Temporary Child Teacher; Special Education

Special Education Resource Teacher (LD and/or Multi-Cat Certified)

Supervisor:
Executive Director / Director of Special Services

FLSA:
Exempt

Terms of Employment:
Temporary

Qualifications:

South Carolina Teacher Certification in appropriate area

Degree(s) required and area of major study from an accredited college/university

Prior job experience preferred

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Performance Responsibilities:

Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated

Creates a classroom environment that is conductive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the student

Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures, maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner

Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students

Develops lesson plans and organizes daily classes so that demonstration, instruction, and practice can be developed within the allotted time

Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals

Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects

Uses a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media to meet the needs and capabilities of the students involved in the learning activities

Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required

Diagnoses the learning abilities and disabilities of students on a regular basis. Seeks assistance of district specialists as needed

Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrations' regulations

Instructs pupils in use, care, and safe operation of equipment. Makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to equipment as required

Serves as a role model for students

Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities

Communicates with parents and school counselors on pupil progress

Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day

Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs

Works cooperatively with classroom teachers when appropriate

Confers frequently with parents and professional staff members regarding the educational, social, and personal problems of such students

Assists other professional staff members in resolving the unique psychological or disciplinary problems of each student

Assists in screening, evaluating, and recommending placement of students

Counsels individuals and groups of students with educational, occupational, and personal problems

Assists students in making realistic assessment of his abilities and in establishing educational and occupational goals in keeping with these abilities

Generates an Individual Education Plan at the end of each school year for the coming school year

Attends IEP meetings as deemed necessary and prepares behavioral intervention plans for specified students

Supervisor may assign other related duties as needed

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Must exhibit manual dexterity to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 40 pounds.

Teacher Salary Scale:
Temporary

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or supervisor. GCSD reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time without prior notice.

The deadline is for the convenience of the District. The District reserves the right at any time to extend the deadline date without notice and without final consideration of any pen