Certified Teacher

State of South Carolina•Lexington County, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School is looking to hire a Certified Teacher immediately. 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, and follows state mandated due process procedures.

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.
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.
Valid Teachers Certification

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.