Special Education Teacher (Elementary Campus)

Position Title: Special Education Teacher (elementary campus) Reports to: Administration Work Hours: 7:10-3:10 Salary Category: Teacher Position Category: Teacher Salary Range: See teacher salary schedule for CCSD Work Schedule: 190 Days FLSA: Exempt Job Description JOB PURPOSE/REASON: To help students learn subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible individuals. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree SPECIFIC SKILLS: Basic computer skills Wilson/Orton-Gillingham Training Preferred LICENSING/CERTIFICATION: Must meet standards for SC State Board of Education teacher certification OTHER SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS: Certification in one of the following area(s) is required: Special Education

• Learning Disabilities Special Education
• Multi-Categorical Special Education
• Generic POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: (Primary Functions) 1. Plan and appropriately document an educational program that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of assigned students; 2. Create an instructional environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students; 3. Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and - in harmony with the goals - establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, etc. to communicate those objectives to students; 4. Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives; 5. Assess student performance regularly and provide progress reports as required; 6. Use data-based decision-making to adjust instructional strategies, methods, and materials to improve student performance; 7. Collaborate with colleagues, students, and/or parents to facilitate and improve student engagement 8. Assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner; 9. Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher assistant(s) and/or volunteer(s) and, cooperatively, withthe department head or principal, evaluate their job performance; 10. Strive to maintain and improve professional competence; and 11. Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required. SECONDARY POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Performs all other duties as assigned by the supervisor. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and to handle other computer components; 2. Ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods of time; 3. Must have patience, compassion, and a keen desire to work with children; 4. Work is performed in a normal, heated, or air-conditioned School environment; 5. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and able to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.