Elementary Special Education Teacher

About the Employer

Special Education Teacher (LD) - Pocalla Springs Elementary

Job Title and Context

Job Title: Special Education Teacher (LD) - Pocalla Springs Elementary, Sumter School District

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Above

Must have a valid South Carolina teacher's certificate in special education (preferably multicategorical certification but learning disabilities will be accepted).
Minimum of 3 years teaching in special education.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Knowledge Requirements

Must have knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the school district pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the job.
Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines.
Knowledge of the records, forms, and reports which must be prepared and maintained.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive.
Speak and hear.
Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls.

Location and Reporting Structure

Location: Wilder Elementary School
Reports to: Building Principal

Benefits

Salary Classification: Paid on the Certified Personnel Salary Schedule

Responsibilities

Position Purpose

This position is responsible for providing case management support for special education teacher caseloads.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with special education teachers for student assessment, drafting student IEPs, meeting coordination, attendance, facilitation, paperwork completion, and records management (audit files and student management computer system). Work closely with instructional personnel for students with disabilities including speech and language pathologists, occupational and physical therapists, school psychologists, school counselors, and social workers to determine eligibility, placement, and programming for special education services. Compile, maintain, and electronically file all reports, records, and meeting paperwork, and submit required components to district office according to established timelines. Develop, monitor, and report on goals; determine needs, design interventions utilizing research-based best practices. Provide clear documentation in designated platforms that support the progress and growth of students toward their documented goals.

Collaboration and Communication

Participate in IEP meetings and other meetings as LEA. Collaborate with special education teachers to select assessments and materials, establish system for data collection, and collect and organize all completed relevant assessment data. Utilize data collected from school psychologists, special education teachers, and therapists to draft student's initial, annual, and amendment IEPs in collaboration with the student's team lead and within the district's required preparation timelines.

Other Supervisory Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the building principal.
Other supervisory duties as required by the building principal.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal, superintendent, or other district office administrator as designated by the superintendent.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
Sit, stand, and walk for required periods of time.
Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds.
Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean, and professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
Have regular and punctual attendance.
Follow all district policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities.

Term and Evaluation

Term: 205 days
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the board's policy on evaluation.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. Employees will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the principal or appropriate administrator.
Sumter School District reserves the right to update, revise, or change this job description or application deadline at any time for the efficient operation of the district.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sumter School District is an equal opportunity employer.