Special Education Teacher (Resource)

Pickens; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The School District of Pickens County is seeking a Special Education Resource Teacher to implement student IEPs and adapt learning programs to meet needs-based instruction. The position operates under the 190-days/7.5-hours schedule with SC Certification in Special Education required.

Responsibilities include planning instruction, data-driven assessment, collaboration with staff, and ensuring a safe, respectful classroom.

Qualifications

• SC Certification in Special Education in categories such as Intellectual Disabilities, Multi-categorical, Severe Disabilities or related Special Education
• IEP implementation experience and knowledge of related services are preferred
• Ability to pass extensive background investigation is required

Responsibilities

• Maintain awareness of best practices and current research to enhance instruction
• Plan and develop strategies to increase student achievement addressing individual differences
• Use data to gauge student progress and guide instruction
• Communicate with students, faculty, and community
• Provide a safe, student-centered learning environment
• Participate in professional development and maintain professional standards
• Ensure alignment of instruction with IEP goals and objectives
• Maintain organized lesson plans and student records
• Assist with discipline procedures and classroom management
• Support students with daily activities and transitions as needed

Skills

Ability to work with others

Good physical health

CPR certification

CPI requirements

Lift and move students

Assist with buses

Education

SC Certification in Special Education (various areas)

Job description

Classification Title: Special EducationResource Teacher 26-27

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.