Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher Performance Responsibilities:

A. Professional Performance:

1. Ability to set professional goals and work to meet those goals.

2. Ability to plan and implement lessons based on school and school board policies and regulations.

3. To work cooperatively with the total staff.

4. To demonstrate professional growth.

5. To relate positively to staff, parents/guardians, and other community representatives.

6. To develop lesson plans and instructional materials which can be adapted to meet the needs of each student.

7. To develop lesson plans and complete mandated forms and paperwork for substitutes in order to comply with State and Federal guidelines.

 8. To perform record keeping and a variety of general clerical functions (e.g. student records, daily progress charts, correcting papers, copying, preparing instructional materials, etc) for the purpose of supporting the educational environment providing necessary records/materials.

9. To be prompt and accurate with required records and reports.

10. To demonstrate command of standard English, both spoken and written.

11. To accept responsibilities outside the classroom as they relate to school.

12. To adhere to FERPA guidelines – especially in the area of confidentiality.

13. To assist students requiring support in addressing personal care needs due to medical condition and/or physical limitations (e.g. toileting, feeding) for the purpose of allowing the student to function in the school environment; To assist these students physically – such as, lifting, balance. 

14. To attend meetings and in-service presentations (e.g. first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, State and Federal guidelines, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions. 

15. To adhere to State and Federal guidelines regarding assessments as mandated by S.C. State Department of Education. 

16. To maintain instructional materials and/or student files/records (e.g. adapting instructional materials, checking papers, attendance, audio visual equipment, set up art/science projects, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable and valid information.

Instructional Performance

1. Interpersonal Relations: a. To practice and promote positive interaction with and among students. b. To demonstrate enthusiasm for learning. c. To demonstrate interest in students. d. To encourage self-direction and self-motivation in students.

2. Subject Matter:

a. To demonstrate knowledge of the subject being taught. b. To demonstrate the ability to adjust presentation of subject content to students’ needs and interests.

3. 4. 5. Planning/Materials: a. To maintain an organized program of instruction based on effective long-range plans. b. To exhibit evidence of effective lesson plans. c. To use a variety of appropriate materials and resources.

Technique/Delivery:

a. To communicate lesson objective and its importance to student. b. To use current educational teaching techniques that involves educational research, technology, and learning activities. c. To use out-of-class assignments, when appropriate, to support instructional objectives. d. To maintain an effective system of monitoring student progress. e. To adapt classroom activities, assignments and/or materials as directed for the purpose of providing an opportunity for all special education students performing at different learning levels and/or with different functional limitations to participate in instructional programs. f. Willingness and ability to learn technology to facilitate student successes.

Classroom Management: a. To maintain discipline appropriate to learning situation. b. To keep students on task. c. To use positive reinforcement and constructive criticism to maintain good student discipline. d. To monitor students in various activities (e.g. classroom, playground, halls, field trips, lunch, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment. 

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions:

Marginal Duties:

Terms of Employment: Evaluation:

A. Require vision (which may be corrected) to read small print. B. Require the mobility to stand, stoop, reach and bend. Perform repetitive bending, stretching, and stooping as required in school environment to facilitate student activities. Require mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects. Have mobility required to ensure the safety of students C. Perform lifting up to 40 lbs, pushing and/or pulling in order to implement Individual Education Plans and to provide appropriate services for assigned students to include safety and healthcare needs. Have necessary strength and endurance to support students. D. Is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, multiple or single classroom environments. E. Require strength and endurance in supporting students in recreational, therapeutic, and leisure activities.

1. To perform other related duties as assigned.

2. To perform related duties as directed by the administration when assigned student(s) does not require services.

190 days each year. 

Salary to be determined by the Board of Trustees.

Performance on this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the board’s policy on evaluation of professional personnel.