students, consulting with parents and any other essential out-of-school work.

Supervisor(s):

Director of Special Services and School Principal

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

1. Maintain an awareness of best practices and current research on instruction, instructional technology, and related research that enhances and improves instruction
2. Plan and develop effective strategies to increase student achievement by addressing individual learning differences
3. Carry out any other duties related to the instructional program as deemed necessary by the Superintendent or his/her designee
4. Have knowledge regarding curriculum, subject content and developmental needs of students in order to offer appropriate learning experiences
5. Use data to gauge student progress, and guide student instruction
6. Communicate with students, faculty, and community
7. Provide a safe, student-centered environment that is educationally stimulating and respectful
8. Advocate a professional manner and participate in professional development opportunities that promote proficiency in your field
9. Provide students with activities that deliver calculable results on recognized standards
10. Ability to work with others
11. Ability to accept individual differences among children
12. Good physical and mental health
13. CPR certification
14. Ability to pass the Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) requirements
15. Ability to handle unforeseen situation in accordance with policy
16. Physically able to lift and move students when necessary
17. Ability to assist students boarding and departing from school buses

Minimum Education and Training

Must have SC Certification inany of the following areas:Special EducationIntellectual Disabilities Special Education, Multi-categorical Special Education, Severe Disabilities Educable Mentally Disabled, Trainable Mentally Disabled, or Generic Special Education

Responsibilities

1. Planning at the beginning of the school year for the organization and sequence of instructional content and prepares for establishing the classroom learning environment
2. Assisting children with clothing, feeding, toileting, and/or general hygiene as necessary
3. Supervising/monitoring students during lunch, assemblies, related arts, field trips, mainstream classes, recess, etc. as deemed appropriate by the teacher
4. Insuring correct implementation of the students' IEP goals and objectives
5. Prepares instructional objectives for lessons taking into consideration the individual students IEP goals and objectives
6. Clarifies the goals of instruction for students
7. Presents new content in a stimulating manner at the appropriate rate and level of difficulty
8. Manages classroom time in a way to ensure success in goals
9. Maintaining confidentiality of students; especially regarding student IEP and record information
10. Assisting with discipline procedures for student behavior
11. Maintaining individual records for each student
12. Guiding students in developing positive relationships with peers and adults
13. Organizes instruction to provide a structured environment for learning
14. Keeps lesson plans updated in the case of the need for a substitute
15. Performing other duties as assigned by the Building Principal and the Director of Special Services

Other Responsibilities

This position may require physical demands such as lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, stooping, or kneeling. When necessary, the teacher may be required to assist in medical responsibilities such as catheterization, trachea care, tube feedings, etc.

All candidates must be able to pass an extensive background investigation before being hired.

The School District of Pickens County does not discriminate for reasons of age, race, sex, handicap, national origin, or religion in its communications with students, employees, the community, applicants for employment, events, or for access to its services.