POSITION PURPOSE: Provides instruction for eligible students with disabilities through collaboration with general education teachers and parents/guardians that enables them to learn and achieve to the maximum of their abilities in an appropriate special education program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
- Completes designated follow-up procedures for students referred for special education service.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the eligibility process and assists with initiation of the process to completion of the eligibility/IEP.
- Develops, implements, monitors, and regularly reviews the Individual Education Program (IEP) and Individual Learning Plan (ILP) of each student on their caseload.
- Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of their child’s educational program.
- Compiles, maintains, and submits accurate paperwork within designated timelines.
- Collaborates with the general education teacher and/or Related Services Staff to provide special education services that maximize student achievement according to the guidelines of the program through established service delivery models.
- Maintains lesson plans according to policies and/or directives.
- Demonstrates knowledge of research-based practices by delivering specialized instruction to students according to their IEPs and Individual Learning Plans.
- Utilizes formative and summative assessments and collects data on student achievement and progress toward mastery of IEP goals and objectives and reports progress to parents/guardians on a regular basis.
- Assures all due process procedural safeguards are afforded to students and their parents/guardians.
- Facilitates effective use of instructive and assistive technology.
- Adheres to district special education policies and procedures and federal regulations/state rules.
- Serves as a resource to general education teachers who teach students with disabilities.
- Serves as a resource to general education teachers who teach students with disabilities.
- Seeks to improve knowledge and skills through professional learning and training activities associated with job related tasks and student needs.
- Meets the unique needs of students with severe disabilities; i.e. lifting, positioning, feeding, toileting as appropriate.
- Meets expectations according to the general education teacher job description.
- Maintains prompt and professional communication with parents.
- Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal
QUALIFICATIONS: - Four year degree in major area of study
- Valid South Carolina Teaching Licensure in area employment
- Teaching certificate and experience preferred.
- Must be able to pass criminal background check.
EXPERIENCE: - Must be cooperative, service-oriented, and able to work effectively with frequent interruptions.
- Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.
- Must have the ability to exercise good judgment, organize tasks, follow written and verbal directions, and communicate effectively.
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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.
Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:- Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
- Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
- 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. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
- Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls.
WORK PLACE EXPECTATIONS: - 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
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
THE ORANGEBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
