Special Education Teacher (DDK) - Pocalla Springs Elementary at 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.

• Must have knowledge of the policies, procedures and activities of the school district which pertain 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

• Has thorough and comprehensive knowledge of current research in programs for students with disabilities procedures, legal issues, instruction and assessment

• 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: 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

• This includes collaborating with Special Education Teacher for student assessment, drafting student IEPs, meeting coordination, attendance, facilitation, paperwork completion and processing, and records management (audit files and student management computer system)

• The Special Education Case Manager will work closely with the 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

• Participate in IEP meetings and other meetings as LEA

• Collaborate with the Special Education Teacher(s) to select assessments and materials, establish system for data collection, and collection 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’ required preparation timelines

• 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

• 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: 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.

Sumter School District is an equal opportunity employer.