Certified Teacher - 5369333-0

The Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School is looking to hire a Certified Teacher immediately.

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Lead Teacher, the Licensed Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives, follows state mandated due process procedures.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP.
• Accesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
• Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals.
• Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.
• Schedules team meetings and works cooperatively with study team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies.
• Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student’s IEP.
• Conducts special education evaluations and reevaluations.

Other job functions:

• Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation and mutual respect consistent with agency policies and procedures.
• Collaborates and consults with educational professionals and community service providers (i.e., social services, public health, medical providers, etc.) regarding the needs of students.
• Provides consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptations, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities.

Requirements:

• Minimum B.A/B.S degree in teaching from an accredited institution in the appropriate special education area.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of special education and specialty area.
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of school district and state.
• Thorough knowledge of school rules, regulations and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior.
• Ability to deliver and articulate oral presentations and written reports.
• Ability to effectively analyze needs and problems objectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, students, parents, staff, administration and the general public.
• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.

Physical Requirements:

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift, move and/or support up to 50 pounds. Position can require some degree of physical interaction with students who have difficulty controlling physical behavior.

License Requirements (issued by the State Board of Education):

Valid Teachers Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with youth in schools, coaching, or other relevant experience.
• Emotionally mature with good communication and problem solving skills.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position, may be considered.
• Ability to walk, stand, and move for extended periods.

Intrigued? Apply now! Visit: www.careers.sc.gov